Art News
Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who’s Doing It Best
“Art does not solve problems, but makes us aware of their existence,” sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz has said. Arts education, on the other hand, does solve problems. Years of research show that it’s closely linked to almost everything that we as a nation say we want for our children and demand from our schools: academic achievement, […]
Let’s Swap: Art Exchange Website
From GOOD: Let’s Swap is the website, “and the concept is simple: There is one piece of art on the site. If you like it, submit what piece of your own art you would like to swap for it. If the artist accepts, you both get a lovely new print. Your piece is displayed on […]
Dearborn Art Teachers Win Film Contest
Featured on the front page of School Life, “three Dearborn Public Schools art teachers produced an animated film that has received national recognition from The Partnership for 21st Century Skills.” “[They] won first place for creating a one-minute animated film where objects morph into other objects. ‘It gave us another chance to use art as […]
Ceramic Tile Donor Wall Unveiled at Salina
The art department at Salina Intermediate has been working hard to create a tile wall in recognition of generous school donors. School Life reports that “Donors who gave or pledge money to school additions several years ago are being honored with special name tiles on a school wall…Several Salina alumni donated $50 to $250 to […]
