In conjunction with the exhibition La Cartonería Mexicana, this summer the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) hosted an outdoor exhibition featuring seven alebrijes (brightly colored Mexi ...
Read MoreThis past summer, I attended the NAEA Southeastern Regional Conference held in Memphis, Tennessee, from July 19–22. Melody Weintraub, Cindy Todd and I were members of the Retired Art Educat ...
Read MoreThe Des Lee Collaborative Fine Arts Festival builds community by leveraging the knowledge and teaching experience of art and music teachers from sixteen school districts representing rural, urban ...
Read MoreWhen I was in high school, back in the dark ages in Louisiana, our mascot was a Native American chieftain. My school also had an annual “powwow” on the lawn complete with tipis and totem p ...
Read MoreEmpathy is the ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings of others. How can the power of art be used to both express and explore empathy? To explore the concept of empathy, ...
Read MoreApril 24, 1935–August 17, 2021 Art Education has recently lost one of its most persistent and beloved champions with the passing of Laura Chapman this past August. She was an icon in the Davi ...
Read MoreI felt that my high-school students really needed a change from the tedium and monotony of their daily school schedules. I wanted to come up with a lesson that would give students a chance to unwind a ...
Read MoreHaving a well-developed sense of humor is a definite asset for an art teacher, both for your own peace of mind and your students’ engagement in art-making. This month, we offer a humorous take o ...
Read MoreA little-known fact about me is that I was the captain of my high-school math team. So, it should come as no surprise that I love finding ways to incorporate mathematical concepts into my art lessons. ...
Read MoreAt the end of each school year, we give students a summer drawing assignment with several concepts to choose from. Summer assignments are a great way for students to continue to learn, explore, and en ...
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