Shaping the Future of Arts Education: Fundraising

Jamie Parganos stands as a vanguard in the arts education landscape, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to expanding access and fostering inclusivity through the arts. Her strategic leadership and innovative thinking have spearheaded transformative initiatives and collaborations. Here’s a glance at her key achievements:

Jamie led efforts to secure a critical grant, integrating artists into classrooms to enrich the educational experience for students in underserved areas.

Jamie orchestrated the growth of arts programming from 3 to 24 schools within two years, employing strategic blueprints and RFPs to enhance outreach and impact.

Her endeavors positioned Creative Muse prominently in both national and local media, fostering vital discussions around the importance of arts in education and community life.

Through her dynamic fundraising campaigns, Jamie successfully mobilized over $1 million for the Artist Employment Program and raised $40,000 for “Mindfulness in Tech,” highlighting her effective mobilization of support for the arts.

Jamie’s knack for conceptualizing and executing memorable fundraising events has significantly boosted engagement and resources for arts initiatives.

Jamie secured a $1 million grant from The After-School Corporation (TASC) to implement an extended day program rich in the arts at the UFT Charter School. This significant achievement not only enriched the educational landscape with arts programming but also demonstrated Jamie’s strategic acumen in fostering partnerships that enhance arts education.