News & Updates from Barber National Institute

Students Create Social Stories through Artist-in-Residence Program

Students Create Social Stories through Artist-in-Residence Program

Posted on January 16th, 2014 at 5:13 PM

Students in the Elizabeth Lee Black School are using iPads to become artists, photographers and story tellers through their experiences with a long-term Artist-in-Residency this school year.  The youngsters shared their projects, created with digital artist and filmmaker Jude Shingle, in a presentation for parents, sponsors and classmates.

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Arts Workshop for Students with Autism Successful

Arts Workshop for Students with Autism Successful

Posted on January 9th, 2014 at 3:58 PM

Thank you to representatives from Academy Theatre, ArtsErie, Box of Light, Erie Playhouse, Theater on the Move, and Young People's Chorus of Erie for attending.

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Art Workshop for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Art Workshop for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted on December 31st, 2013 at 3:58 PM

ArtsErie and the Barber National Institute will partner with VSA/PA to provide a one-hour workshop on January 8th at 10 a.m. for arts and cultural organizations and artists interested in learning how to prepare an environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum.

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Elizabeth Lee Black School Soars to Four-Star Rating

Elizabeth Lee Black School Soars to Four-Star Rating

Posted on December 23rd, 2013 at 2:56 PM

The Elizabeth Lee Black School keeps rising in the Keystone STARS program. Now, they are at four stars.

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