Building a career as an artist is no easy task. After decades of learning and honing his craft, Charles Fazzino became one of the most renowned pop artists today. However, his education in the arts from childhood throughout college was a critical factor in his path to success.
Art programs in school districts nationwide succumb to budget cuts that reduce the availability of art supplies and programming for students. Being a professional artist often gets downplayed as a practical career path, which is why art programs in public schools get budget cuts so frequently. While it’s true that few could achieve a successful art career like Fazzino, art education creates more value than initiating a career path for the youth. It has been proven that art education helps children develop motor skills, language skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking, and inventiveness; skills transferable to multiple work fields.
Aware of schools’ challenges in keeping the arts active and relevant, Charles Fazzino created the Fazzino Arts Education Initiative to share his professional experiences with the youth in those schools. Through his initiative, Fazzino engages with students and educators nationwide and internationally to host interactive art workshops, Q&As, and other activities that allow students of all backgrounds to learn more about the professional art world.
Since 2012, the Fazzino Arts Education Initiative has continued its mission to work with schools and educational organizations around the globe to provide memorable artistic experiences to young students. Any art educators looking for new ways their students can engage in the art world are encouraged to contact Fazzino’s team by emailing info@fazzinocollectors.com. Let’s work together to keep the arts alive for our youth!
Charles Fazzino recently completed his third European Tour of the year, making appearances at Mensing Galleries in Hannover, Berlin, and Dusseldorf, Germany. While he was there, he was invited to participate in an interactive workshop by Project FUTURE CHALLENGE, an …
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Hello, Pop Art enthusiasts! We are Brandon Crane, Reed Kochanek, and Cassie Moniodes, and we are “Team Fazzino” from Iona College! This Fall semester Iona has implemented a new course for undergraduate seniors, that fully immerses them into the inner …
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This is the second in an ongoing series of profiles we’re presenting on Art Educators around the world. It’s all part of Charles Fazzino’s push to support the arts in our schools. “The teachers are on the front lines,” says …
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Charles Fazzino is a long-time proponent of arts education. He’s participated in many interactive workshops with kids and tried to keep the subject in the minds of his fans and collectors. We are proud to introduce a new series as …
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It’s been a little while since i’ve blogged about arts education. With the elections nearing closer, there’s no better time than now to once again get up on my soap box and urge folks to support candidates who support the …
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Free Online Art Competition for New York City Art Students In case you haven’t realized it yet, we love supporting the arts in schools and encouraging kids to pursue an interest in art. We’re thrilled to announce with THE RIDE …
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Last night we welcomed the 5th and 6th graders from the Greenville and Seely Place Elementary Schools in Edgemont to a private reception in honor of their participation in my Arts in Education Initiative. After a tour of the studio, the children …
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We’ve had some nice media coverage of our recent Charles Fazzino 3d pop art master class workshop in the Edgemont School District. Take a look and a listen:
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