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Why Arts Educators Are Essential
With the educational world in the United States focusing so heavily on science, tech, engineering, and math (a.k.a. STEM) subjects, you may wonder why arts educators are essential. After all, there’s no ‘A’ in the acronym. This is a mistake though. Walk through the halls of any arts-integrated middle or high school and you’ll witness...
Are There Any Cool Artsy Small Towns in America?
When you think of small town U.S.A., it may surprise you to discover that there are many artsy small towns in America. And we’re not just talking about towns with cute crafty stores populating their main streets. In a previous post, we looked at five great mid-size towns where artists can make it in the...
Fabulous Female Artists You May Not Know
For centuries, the spotlight for artists was typically reserved for men. So unless you’re an art scholar, there are probably plenty of female artists you may not know. We’re not referring to the better-known artists such as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, or Mary Cassatt – who gained notoriety in the male-dominated industry. Sometimes this was...