Read about the theories, research, ideas, and teaching strategies that inspire our programs.
Giving Groove, Decontrol, and ASI came together to celebrate Decontrol’s latest album at a release party at Connie’s Ric Rac on August 4th. These passionate and talented musicians and their loyal following raised over a thousand dollars for Art Sphere Inc. and connected our organization with music lovers of all …
Dedicated and committed volunteers wanted! – with a passion for art and a desire to share their knowledge and skills with students who would not otherwise have access to arts. ASI is looking for talented and compassionate volunteer artists, mentors and teachers who want to: Give back Make a positive …
No two people are analogous. People are a combination of their genetic dispositions and experiences; the debate between which of the aforementioned factors is most important in dictating a person’s behavior is frequently referred to as “nature versus nurture,” and while it is obvious that genetic dispositions do play an …
Imagine life without art and memories. I would’ve lost snippets of my grade school memories had I not created a memento with my class to keep them intact. It’s no secret that making a class memento as I would call it is an idea worth considering. The snapshots here are …
After 20 years of inspiring kids with art, we’ve accumulated a lot of different lesson plans and ideas. We teach students new skills and encourage them to be creative. To see the different skills and art forms we teach, check out this PowerPoint, complete with images of our students in …
One of our projects involves making dreamcatchers out of paper plates and string (lesson plan here). We always try to provide as much context and education as possible alongside our projects, so this is a brief overview of the history of dreamcatchers. The Ojibwe Nation is an indigenous culture of …
I began as an assistant teacher for Art Sphere Inc. only about a month ago, and naturally have been in need of some guidance. One aspect of teaching I have found especially difficult has been classroom management. Luckily, I am not alone in my struggles, and after researching articles with …
