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Why do the Arts Matter? A Working-Class Perspective

Why do the Arts Matter? A Working-Class Perspective

by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?

Why the Arts are Important to Me:  a Working-Class Perspective Guest post on Artist Strong By Lou Mycroft, Teacher Educator, Runner and Mum My mom was a visual artist, although as she didn’t raise me, that was hardly an influence on my life. I have no technical skills...

Bittersweet – Reflection on the Art Show

by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?

Last week I spoke about the art show my students set up. Today I watched it disassemble. And while I’m relieved the work is over it feels bittersweet. The kids work hard (and so do I!) to showcase their art and make it visible to people who may not even realize...
Putting it all together: Celebrating your efforts

Putting it all together: Celebrating your efforts

by Carrie Brummer | Why do the Arts Matter?

An Art Show It is one thing to make your art and enjoy the finished product. It is an entirely different experience to celebrate your work and make an active choice to put it on display to showcase your time and effort. This weekend I’m watching students put...

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