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      • ARTES CULTURALES
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      • Boston’s Afro-Latinx Artists Network (BALAN)
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  • Emergency Contact Information

    In the case of an emergency we will first call the parent/guardian's contact information that we received on the participant application. The emergency contacts below are the second and third people we will call in case we can't get a hold of the first.
  • Household Income

    By sharing your household income, HSTF is able to continue to provide low-cost art group lessons to our community through city and statewide grants.
  • Medical Information

    This section of the form will ask you to complete information about the participant's medical conditions or other important medical information.
  • Consents

    Here are HSTF's Medical, Photo/ Video, and Liability forms. Select an option below for each. The signature and date at the end will sign all three forms.
  • I hereby give Hyde Square Task Force permission to administer basic First/Aid and/or CPR and/or take my child to a hospital and secure medical treatment when I cannot be reached or when delay would be dangerous to my child's health.
  • This agreement is by and between Hyde Square Task Force (herein referred to as HSTF) and the individual whose name is signed and printed below (herein referred to as participant).

    1. I am participating in the Artes Culturales at HSTF, during which I may participate in physical activity workshops. I recognize that participation in such activities requires physical exertion that may be strenuous and may cause physical injury, and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.

    2. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in the Artes Culturales Program. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in the Artes Culturales Program.

    3. In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Artes Culturales Program, I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I may incur as a result of participating in the program.

    4. In further consideration of being permitted to participate in the Artes Culturales Program, I knowingly, voluntarily and expressly waive any claim I may have against HSTF and its employees, board members, officers, volunteers, and staff for damages, and injury, including death, that I may sustain as a result of participating in the Artes Culturales Program.

    5. I and my heirs or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue HSTF and its employees, board members, officers, volunteers, and staff for any injury or death caused by my voluntary participation in the Artes Culturales Program.

    I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above. This agreement remains in effect for as long as I participate in the Artes Culturales Program.
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Experience a Day In The Life with our Theatre Programs Coordinator, Josie Ross! 

From speaking at a book launch on our youth’s involvement in an exciting research study, to attending a Creative Youth Development fellowship for teaching artists, to preparing a presentation on our involvement in finding out if improv can improve Tufts Medical students’ social skill acquisition, a lot can happen in 24 hours at HSTF!

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Experience a Day In The Life with our Theatre Programs Coordinator, Josie Ross! From speaking at a book launch on our youth’s involvement in an exciting research study, to attending a Creative Youth Development fellowship for teaching artists, to preparing a presentation on our involvement in finding out if improv can improve Tufts Medical students’ social skill acquisition, a lot can happen in 24 hours at HSTF! #dayinthelife #hydesquaretaskforce #theatre #creativeyouthdevelopment
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Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
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Another incredible artist residency is in the books! Thank you to Jenny Oliver for the amazing work she did with our youth and community over the last couple of weeks.
7 days ago
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2/9
Check out our amazing dancers in their performance from this weekend’s Wake Up The Earth Festival! We are so happy that HSTF could be a part of such an amazing and important event. 🌎🌳💙
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Check out our amazing dancers in their performance from this weekend’s Wake Up The Earth Festival! We are so happy that HSTF could be a part of such an amazing and important event. 🌎🌳💙
1 week ago
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3/9
Thank you to the Northeastern Mural Club for sharing their time and incredible artistry to create this beautiful new mural in our building! The perfect way to end National Volunteer Month!
Thank you to the Northeastern Mural Club for sharing their time and incredible artistry to create this beautiful new mural in our building! The perfect way to end National Volunteer Month!
Thank you to the Northeastern Mural Club for sharing their time and incredible artistry to create this beautiful new mural in our building! The perfect way to end National Volunteer Month!
Thank you to the Northeastern Mural Club for sharing their time and incredible artistry to create this beautiful new mural in our building! The perfect way to end National Volunteer Month!
Thank you to the Northeastern Mural Club for sharing their time and incredible artistry to create this beautiful new mural in our building! The perfect way to end National Volunteer Month!
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Thank you to the Northeastern Mural Club for sharing their time and incredible artistry to create this beautiful new mural in our building! The perfect way to end National Volunteer Month!
2 weeks ago
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There are so many ways to volunteer at HSTF— like the wonderful mentors and tutors in our JEA Education program! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're highlighting our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to supporting our youth. 

Want to get involved? Visit hydesquare.org/volunteer to learn more.
There are so many ways to volunteer at HSTF— like the wonderful mentors and tutors in our JEA Education program! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're highlighting our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to supporting our youth. 

Want to get involved? Visit hydesquare.org/volunteer to learn more.
There are so many ways to volunteer at HSTF— like the wonderful mentors and tutors in our JEA Education program! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're highlighting our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to supporting our youth. 

Want to get involved? Visit hydesquare.org/volunteer to learn more.
There are so many ways to volunteer at HSTF— like the wonderful mentors and tutors in our JEA Education program! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're highlighting our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to supporting our youth. 

Want to get involved? Visit hydesquare.org/volunteer to learn more.
There are so many ways to volunteer at HSTF— like the wonderful mentors and tutors in our JEA Education program! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're highlighting our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to supporting our youth. 

Want to get involved? Visit hydesquare.org/volunteer to learn more.
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There are so many ways to volunteer at HSTF— like the wonderful mentors and tutors in our JEA Education program! In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're highlighting our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to supporting our youth. Want to get involved? Visit hydesquare.org/volunteer to learn more.
3 weeks ago
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5/9
Fabiola Méndez—one of our incredible BALAN members, and last year’s Inspiring Leader Award recipient— was just featured in Bad Bunny’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert! 

Watch Fabiola on the cuatro puertorriqueño, tiple, bordonúa, and background vocals on the NPR Music YouTube channel. We are so proud of you, Fabi!
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Fabiola Méndez—one of our incredible BALAN members, and last year’s Inspiring Leader Award recipient— was just featured in Bad Bunny’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert! Watch Fabiola on the cuatro puertorriqueño, tiple, bordonúa, and background vocals on the NPR Music YouTube channel. We are so proud of you, Fabi!
1 month ago
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6/9
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! 

Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend!

📸: Mark Saperstein
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After eight weeks of group performing arts lessons rooted in Afro-Latin culture, our wonderfully talented Artes Culturales participants had their end of session recital! Showcasing what they learned in classes from salsa 💃 to drums🪘to improvisation 🎭, our 6-13 year olds showed up and showed out this weekend! 📸: Mark Saperstein
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Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
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Our Afro-Brazillian dance workshop with Isaura Oliveira was a smashing success! It was a perfect evening of expression and cultural enrichment. Look out for more events and workshops coming soon!
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It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
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It's the last week of the JEA Winter session! This week, participants presented campaign ideas to integrate Citizen Artistry (this session's theme) in their communities Shark Tank-style, participated in a wellness workshop on balancing social and academic responsibilities, and finished strong in their dance, music, and theatre training. See you next session!
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Phone: +1 (617) 524-8303
Email: info@hydesquare.org

30 Sunnyside Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Hyde Square Task Force is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
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