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Is There a Michigan School for Performing Arts That’s Public?
If you’re looking for a Michigan school for performing arts that’s both public and in Southeast Michigan, you’ll find it at Arts Academy in the Woods (AAW). Located in a tranquil, tree-lined neighborhood in Fraser, AAW offers a unique arts-integrated curriculum. Their extensive arts program is combined with a solid academic curriculum that includes math,...
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Using Creativity to Relieve Stress
If you’ve never considered using creativity to relieve stress, you may be surprised at how transformative it can be. Of course, this isn’t news to educators and students at arts-integrated schools. Taking the time to pause and engage in stress-releasing activities through creative activities is a regular occurrence. And it’s an amazingly effective (and enjoyable)...

Michigan Arts Academy Stresses Critical Thinking in Art
If you’re the (often misunderstood) creative type, you may have never stopped to consider how you’re developing critical thinking in art. It’s a natural by-product. And this is great. Especially if you’re a student. Critical thinking is a vital skill every student should possess. It’s necessary to create, critique, assess, and ultimately propel you to...

21 Lesser-Known Jobs for Artists
If you’re considering a career in the arts, you may not be aware of the lesser-known jobs for artists. As such, you (or your parents), may not be too gung-ho about (you) pursuing an art degree. So as passionate arts-integrated educators, we’re here to enlighten you! Having an art degree doesn’t mean you’re consigned to...