Tag Archives: Arts Education
Arts Ed Now: Exploring identity and personal narratives through art at Tuscan School
January 15, 2019Collaboration and sharing of ideas are inspiring for artists of all ages, for great learning and creation in part come from the work of others. It is always a goal in art education to utilize and explore content that … Continue reading
CNJG: How not to read ‘The Prize’
November 20, 2017At last month’s Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., we presented a workshop called “How Not to Read the Prize” to a standing-room-only audience of national, regional, and local foundations. We did so not to dispute the findings … Continue reading
Why arts education is vital to the workforce of tomorrow
October 16, 2017Recently I was asked to speak about how the arts — and specifically arts education — will contribute to the workforce of the future. The convening at which I spoke was primarily concerned with STEM education and its importance … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: From Armenia With Love
May 24, 2017The most important life lessons I have ever learned came from my music teacher in Yerevan, Armenia. When I was 15, Rita Israelovna Petrosian was my music theory and solfege — the study of singing and musicianship using solmization syllables … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: March is NJ Teen Arts Festival Time!
March 13, 2017This March begins the kickoff of the Teen Arts Festival circuit in New Jersey. Individual counties across New Jersey host local Teen Arts Festivals showcasing the literary, performing and visual talents of the resident teen artists. At these county festivals, … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: I Support the Arts and I Vote!
September 12, 2016What’s your issue in the upcoming election? From gun control to immigration, there are a host of public policy issues that provoke emotional and sometimes heated debate. Government support for the arts has taken a back seat since the culture … Continue reading
ArtPride New Jersey: The Arts AND … Movement
June 29, 2016Lessons Learned at #AFTACON2016 For nearly 60 years, Americans for the Arts has convened an annual convention for arts and community leaders to network and discuss strategies for building stronger towns, counties, and cities through the arts. As our professional … Continue reading
Arts Ed Now: It’s Time for New Jersey Governor’s Awardees to be Proud and Loud
May 4, 2016The 2016 New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education are just around the corner. You can join the celebration of talent, creativity and leadership on May 26 at the War Memorial’s Patriots Theatre in Trenton. Approximately 80 students will be … Continue reading
It’s National Arts Education Week!
September 14, 2015This is National Arts Education Week! What better time to celebrate the arts in our schools than when “back to school night” happens all over the state? This week marks the fifth annual National Arts Education Week, and it’s no secret … Continue reading
Arts Education in New Jersey Schools Continues to Grow
March 2, 2015New Jersey continues to lead the nation through the release of detailed arts education information to the public and the research findings look promising—a 4% increase in high school arts participation from the previous year with significant increases in dance … Continue reading
A Call to Reinvigorate Arts Journalism in New Jersey and beyond
July 9, 2014While the news media is changing at lightning speed and its outlets growing exponentially, the news itself seems harder and harder to find. The avalanche of what passes as news is too often lacking meaningful and credible content whether in … Continue reading
New Jersey Shines a Light on Arts Education
February 10, 2014A New Jersey state government agency offered some outstanding news last week. Surprised? Don’t be. The New Jersey Department of Education released the 2013 School Performance Reports and for the very first time in the nation arts measures were included. … Continue reading
