Field Trips in New York City
People from all walks of life and from every corner of the globe dream of visiting the Big Apple to take in the sights and experiences of America’s most populous city. When it comes to planning the activities for a field trip, however, the prospect might be...
Online Art Courses for Glass Artists
Fused glass art uses a technique where the artist joins two or more pieces of glass with heat in a kiln. In some cases, they use enough heat to stick the pieces together while retaining their original properties, but in others, the glass is heated until it takes a...
An Artist’s Perspective on NFTs
NFTs have opened the door for artists to share their works with more people and maintain some control over the works they sell. Many artists are using the blockchain to sell digital versions of their works. Steve Munro is a Melbourne-based artist who was born in...
The State of Museums Post Pandemic
When the pandemic arrived, the world changed very quickly. Not only was fear of COVID-19 abundant, but it came with anti-Asian racism and xenophobia. One museum in Los Angeles had trouble with their series of exhibits by female artists of Asian Pacific heritage, and...
What to Know About the Rising Trend of Book Banning
In 2022, while America is the land of the free, this may not apply across the board. There is a growing trend of book banning designed to prevent ideas and books from being shown to children in school. Some states are banning books that cover race and LBGTQ+ issues,...
New Experiences: Virtual Museum Tours
One of the changes that came about during the pandemic is virtual experiences. Many of these experiences are here for the unforeseeable future, including virtual tours of museums. Today, you can visit some of the most amazing museums around the world and view their...
A New Generation of Surrealist Painters
When surrealism began, artists painted works that blurred lines between reality and fantasy. The idea was that the artist would draw on their unconscious mind, and create something unique and unusual. Everything in the paintings has meaning, especially the colors....
Best Productivity Apps to Help Teachers Stay Focused
If you’re a teacher, chances are that at some point or another, you’ll find that there are days when your focus and energy just isn’t there. It’s important to make sure that you still have ways of staying on track and keeping things organized. A great place to start...
Seven Tips for Creating More Classroom Rapport
As a teacher, it is important to connect with your students. Many teachers do this well, while some have a style of lecturing that is dull and lacks engagement. It can be challenging to hold the students’ interest throughout the class, but by creating rapport in the...
Top Back-to-School Books to Build Classroom Community
When the school year starts, students have a lot of adjusting to do. They may have had a more relaxed summer free of schedules and routines, and it is important to find ways to build a sense of classroom community and ease them back into the structure. Continue...