Read about the theories, research, ideas, and teaching strategies that inspire our programs.
Yes, I guess there is also a bit of the rebel in me and the “Question Authority” bumper sticker sure makes sense if you want innovation. We have been told that it is pointless to paint a mural on “that” wall or in “this” neighborhood because it will be graffitied. …
In the news, we have been hearing quite a bit about art museums, art foundations, and educational programs supporting graffiti. It’s a conceptually hip expression if it is not your house that’s spray painted or your new car that is keyed. In a gallery you don’t learn the lessons that …
Recently I was inspired by my students to visit our free national zoo in Washington after teaching an art project on animals and natural versus unnatural habitats. Students depicted pandas surrounded by bamboo in China and also in foreign zoos, which led to great discussions about scientists around the world …
I was taught that if I wasn’t sure of the answer that the best way to take a test was to rule out what I knew to be false. Sometimes simply posing the question differently makes all the difference, especially when I have been asked cynical questions by community members …
St. Patrick’s Day is a day when many celebrate the “Luck of the Irish” and hope that Leprechauns, rainbows and pots of gold will magically make our wishes come true. And while I have taught students to draw these things, I have been asking them to think about how they …
Since it’s founding in 1998, Art Sphere Incorporated has worked diligently to empower under-served youth and communities through arts education. Filling a void left by declining arts funding in school districts and city budgets, Art Sphere provides not only art materials and activities, but also comprehensive educational and community building …
Again thanks to fantastic Art Sphere neighborhood partners, participants, volunteers and cool art projects many of us have our attention on the good stuff humanity has to share, so here’s some things for you to smile about too (from college students who helped paint at Lemon Street Park Murals with …
While listening to a crowd complaining about the city, schools, youth and flash mobs, environment and the state of the world, it was tempting to start in, too. After a lapse, it occurred to me that 1) I value personal engagement and impact more than talk, 2) how easy it …
