It is that time again, when both teachers and art world practitioners are getting some much needed respite. For educators, … More
Category: Public Art
Are we there yet?
“Are we there yet?” To answer this question, we might respond with several questions of our own, such as: “who … More
Street Smarts
‘Street smarts’ is a term most often used to signify knowledge that is gained outside of traditional classroom and school … 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
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
Collaborating with Kids: Problem-posing Models for Profound Works of Art
When professional artists work together with kids, there are many symbiotic social, emotional, symbolic and practical benefits. The combinatory artistic … More
Putting Art Education on the Map
Geography is the study of people, places, things, and the environment. Geographers, the practitioners of geography, scrutinize the relationship between … More
Artful Learning Through Active Listening
Active listening is one of the most valuable skills that an educator can bring into the classroom in order to … More
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