Artfully ARThur

In my previous post, I wrote about the newly released hit television series, Abbott Elementary‘s use of comedy to highlight … More

It’s Artfully Elementary

When art and life are practically inseparable, a work of art becomes both an escape from reality and a relatable … More

Artfully Remembering

The impact of art on education and the culture at large occasionally makes the mainstream news. Unfortunately this time it … More

Kunstgarten: Early Childhood Learning in Art Museums

In an editorial article published on Hyperallergic, titled “Museums Could Help Families and Children While Saving Our Democracy,” painter Alison … More

Artfully Mindful

Several years ago, my wife started reading these small rectangular books, no larger than 4 x 6 inches, each title … More

Gemeinschaftsgarten

Kevin Beasley was one of the fifty-one contemporary artists invited to envision works of art for the fifth iteration of … More

School(s)

For some of us, the memories of being in school are sharply etched into our psyche. When I think about … More

More Monumental Teachable Moments

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the … More

Fresh Air and Paint

There is little doubt that New York City is one of the world’s epicenters of arts and culture. However, despite … More

Is There Time for TikTok in Art Education?

As far as social media goes, I am somewhat of a Luddite. The most novel social media app I use … More