The Value of Street Art Part 1

The Value of Street Art Part 1

In our culture, street art is underappreciated and undervalued. Academic art can be looked upon like a status symbol for people who have the resources to study and learn it.  Academic art in the U.S. is often focused on art forms that originated in Europe, reflecting...
What Has My MFA Prepared Me For? Everything.

What Has My MFA Prepared Me For? Everything.

How many of us have heard the disdainful question, “What are you going to do with a degree in Fine Arts?” This is indicative of a larger and more fundamental problem with education – the idea that if you do not end up working within the exact industry that you...
Teaching the Art of Improvisation: Part 1

Teaching the Art of Improvisation: Part 1

Teachers are all great improvisers, but they might not realize it if they haven’t been awarded the opportunity to study improvisation. While improvisation can be applied to every walk of life, it is especially important in education. In a field where reactions...