The Art of Contemplation (with Lesson Plan)

One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More

Artfully Learning Audio Series Episode 18: The Artful Audacity of Hope

As a writer focusing on a cross-examination of the visual art world and educational environment, in order to show the … More

Artistic behaviors are skills and mindsets that anyone can acquire. Also known as habits of mind, behaving like an artist … More

Inside and outside of the classroom, art serves as a framework for understanding and expressing our lived experiences. Art and … More

For a while now, drag has been caught in the crosshairs of the raging culture wars. The religious right and … More

Engagement is the most crucial element of the artistic experience. Sometimes we are drawn to a work of art because … More

With the many hats I wear (artist, curator, educator and historian), I consider myself a facilitator of other people’s creative … More

Any work of art can be interpreted as an educational resource, because it informs us of our connections to culture … More

In this episode, I am joined by artist, educator and naturalist Richard Dolan, for a discussion on the connections between … More

Art teaches us that we can apply the creative and conceptual studio habits of mind to all aspects of our … More