In this model, each individual’s experience is honored from their own lived experiences. As an asset-based approach to mentorship, focus is placed on individual strengths and the diversity in thought, culture, and traits. We must ask ourselves, is that not essentially what arts education aims to do: amplify creative practices and embolden the perspectives of young people for the benefit of communities?
Co-organizing an Arts & Cultural Management Conference through COVID
I had the opportunity to volunteer as a co-organizer for the Arts & Cultural Management Conference 2021 (ACMC), which took place January 28 to 30 completely online—the first time in its short history. It was a valuable experience for me because it emphasized the importance of cultivating networks and facilitating open platforms for decision-making and discussion—notably, not for superficial purposes, but as a way to build (digital) community especially in times of COVID-19.
Read moreCreativity for Good: Applying Creativity for Social Transformation
Last month, we announced the campaign for 2021: Creativity for Good. This campaign aims to share the stories, experiences, and projects led by young creatives applying their creativity for the social good. This blog explores how young creatives are applying their creativity for the social good and proposed new language, frameworks, and actions you can take to support creativity for good.
Read moreThe Power of Adultism
The Teaching Artists Guild (TAG), a member driven organization that supports teaching artists, has constructed a new youth-led program entitled, Youth Right Now = Truth Right Now. The first session focused on Adultism where youth artists unpack the effects of adultist behaviors on their development while inviting participants to reimagine and adopt new ways of engaging with youth. This particular session was conducted by Victor Sawyer & Brittney Boyd Bullock with their youth leads, Andrea Dixon and Maya Ashe.
Read moreCreativity is the Change You Wish to See in the World
There’s a reason for the phrase, “Go with the flow.” Conformity is simple. But what if I told you the creative process trains us to embrace change and challenge norms? No, this isn’t a lesson in how to make protest art. Rather, it’s about simple thinking differently, challenging our assumptions, and turning thoughts into action.
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