It is that time again, when both teachers and art world practitioners are getting some much needed respite. For educators,…
Are we there yet?
“Are we there yet?” To answer this question, we might respond with several questions of our own, such as: “who…
Artfully Mapping
Nancy Graves’ art explores the connections between art, science, technology and geography. Her early 1970s conceptual paintings and drawings inspired…
Artful Arithmetic
When confronted with a mathematical problem, have you ever thought to yourself ‘if only I could see an image (instead…
Street Smarts
‘Street smarts’ is a term most often used to signify knowledge that is gained outside of traditional classroom and school…
Quotes from the Field, Volume 6
This edition of Quotes From the Field (see previous posts) scrutinizes quotes from artists including Carolee Schneemann, Fred Tomaselli and…
Artists as Illustrators: Promoting Visual Literacy
Visual art and literature have a great symbiotic relationship of supporting and influencing each other in profound ways. When visual…
If you’re bored, try living artfully
I am certain that we all have experienced a fair share of dull moments throughout our lives. Whether it’s dragging…
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…
How Art and Art Education Changed the Prison
Jeffrey Greene started working with prison populations throughout Connecticut in 1991, and is currently the Program Manager of Community Partners…
Artfully Learning 