The CORE Organization

10/13/2026

The CORE Org is adding to our team of teaching artists for several opportunities on Aquidneck Island. After school arts enrichment in all modalities and platforms. CORE provides you with all the materials needed. Programs run in 6 week sessions with 1 hour and 15 minute classes. Pay is hourly and competitive.
If interested-please reach out to Gloria Crist: [email protected]. You will need to provide a clean and clear background check and or fingerprint check.

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10/12/2026

All MCOZ programs begin this week! Session I begins at Forest Elementary on Wednesday, then Aquidneck and Gaudet begin on Monday October 19th. We welcome back teaching artist favorite Ashley Aadland-Lessa and can't wait to introduce to our newest teaching artist Denise Porter. Check in with your MCOZ program director to make sure you are ready to go! Look forward to mixed media and Legos to get you in the feel good Fall vibe!

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09/23/2026

Last call for student volunteers to help with A Country Day at Pardon Gray!-Saturday October 3(rain date October 4)Join South Coast Artists and The CORE Organization for a day of assisting with art making and working with kids art projects. Grab a friend and spend the day with art and nature and pie and ice cream, work with super cool people! Contact Gloria: [email protected]

09/16/2026

Arts educators, educators, community organizations, crafters and artists! We are cleaning our shelves!! The CORE Organization has an abundance of art supplies we would love to share! Paper, colored pencils, brushes, painting templates...mixed media items-lots of different things. Some brand new, some gently used. If you are interested-please reach out to Gloria Crist, [email protected]

09/14/2026

The CORE Organization and South Coast Artists are seeking creative, arts minded volunteers to help us create kids art activities for A Country Day at Pardon Gray Saturday October 3(rain date October 4) This is a wonderful day filled with nature, arts, music, fun activities and of course pie!! We are seeking middle or high school students to volunteer and help kids create art( yes, you can count this as hours for CS). Please reach out to Gloria Crist: [email protected]

09/11/2026

Jodi Purdy Casting Director

CASTING CALL — MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS & BASEBALL PLAYERS!

Blessings From Being Bullied is looking for middle school-aged students to join us for filming THIS SUNDAY September 13th in Providence, RI!

1–2 Middle School Students
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Middle School Baseball Players
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Baseball experience is a plus!

Providence, RI
More details will be provided upon interest.

Interested? Please email [email protected] with:

• Student/player’s name
• Age
• A current photo
• Parent Name
• Cellphone
• Email
• Location

Come spend a little time on a movie set and be part of Blessings From Being Bullied!

Please share with middle school and baseball families!

Jodi Purdy’s CASTING & PRODUCTION NOTICES

Actors and Extras

09/09/2026

Teaching artists and teachers interested in teaching after school arts enrichment with CORE: We are seeking an individual interested in providing a wide variety of after school arts based programs at Pell Elementary. Mondays and Wednesdays- 1 hour and 15 minutes per class. You are invited to design your format and CORE will provide the supplies needed! Our hourly rate is competitive and substantial. Please reach out to Gloria Crist: [email protected]
Thanks!

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09/03/2026

The CORE Org is back in creative partnership with MCOZ and Newport Community Schools for another year of after school enrichment. MCOZ schools meet on Mondays and Wednesdays and we serve three schools: Aquidneck, Forest Ave and Gaudet.
Pell Elementary meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Thompson Middle School meets on Wednesdays. Ashley Aadland-Lessa-you are all set with your littles! We are seeking teaching artists to design and teach after school programming - CORE provides all the materials and supplies needed. We offer a competitive hourly rate. All teaching artists under RI Law must have a current background check in place. Interested creatives are invited to email Gloria Crist at [email protected] Sessions begin in October 2026 and run through June 2027.

08/23/2026

Seeking a face painter for a fun children’s event coming up on 8/29 in Adamsville. Contact me at thinkfeelcreate2021@gmail if interested!

08/17/2026

It’s launch week for MamaOak! HopeHealth Aubrey Stillwater Books 📚