Opera Ensemble (Nora Bostaph), 1983

This series documents the curriculum, events, and performances of the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts' art, costuming, dance, drama, and music departments.  These educational programs in particular underscore the school's mission to foster the arts to children and adults.  The series also documents other programs that were also part of the school's educational curriculum such as Annual Dance Concerts and Children's Music Recitals, and ensembles that the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts initiated and organized such as the Children's Theatre, Ethnic Dance Company, and the Primitive Dance Company.

Of special interest are materials documenting the Massachusetts Correctional Institute Norfolk Prison Theatre program; the Northeastern University partnership which outlined a joint educational curriculum with the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts; and the Playhouse in the Park program, including biographical and promotional materials on Duke Ellington.  Materials relating to these programs include general correspondence, memoranda, and brochures; departmental procedures; and correspondence and memoranda to and from the directors of the music and drama departments.

Also documented here are one-time arts-related and political events that the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts organized and/or sponsored such as International Women's Day, S'portin' Arts, Star Market/Elma Lewis Scholarship Program, and the Urban League National Convention.  Other events include the school's anniversaries and short-term projects such as the Tanglewood Project.  Materials relating to events include correspondence, memoranda, and brochures.