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“Art Teacher”: An Assembly-Line Coordinator, or a Creativity Facilitator?

Posted on October 12, 2015 by colleenkr

This post is prompted by the insightful and helpful suggestions provided by Melissa Purtee, in the Art of Education’s latest article, “3 Ways to Teach for Creativity in the Art Room“. Her writing challenges educators who may be relying on outdated … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma

Posted on December 29, 2013 by colleenkr

Ugh..recycling old art for a younger generation doesn’t make you an artist. It makes you an art teacher. — Adam Levine (@adamlevine) September 20, 2013 . It’s hard to move forward without taking a critical look at yourself, but being … Continue reading →

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Not Just Another Pretty Course

Posted on January 23, 2012 by colleenkr

Believe it or not, some people think that art is just a ‘fun’ course.  Well, I can’t necessarily argue…  it is fun!  However, the world of art is also filled with concepts that challenge our ways of thinking and urge … Continue reading →

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