Visual art and literature have a great symbiotic relationship of supporting and influencing each other in profound ways. When visual … More
Category: Multiculutural
Quotes from the Field, Volume 5
This edition of Quotes from the Field (see: previous posts), features quotes from artists Alfredo Jaar, Carrie Mae Weems and … More
Quotes from the Field, Volume 4
This is the fourth edition of ‘Quotes from the Field’ (See: previous posts), where quotes from artists are interpreted within … More
The Classroom in the White Box
Museums should help us to realize that history and culture are not static, and is informed by a multitude of … More
Embodied Learning: Pedagogy of Performance
“The importance of the body is indisputable; the body moves, acts, rememorizes the struggle for its liberation; the body, in … 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
Excelsior! An Educational Framework Via Comic Book Culture
Throughout his 70 year-long career, Stan Lee (1922-2018) created many of the major comic book superheroes that are known throughout … 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
Want to Make Art and Education Great? Start with Community.
The traditional K-12 school environment is sometimes the be-all end-all location for resourceful learning opportunities in student’s lives. This is … More