Maryan Myres Shumway is a writer, musician and an expat living in the Middle East. She is also an advocate for families and people with disabilities. With her global travels, she tries "to offer a perspective of people who have faint voices in the world." She is the mother of six children. Her youngest, Elias, has autism, artistic talent, and a huge spirit of generosity. He and … [Read more...]
Kids & Art Foundation Provides Free Workshops for Children
By Caroline Robbins Caroline Robins organizes special projects for Kids & Art. She also serves as workshop manager at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. She has worked in children’s art education for many years and has witnessed first hand the healing power of art. Caroline is also a member of San Francisco Women Artists and earned her BA (Honors) at Chelsea School of Art … [Read more...]
Helping Our Youth Through Art Programs
Helping our youth through art programs may be one of the most important steps we can take as individuals and as a society. Art is a valuable tool for discovering, exploring and interpreting reality. Investing in children’s art programs not only exposes the students to the benefits of the arts, they help these children succeed in all school subjects and in life. As Nelson … [Read more...]
The New Act For Arts Education Raises Questions About The Brain
We know that our future depends upon nurturing creative thinkers in every discipline. Arts education has the potential to encourage young people to bring new solutions to old problems. So, it was a great sign on July 16, when the United States Senate passed its bipartisan Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization proposal, the Every Child Achieves Act (S. … [Read more...]
Positive Art News About Kids!
To bring an instant smile to your face and warm your heart we start off your week with positive art news about kids who are doing incredible things for others in need. You'll find out about the compassionate contributions of Youth Art For Healing, an organization that brings art created by youth into healthcare environments, founded by Jan Papirmeister, a registered nurse and … [Read more...]
ProjectArt Brings Art Education to Children
One of my favorite quotes is by Nelson Mandela: "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” It came to mind as I found out about Adarsh Alphons, an artist and founder of ProjectArt, an organization that brings art classes in public libraries that are near schools where art is not taught. ProjectArt's important message … [Read more...]
Efforts to Increase Arts in Education Are Blossoming
Yes, we have a long way to go before we see arts education fully integrated in all public schools everywhere, however, in this article you'll find out about a few important strides that are being made. Bold initiatives led by powerful advocates for arts education are in motion and find out what you can do to help. For example, the Center for Arts Education (CAE)organized a … [Read more...]
The Croy West Art Education Scholarship is Established at Moore College
By Michele Cohen This inspirational article, by Michele Cohen, first appeared in the Moore College of Art & Design magazine. It is about a mother's love for her son, her passion for teaching, her belief in the healing power of art, and her spirit of generosity. We have selected Michele Cohen as one of our favorite world changers. Thank you Michele! Deborah (Debi) … [Read more...]
“Learning Through Art” Program for Children Improves Education Overall
Art is a valuable tool for discovering, exploring and interpreting reality. Investing in children's art programs not only exposes the students to the benefits of the arts, they help these children succeed in all school subjects and in life. "Learning Through Art" (LTA) at the Guggenheim Museum is an art program for children that challenges students to think critically about … [Read more...]