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Meet Augusta Savage, an artist who left an indelible mark on the world of sculpture. Born in 1892, her creative journey unfolded during a time of entrenched bias against black women in the art scene. Yet, through her expressive clay and cast-metal sculptures, Savage triumphed as one of the...
Aug 25, 2023
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Introducing Kehinde Wiley: Reimagining Art’s Legacy Bold, innovative, and unapologetic, Kehinde Wiley breathes new life into the world of portraiture. Born in 1977, this remarkable artist challenges traditional norms by inserting black Americans into the historically whitewashed canvases of Old Masters paintings. Through his brush strokes, he transforms ordinary...
Aug 08, 2023
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The issue of unequal pay and lack of respect for teachers is one that has been in the news a lot lately. While there are many factors at play, it’s clear that sexism is a major contributing factor. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history of pay inequality...
Aug 07, 2023
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As an Art Teacher, it’s important to be able to save time and money while still providing your students with high quality instruction. Art lesson plan supplements can be a great way to achieve this goal. Especially when they work for various ages, particularly K-12, feature diverse artists, and...
Jul 10, 2023
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Each pillar of our ‘Experience, Reflect, Make’ sequence incorporates several lesson plans to roll out for each age group, and no matter what the scale of the activity, discussion is highly encouraged. Each lesson plan and accompanying worksheet should be a collaborative experience where students share their work, so...
May 09, 2023
How to Rebuild Arts Education in Public Schools: Understanding the Defunding Crisis in US Cities
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The arts are a fundamental part of any well-rounded education, yet they are often the first subject to be cut when schools face budget cuts. The defunding of arts education in public schools is a growing crisis in cities across the United States, with devastating consequences for students and...
May 01, 2023
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Whether you’re a classroom teacher teaching art for the first time or an art teacher who could use a simple refresher, check out our helpful glossary of art terms! This list of terms could also be used to make a short quiz for your students or to play a...
Mar 27, 2023
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We love receiving artwork from our Shared Walls partners across the city, showing us what they’re up to! Art teachers at participating schools are provided with a copy of our Art Lesson Plan Book, as well as an art installation for their schools featuring a working artist. Teachers use...
Mar 26, 2023
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At IPaintMyMind, we are super passionate about screen prints. When our founder, Evan La Ruffa, first started collecting art, he couldn’t afford the high-priced original paintings. Instead, he started with screen printed band posters. They were accessible, well-priced, and just as cool as the much more expensive art. Plus,...
Mar 24, 2023
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Chicago is jam-packed with incredible art institutions and resources. But–did you know that many of your favorite museums and public art spaces have published lesson planning resources for educators? Many of the lesson plans are Common Core Standards compliant and adaptable to different grade levels and classroom settings. Check...
Mar 06, 2023
