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Essays from October 2008

October 22, 2008

The Metrics Syndrome
When they ask you for the metrics on community art, just say no. By Arlene Goldbard (October 2008)

October 10, 2008

Promoting Self and Community Empowerment Through Critical Pedagogy in a Community Art Program
Learning about the consequences of social injustice in Austin’s Greater Tomorrow Youth Art Program. By Christopher O. Adejumo (October 2008)

Young People's Art Works Toward Social Change: Performing Visions of Utopia
An analysis of art works created by young people in struggle. By Sharon Verner Chappell (October 2008)

Art Jump Off!: Choice at the Center of a Middle-school Afterschool Arts Program
Embracing student choice and personal attention as ways to help young people develop artistic skills. By John Giordano and Kassandra Derby (October 2008)

The Practices and Pedagogy of Pepón Osorio
How risk and trust and hope for a reciprocal practice can bring communities to life and life to communities. By Amalia Mesa-Bains and Pepón Osorio (October 2008)

A New Beginning: The Evolving Relationship between Artist and Community
A comic roller-coaster ride through a semester of community arts learning. By Christina Ralls (October 2008)

 
 


 

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