Art, education and philosophy are intrinsically linked as they each utilize a certain vocabulary and experiential means to explore fundamental … More
Tag: collaborative learning
Meaningful Materials and Conscious Combines (with Lesson Plan)
I recently wrote about artist Jane Housham who collects (mostly) ephemeral items associated with childhood and material culture and presents … More
The Art of Contemplation (with Lesson Plan)
One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More
Finding Inspiration and Information in Found Objects (with Lesson Plan)
Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other … More
Wild Geese Fly Free
It might not be typical to think about commercial art galleries providing profound moments of art education. However, these types … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series Episode 18: The Artful Audacity of Hope
As a writer focusing on a cross-examination of the visual art world and educational environment, in order to show the … More
Artfully Visualizing Educational Equity
Education was not always accessible to the masses like it is today. We know from historical accounts that class, status … More
Futurist Dreams and Artful Realities
A common foundation behind many great works of architecture is that they combine aesthetically compelling forms to create functioning structures … More
Artistic Behaviors for Living Purposefully
Artistic behaviors are skills and mindsets that anyone can acquire. Also known as habits of mind, behaving like an artist … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 17: Social Sculpture
Inside and outside of the classroom, art serves as a framework for understanding and expressing our lived experiences. Art and … More
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