Joselyn Wilkinson - Arts Education
Workshops and Residencies
Joselyn Wilkinson is a musician and performing arts professional who advocates for equitable access to music education for youth and diversity and sustainability in the arts and music world. She is committed to sharing the power of music and creative expression with audiences and the next generation.
Arts Workshops - Joselyn leads students in workshops on percussion, movement and songwriting with her award-winning "Songcircle" and "Drumcircle" programs. She has shared traditional West African hand drum technique and group songwriting experiences with schools, churches, retreats and community centers for over twenty years. Currently, Joselyn & Don teach group songwriting as part of their performance residency community engagement activities!
Professional Development - Joselyn helps schools and teachers integrate arts into academics. She blend arts integration and brain-based learning, and she has presented arts education workshops for teachers with leading organizations including The Skirball Cultural Center, Grand Vision Foundation, PS Arts, Education Through Music-LA, and the LA Actors Fund.
Background - Joselyn Wilkinson graduated with honors from UCLA, World Arts and Cultures. After completing research in Ghana, West Africa, she founded ADAAWE, women of the voice and drum, and toured extensively. She has released several albums of original music and collaborated with many world class talents. A master teaching artist, Wilkinson developed and taught arts curricula with leading nonprofit organizations and created theater and music performances with at risk youth for over 20 years. For five years, Wilkinson served as the Director of Education for Grand Vision Foundation, leading their Meet the Music program. She continues to work with Grand Vision as their Development Specialist.
Photography by Taso Papadakis