Get inspiration for your high school photography class from authors Kathleen Monaghan and Hermon Joyner. Take an in-depth look at the art of contemporary photographers and discover their relevance to the important issues of today.
From April 7th: Focus on how to practice self-care during a tumultuous time. Spend an hour with Dr. Lisa Kay, renowned expert in art education and art therapy, for a hands-on making session. Bring a sketchbook, or a small piece of paper (4" x 6" works well) and your favorite art materials to participate in the project while learning about therapeutic approaches in art education with a focus on teacher self-care.
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From April 14th: Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands, authors of The Open Art Room and Making Artists (Coming Soon!), conduct an open-ended discussion of TAB and Choice-Based Art Education for grades 6–12. Retrieve resources for this session from the links below:
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From April 21st: Davis Publications Art Historian, Karl Cole, and Director of Digital Curriculum, Robb Sandagata, discuss eight contemporary artists highlighted in the Looking and Learning feature of SchoolArts magazine.
From April 28th: NAEA Supervision/Administration leaders Lorinda Rice and Lisa Stuart Whitehead lead a collaborative discussion surrounding current issues Fine Art Supervisors and Directors are facing as they lead art departments from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
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From May 5th: An open discussion with Michael Townsend and Leah Smith, world renowned tape artists, about the application of Tape Art® in their healing arts practice. This session includes examples of their memorial and disaster response work as well as a deeper dive into Tape Art as a medium for transforming schools and the people within them.
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From May 12th: Bette Naughton, author of Adaptive Art, presents a variety of instructional methods to adapt art activities, media, tools, and techniques to meet the needs of students with a wide range of challenges.
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From May 19th: Exposing students to fashion can be a launchpad to a multitude of necessary skills including creative-thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem solving. In this webinar, the authors of our new book, Fashion Fundamentals, discussed methods and approaches to teaching fashion in grades 6–12. The session covered topics such as design history, foundations, cultural and personal influences, as well as tools and materials.
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From May 26th: Discover strategies for introducing contemporary art to students in grades K–5 from this pre-recorded session. Our panel of expert teachers, moderated by Davis Publications and Art21, conduct an engaging exploration of information and inspiration including topics such as: adapting content, creating age-appropriate curricula, and navigating political/social ideas.
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From June 2nd: Jane Dalton and Kristi Oliver walk us through body scanning and breathing techniques often used in mindfulness practice to help soften, settle, and calm both the body and mind. Bring your favorite art material and a piece of paper. Learn techniques for using mindful art-making to strengthen the imagination and enhance the creative process.
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From June 9th: New York-based artist and art educator, Alice Mizrachi, discusses how her work engages local communities and reflects positive visual responses to social issues affecting neighborhood residents. Discover how her process activates a shared space of love, hope, optimism, and healing as a means to connect with the community.
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