Contemporary culture is permeated with sensory experiences that envelope our daily lives. Educational reformer, John Dewey (1938), stated that knowledge … More
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Pedagogy of Empowerment
Cheryl Pope has a background in fashion design and boxing, a unique combination of skills and interests that has informed … More
Art and education as a spiritual awakening
Since the dawn of human existence, our species has sought and yearned to explore the very nature and meaning of … More
Artful Autodidacticism: Art making for Well-being and Self-care
Lizz Brady, To be confirmed, 2018, 9:03. Courtesy of the artist. The self-taught artist has generally been contextualized within … More
Quotes from the Field, Volume 2
This is another edition (see: Quotes from the Field) of inspirational quotes from practitioners of the visual arts, which can … More
Word! Comprehending and Expressively Exploring Written Language
When used as both object and subject (objectively and subjectively), written words open our minds to an endless array of … More
We All Scream for STEAM! Lifelong Learning Through Creative Activities and Mindful Technological Pursuits
In the book, Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity Through Projects, Passion, Peers and Play (2017), Mitchel Resnick asserts that the playful … More
Mosaics and Murals, Celebrating the Plural
Murals and mosaics have a unique place in the collective culture of a society. Like all forms of art, the … More
A Neighborhood Divided Will Not Stand: An Artfully United Neighborhood For All
In the renowned television program, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers blended cognitive behavioral psychology with social and emotional storytelling to … More
Shifting the Paradigm: Indigenous American Art and Multicultural Art Education
While schools across the United States are typically closed today, the reason has been rife with controversy for years. The … More
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