Encouraging the Artist in Every Child
Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”…
Why Arts Education Is Crucial, & 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…
Calder & contemporary artists interact at OCMA
Alexander Calder’s playful, mobile sculptures are loved by museum goers, children and vast swaths of the general public. That’s probably…
45 Websites to Create Artwork Online
More and more websites are coming online to give students the ability to unleash their creativity in new and innovative…
Art Teachers Enjoy Making Art Too
In Southern California, Meet the Masters employs art teachers that can come into your school to train your teachers or…
Vejar Elementary Students Meet the Masters
Artist and teacher Jill Suzanne Hatcher, along with parents, students and volunteers, made a mini mural of Andy Warhol-inspired Campbell…
2 Minutes to Tell Congress You Support the Arts
Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Continuing Resolution (CR) appropriations package that cuts dozens of federal agencies…
March = Youth Art Month
Youth Art Month was founded by the Crayon, Water Color & Craft Institute, Inc., the predecessor of the Art &…
Testify on Behalf of Arts Education
It’s hard to believe, but six months has passed since we celebrated the first National Arts in Education Week (as…
Presenting: New Leonardo da Vinci Art Activity!
With pride we are unveiling our new and exciting da Vinci art project, available for the 2011-12 school year. Created…