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We all know about Mondrian and his grids, right? Or should I say right angles?
Composition with Large
Creativity
Art as Math by Leo Francisco
Can a teacher use art to better understand math? As a teaching artist, I’ve found
Dancing the Monday Blues Away
Monday morning cobwebs are definitely a thing. The weekend is history. A new week and all its potential
Acting from the Heart
Scott Burton sits down with CoTA teaching artist Tori Rice.
Tori, what do you find most rewarding
Art Makes a Difference with Parents
“I’ve never gardened before,” said one of the parents in the class. This was the second round
11 Ways to Make 7
Leonardo Francisco
Fun with Dot Cards
Number 1 in a series of posts dedicated to playful exploration
Symbols, Symbols, Everywhere
Reneé Weissenburger
In an Intro to Literature class, I recently had a college student ask why we should
AND not OR
Amanda Peñaloza-Banks
When I was young, I remember feeling the pressure of deciding what I wanted
When Scientists Fashion Science into Art
Amanda Peñaloza-Banks
Many an intellectual conversation can be had and an essay, argument, or book
Make Anything
As the spring semester unwinds into summertime and a respite from full-time teaching (for most of
What’s in a Name
Leah Thomas
Yesterday, a fellow teaching artist and I met with a classroom teacher to plan our last
Permission to Fall Below, Permission to Rise Above
Reneé Weissenburger
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. once wrote a story about a society so equal that no one ever
Finding Synergy Between Form and Theme
Reneé Weissenburger
While integrating the arts in any form is sure to bring excitement to the classroom,
The Poignancy of Temporary Art
Reneé Weissenburger
Not all art is intended to outlive the artist. In fact, some art forms are designed
On Creativity, Kindness and Cruelty
Reneé Weissenburger
Engaging in creative projects can be marvelous for fostering confidence, self-reliance
Beware the Beauty Trap
Reneé Weissenburger
We’ve all be been there – someone has, at one time or another, questioned
Pursuit
Leah Thomas
“I want to study writing in college, but I know that’s probably a bad idea.” Katie
