Some people call New York City a ‘concrete jungle.’ This metaphor refers in part to the city’s lack of greenery … More
Tag: Contemporary Art
Representing Pittsburgh and Tehran
Pittsburgh is a great city, but not one that you might automatically think of when discussing global issues. However, the … More
No Room to Play
“There was a time when we wore flowers on our heads…wishing it would never get dark so we could continue … More
Exhibiting Empathy
On any given day, we see horrible images of violence, famine, floods, habitat and environmental loss on the news or … More
What does an equitable art education look like?
Curricula is always in flux, yet sometimes we get too comfortable or complacent with what we know, or perceive to … More
Art on the Spectrum
For individuals on the autism spectrum, communicating through visual art can have a positive outcome in establishing their position within … More
Artful Nurturing
Nature has a unique way of creatively making its mark. Examples can be seen via the intricate lines, shape and … More
Artful Qualitization: Ecotones
Meghann Riepenhoff’s cyanotype prints bridge the physicality and symbolic nature of art making in conjunction with nature’s phenomenal forces. This … More
Artful Quantification: Environmental Graphiti
In an age where data seems to dictate many aspects of our culture, it is nice to see the artful … More
Artfully Failing
In our society, we associate negative opinions and emotions with failure. In truth, failure is a significant ‘teachable moment’ that … More
Artfully Learning 