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

Artfully Learning Audio Series, Episode 16: Curating With Care and Speaking to the Curious Mind

In art education, we talk a lot about these things called “artistic habits of mind,” which are the types of … More

Painting the Plurality of Educational Communities

As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Philadelphia is full of incredible cultural history. The city that … More