How many types of trees and plants can you identify in your local ecosystem? Do you know what specimens are … More
Category: Public Art
Rebelling against the whitewashing of history
Contemporary artist Dread Scott uses history as a medium to scrutinize ongoing systems of racial injustice. His work is largely … More
Back to Nature: Learning about ecosystems of the past and building future ecological awareness
Some people call New York City a ‘concrete jungle.’ This metaphor refers in part to the city’s lack of greenery … More
Loud Halls, Silent Rooms
There is a really vibrant debate going on regarding the content and context of a Great Depression-era fresco within San … More
Spring Reading List
It is that time again, when both teachers and art world practitioners are getting some much needed respite. For educators, … More
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
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