Search Results

Top of Page Dedication Principal's Message Staff High School Middle School From Your Teachers Class of 2022 The ARTS - PHOTO GALLERY THE ARTS - VIDEO GALLERY THE ARTS - MUSIC PLAYLIST PROJECT THE ARTS - VISUAL ART HIGHLIGHTS THE ARTS - PERCEPTIONS Sports Humans of ARTS THE BEST THING ABOUT MEMORIES IS MAKING THEM 2021-2022 VIRTUAL YEARBOOK DEDICATION Dedication MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. MOMA JONES!! YOU HAVE HELPED US IN WAYS WE CAN NEVER REPAY. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT ON OUR DARKEST DAYS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU HAVE BROUGHT OUR WAY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL WE WILL BE SEEING YOU AGAIN ON BROADWAY. Principal's Message Principal's Message Dear Class of 2022: What a year it has been, but you’ve made it! Throughout the hardships that these past couple of years have presented, it has also offered an abundance of memories that will be embedded in your hearts and minds. Memories are a collection of images, emotions, and experiences that shape and guide our very being. Class of 2022 CLASS of 2022 You may have memories of the day you came to audition. You nervously entered the studio of what later became the space where you studied and rehearsed countless hours to develop your craft. Imagine your first days at the Arts Academy, the grand time on the main stage, the intimacy of a black box performance, the roaring applause from your parents and friends in the audience, the birthday songs in the cafeteria, or celebrations of school pride during our pep rallies. These are the great memories that we hold on to. There are also memories that have evoked emotions of sadness, fear, or uncertainty. We cannot necessarily erase incidents that have caused pain in our lives; however, we can learn to cope and to “make the most of it.” I know it’s easier said than done. Take time to pause and reflect on the good times. This will often overshadow the dark times. Those challenging encounters are quickly diminished by memories of laughter with friends, dancing to your favorite songs at the prom, receiving the acceptance letter to your college of choice, the day we were able to take off our masks, or the fondest memory of all…. the delicious smells of lunch. The best thing about memories is making them. As you advance in your choices in life, know that you are building a collection of everything up to that exact moment. This will lead to making impactful memories. Memories that may last a lifetime. Therefore, continue to dream big and envision the memories that have yet to happen - your future goals! Congratulations Class of 2022! The Arts Academy will forever remember the class that brought us back to a sense of normalcy, and for that, we will hold you fondly in our memories! Artistically yours, Ms. J. Covington, Principal High School juniors Kayla Adams Williams_Jayson juniors 1/88 Class Of 2023 sophomores (1) Isabel Zeigler Natalie Anderson sophomores (1) 1/97 Class Of 2024 freshmen Naomi Wilton Aakil Mohamed freshmen 1/107 Class Of 2025 HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Enter Here - Middle School Gallery 8th grade Lanasia Atkinson Jonarie Auls 8th grade 1/48 8th Grade class 7th grade Somarya Yelder Jovanna Baskin 7th grade 1/52 7th Grade class 6th grade Nataya Banks Aaliyah Wilson 6th grade 1/41 6th Grade class 5th grade Elijah Baldwin Aseel al-Karmashi 5th grade 1/36 5th Grade class Middle School STAFF Staff Notes From Your Teachers & Staff From Your Teachers THE ARTS PHOTO GALLERY ENTER HERE FOR PHOTOS PRODUCTIONS GALLERY SHOWS EVENTS VIDEO GALLERY (Check back - more videos will be posted on 6/28) MUSIC PLAYLIST PROJECT VISUAL ART HIGHLIGHTS MEDIA COMMUNICATION - PERCEPTIONS The ARTS - PHOTO GALLERY THE ARTS - VIDEO GALLERY THE ARTS - MUSIC PLAYLIST PROJECT THE ARTS - VISUAL ART HIGHLIGHTS THE ARTS - PERCEPTIONS SPORTS ENTER HERE FOR ALL SPORTS & CHEER ​ Sports HUMANS OF ARTS ENTER HERE FOR ​ PORTRAITS & SCHOOL SPIRIT ​ Humans of ARTS

ARTS ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE The dual mission of the Arts Academy is to provide each student with professional preparation in a pre-conservatory arts education program and college preparatory academic education. You can find information about our academic program on our Middle School and High School pages. Stay up-to-date on the news from our school and what our students are producing by visiting the newly created Arts on the Wire student forum. ​ The Arts Academy offers Dance (Ballet and Modern Dance Programs), Drama, Instrumental Music, Visual Arts, Media Communication, Technical Theatre, and Vocal Music. Students may audition for as many programs as they feel qualified for. You can find information about auditioning on the Admissions Process page. Enjoy a virtual tour of the Arts Academy Program Offerings VISIT OUR ARTS DEPARTMENTS

Top of Page Grade 5-8 Auditio ns have ended for 2024-2025 enrollment. For more infor mation regarding grade 5-8 auditions, please contact the school at #716-816-4220 Gr. 5-8 Application - Link Grade 9-12 Auditions have ended for 2024-20 2 5 en rollment. For more info rmation regarding grade 9-12 audit ions, p lease contact the sc hool at # 7 16-816-4220 Gr. 9-12 A pp lication - L ink APPLIQUER AU BAVPA Choisissez le département auquel vous postulerez (voir ci-dessous) Remplissez le formulaire de placement de district du BPS (bientôt disponible) Rubrique Scoring: Audition 70%, Bilan 25%, Formulaire de recommandation 5% APPLIQUER AU BAVPA Choisissez le département auquel vous postulerez (voir ci-dessous) Remplissez le formulaire de placement de district du BPS (bientôt disponible) Rubrique Scoring: Audition 70%, Bilan 25%, Formulaire de recommandation 5% Le processus d'audition pour l'entrée dans l'année scolaire 2021-2022 sera ajusté en raison de problèmes de sécurité liés au COVID-19. Nous nous engageons à fournir un processus équitable et sûr. Le processus ajusté permettra aux étudiants de soumettre leur audition en ligne. Les candidats ne viendront pas à la Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts pour leur audition. L'audition sera une version modifiée de notre processus régulier. Remplissez le formulaire ci-dessus pour être averti lorsque les exigences d'audition et le portail d'application sont ouverts. Contactez le coordinateur des auditions, M. Don Jones pour plus d'informations. DJones@buffaloschools.org, téléphone 716-816-4220 ext. 1128 APPLIQUER AU BAVPA Choisissez le département auquel vous postulerez (voir ci-dessous) Remplissez le formulaire de placement de district du BPS (bientôt disponible) Rubrique Scoring: Audition 70%, Bilan 25%, Formulaire de recommandation 5% Cliquez sur les liens du département ci-dessous pour en savoir plus sur la façon de postuler. Click On the Department Links below to learn more about the Arts' Departments

Top of Page PROM SENIORS IN ACTON GRADUATION PHOTOS BABY PICS GRADUATION VIDEO CLASS DAY SENIOR SUPERLATVES C LASS OF 2022 CELEBRATION Xyairea Adams TECHNICAL THEATER Sierra Albino VISUAL ART Senior Quote: "THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN WE MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN WHAT IS EASY AND WHAT IS RIGHT" - A. DUMBLEDORE Anabel Anthony MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “THEY ASKED ME WHO IS YOUR IDOL, I TOLD THEM ANABEL ANTHONY SHE IS THE GOAT.” Arzjon Betton THEATRE Senior Quote: "WE FALL. WE BREAK. WE FAIL. BUT THEN WE RISE. WE HEAL. WE OVERCOME." Lily Beyer VISUAL ART Senior Quote: “DROP YOUR SOCKS AND GRAB YOUR CROCS ITS ABOUT TO GET WET ON THIS RIDE” -TONY STARK Jackson Brown-Farrow MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: "I KNEW I HAD IMMENSE ATTACHMENT ISSUES WHEN I COULDN'T REFRAIN FROM THINKING ABOUT THE CUTE HOMELESS GUY THAT THREW ME A COMPLIMENT AFTER I CHASED HIM FOR 20 MILES, GAVE HIM FOOD, AND PET HIS DOG." Kevin Burris MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “I AIN’T SCARED OF LOSING, I’M MORE AFRAID OF HAVING THE WRONG PEOPLE AROUND ME WHILE I’M WINNING.” Jakai Calhoun MUSIC - VOCAL Claire Calteaux DANCE Senior Quote: “STUDY HARD BUT PARTY HARDER”- SNOOKI Abianys Milet Cirino Calderon DANCE Senior Quote: “ I JUST FINALLY KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO. AND I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT IT’S RIGHT.” - TONY STARK, IRON MAN Danasia Clark VISUAL ART Greg Coley MEDIA COMMUNICATION Aaliyah Daniels MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “DESTINED FOR GREATNESS” Lizmarie Diaz MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "MUSIC GIVES A SOUL TO THE UNIVERSE, WINGS TO THE MIND, FLIGHT TO THE IMAGINATION, AND LIFE TO EVERYTHING" Zackina Dickson MUSIC - VOCAL Rachel Dillard VISUAL ART Senior Quote: I SWEAR I DIDN'T GO TO JAIL Iyana Dixon MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “I CAN’T CRY ABOUT HAVING A LOT ON MY PLATE IF MY GOAL WAS TO EAT” Jarnae Edgerton MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “I USUALLY WEAR A CROWN, BUT TODAY THIS CAP WILL DO” Helga Mae Enoc VISUAL ART Na'Ima Flores DANCE Senior Quote: "DREAMS CAN’T COME TRUE UNTIL YOU WAKE UP…" Alyssa Giambelluca MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "HERE'S TO A NEW BEGINNING" Madison Gibbs MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: "8 YEARS LATER..." ~ SPONGEBOB NARRATOR Autumn Giordano THEATRE Senior Quote: “LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS, IT’S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN- VIVIAN GREENE” Fletcher Gonzalez MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS." Taniya Grant DANCE Autumn Green MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: "THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN LIKE A COMIC BOOK WORLD TO ME.” - STAN LEE Ibn-Abdul Halim MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS MAKING MEMORIES. I WAS JUST HAVING FUN.” Liana Harris DANCE Senior Quote: “I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I’M FEELING CLASS OF ‘22.” Sky Heitman TECHNICAL THEATER Dreana Henry THEATRE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Senior Quote: "I DIDN'T PEAK IN HIGH SCHOOL, I'M STILL OUT HERE GETTIN' CUTER" -JACK HARLOW Hailey Herring MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “MAY THE ODDS FOREVER BE IN YOUR FAVOR” -HUNGER GAMES Makell Hunley MEDIA COMMUNICATION Senior Quote: “SIR, I WAS FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE” -MIKE TYSON Dexter James VISUAL ART Mikayla James MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "WILL HAPPEN. HAPPENING. HAPPENED." D'Myah Jefferson TECHNICAL THEATER Senior Quote: “A COMFORT ZONE IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE BUT YOU WILL NEVER GROW THERE.” Elijah Jones-Pouncey TECHNICAL THEATER Avery Alexander Jones MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: "THE WORLD WILL SOON KNOW MY NAME, AS ONE OF THE GREATEST ENTERTAINERS OF ALL TIME." Nailah Kent MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: “WE DON’T REMEMBER THE DAYS, WE REMEMBER THE MOMENTS.” Yaileen Kren Colon MUSIC - STRING ENSEMBLE Senior Quote: "AND NOW, LET THE WILD RUMPUS START!" Catherine Krug-O'Connor THEATRE Senior Quote: "HAPPIER THAN EVER TO FINALLY SAY GOODBYE." Maya Lamacchia-Beeny MUSIC - BAND Senior Quote: “SERENITY NOW” -FRANK COSTANZA Lydianis Lopez VISUAL ART Senior Quote: "REMEMBER THAT NO MATTER HOW COOL YOU THINK YOU MAY BE, YOU’RE NOT COOL ENOUGH TO LOOK DOWN ON ANYONE…EVER." Zion Lucas THEATRE Senior Quote: “ARE YOU IN TOUCH WITH ALL OF YOUR DARKEST FANTASIES? HAVE YOU CREATED A LIFE FOR YOURSELF WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THEM? I HAVE.” -LANA DEL REY David Maldonado TECHNICAL THEATER Terin Massey MUSIC - BAND PRESIDENT Senior Quote: “STOP SWIMMING OCEANS FOR PEOPLE THAT WOULDN’T EVEN WALK A MILE FOR YOU.” Jamier McBurrows MUSIC - VOCAL Raijon McQuiller MEDIA COMMUNICATION Savanna Mingo TECHNICAL THEATER Daesha Montgomery MUSIC - VOCAL Senior Quote: “HEY ALEXA, PLAY ‘GOING BAD’ BY MEEK MILL” (1:47-1:51) Davin Moore THEATRE VICE PRESIDENT Senior Quote: “TEE GRIZZLEY - G7 (1:10~1:22) {LISTEN}” “[PEOPLE SAY I SWITCHED UP. BUT NAH I GREW UP AND REALIZED THAT EVERYBODY AIN’T FOR ME]” Show More COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM CLASS of 2022 Commencement GRADUATION VIDEO ENTER HERE CLASS of 2022 COMMENCEMENT PHOTO GALLERY GRADUATION PHOTOS PROM CLASS DAY PROM 2022 ENTER HERE for PROM 2022 Google Photo Gallery CLASS DAY 2022 SENIOR SUPERLATIVES SENIOR SUPERLATVES BABY PICS BABY PICS To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. SENIORS IN ACTON Seniors in Action photos submitted by you

Faces OF ARTS

Arts Academy in the News click on the picture links for the news stories. Arts Students in the NEWS 4/30/2020, Arts on Quarantine - WKBW Feature Story Our middle-school students compete in the What's So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest! WKBW News Story US Postal Service unveils the Gregory Hines stamp at the Arts Academy Black History Program. Alumna Passes 1st Round for Amer Idol Ms. Saxon is a featured music educator in The Metropolitan Opera's Music Education Program. Arts Academy students perform Side-by-Side the BPO at Kleinhans Music Hall

COMMUNICATION ARTS DEPARTMENT (Grade 9-12) Apply Here! ENTERING GRADES 9-12 Learn more about the Media Comm Program Hear from Media Comm Students

COVID TESTING INFORMATION Click here to learn more: What to do about COVID TESTING at home? Please use this form to report your at-home performed COVID-19 positive test to the ECDOH. CLICK HERE or scan this QR Code COVID ISOLATION & QUARANTINE PROTOCOL Updated Quarantine & Isolation Protocol, 1/11/22 ​ ​ COVID Positive Case Notices March 23, 2022 November 17, 2021 November 9, 2021 November 3, 2021 October 27, 2021 October 22, 2021 October 12, 2021

FAQ Q: When are auditions usually held? A: Auditions usually take place during the months of October and November. Please see your school counselor or visit our website for more information. Check our Admissions page. Q: Has anyone famous ever graduated from BAVPA? A: We are proud to claim many very successful alumnae, including Jessie L. Martin (Law & Order, RENT), Ani DiFranco (recording artist, founder of Righteous Babe Record label and "Babeville"), Claudine Ewing (WGRZ-TV), Pete Gallivan (WGRZ-TV), Stefan Mychajliw (former TV reporter for WGRZ/WKBW, former Public Relations Officer for BPS), Ramona Thomas-Reynolds (Principal of MLK Multicultural Institute), Jody Covington (Principal at Arts Academy), Carmen Intorre (percussionist/drummer, graduate of Juilliard School of Music), George Davis (current music teacher at Arts Academy), Nicole Jones (current dance teacher at Arts Academy), and many more. Q: Do you offer accelerated courses? A: Yes. Students invited for participation in our accelerated program take advanced studies beginning in grade 7. During 8th grade, accelerated students take honors level courses including Integrated Algebra and Living Environment. Visit our Guidance Page for more information . Learn More About Our Arts & Academics ​ School Type: Criteria-based Grades: 5-12 Board District: Central Principal: Jody Covington Uniforms: None School Population: 724 2012 Scholarships: $1,669,588(Dollar Amount) NYS School Report Card: 2018-2019

The Kindness Project @ ARTS is a movement of people, driven by students and teachers, that are committed to building a happier community by making positive changes in how we act as individuals. We want to see a fundamentally different way that our school community interacts. We want to support a community that cares less about what they can get for themselves and more about the happiness of others. ​ Our aim is to help everyone create a better world by spreading awareness and increasing engagement in kind actions. We will conduct Random Acts of Kindness in classrooms and throughout the building. Contact Ms. Kim Jones for more information or to get involved. KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people! KINDNESS IS TEACHABLE “It’s kind of like weight training, we found that people can actually build up their compassion ‘muscle’ and respond to others’ suffering with care and a desire to help.” Dr. Ritchie Davidson , University of Wisconsin Please reload Our wonderful friends at the Action for Happiness organization provided this Kindness Calendar for the month of November 2021.

BAVPA Side by Side Concert DSC_0645 DSC_0645 DSC_0646 DSC_0644 DSC_0643 DSC_0642 DSC_0639 DSC_0641 DSC_0640 DSC_0709 BPO & BAVPA PARTNERSHIP ​ The Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts joins the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for an in-depth, side-by-side experience for the music department students, while also providing a showcase for all the disciplines at BAVPA, including visual arts, media arts, drama and dance. Music students at BAVPA receive coaching sessions from BPO musicians leading up to the concert, and students from other departments prepare dramatic scenes, artwork, visuals and choreography that is incorporated into the program. The public is invited free of charge to experience the phenomenal talents of Buffalo’s rising artists. ​ Final Concert is Free & Opern to the Public

Black History Matinee Performance February 17, 2022 Performance Program *Because of copyright claim, a portion of the Dare to Dream performance has muted audio. . THE GALLERY Dare to Dream , a Dance History Project is part of the dance study of ballet in dance history class. The students researched a multitude of African American ballet dancers who have risen to the physical, technical, emotional, and social challenges and demands of the ballet world. These are strong inspirational dancers whom the 12th-grade dancers were encouraged to further their journey in their own training and creativity. This piece is a culmination of created phrases by the seniors who were motivated by the performances of these inspirational dancers: Precious Adams, Lauren Anderon, Janet Collins, Misty Copeland, Michaela DePrince, and Victoria Rowell. SHARE YOUR STORY. WHO OR WHAT HAS IMPACTED YOU?