Have you ever thought about the things you do everyday? Are there things you do intentionally or not? In reflecting on the theme of “unlearning,” I have noticed that there are a lot of things I do on autopilot. Why? Because they are things from how to fold my laundry to how I tie my shoes, that I have learned growing up and have stayed with me into adulthood. I have done certain things without any thought and have done some things a particular way since I can remember. They have become my status quo.
Read moreCall for Blog Posts: What Does Unlearning Mean to You?
Each member of our team will share their take on unlearning on the blog and we want to hear from you, too! Take a look at our Learning Unlearning series and tell us how you’re rethinking the norms in arts & cultural education.
Read moreSocial Movement Studies Publishes on the Efficacy of Artistic Activism
Need to convince collaborators or colleagues of the importance of using creativity in activism? The Center for Artistic Activism's Stephen Duncombe co-authored a new, evidence-based, empirical study of the impact of creative activism vs. conventional forms of activism!
Read moreMODERN MENTORSHIP: 'You are a handful' - a hand full of joy
A few years ago, I was invited to guest lecture in the United States on the intersection of music education and social justice in the international arena. Whilst each student recalled those who made a significant impact on their lives, a faculty member remarked about how our teachers live through our hands.
Read moreMODERN MENTORSHIP: The Solution that Has No Name: Revisiting Cyclical Mentorship
Since diving into the research that led to my work on Cyclical Mentorship in 2017, I have been thinking deeply on the concept of mentorship, especially in the arts and cultural education ecosystem, and how we can shift - or expand - the narrative. Some of the most compelling empirical evidence I have gathered involves conversations around mentorship, but there’s a major twist: these conversations are never directly about mentorship.
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