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Representation and social transformation

Representation and social transformation

The Artdog Quotes of the Week How does representation play a role in social transformation? Last week’s Monday post explored stereotypes and the power of portrayal. Now let’s tackle social transformation. Make no mistake. Society is always transforming. Social change happens, whether we want it to or not. And individually we can’t control how it changes.  One person’s efforts rarely provide a huge pivot point, unless that one person speaks for thousands, and society was ripe for the change. Case in point: #MeToo. That one was way overdue!…

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For the Arts

For the Arts

Day Seven: Gratitude for the Arts I suppose it is not terribly surprising that an artist, writer, and career art teacher would be grateful for something that has been such a vibrant force throughout her life, but I realized that I’ve heard very little being said, recently, about the value of the arts in our lives. I think we’re missing something important, by such an omission. There’s a quote from C. S. Lewis that I’ve seen popping up with fair frequency: “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…

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Valuing Creativity

Valuing Creativity

The Artdog Quote of the Week  Finding a way to value creativity in education, in the workplace, and in life, tends to ignite joy wherever it is found. Keep searching for new ways! IMAGE:  Many thanks to Looney Math Consulting for sharing this image. It’s one of several in their excellent article, “Honoring Creativity in the Classroom.” 

Supreme art

Supreme art

The Artdog Quote of the Week   As teachers and students head back to school in the USA and elsewhere, it’s important to establish priorities. IMAGE: Many thanks to InformED’s article, “30 Things You Can Do To Promote Creativity,” by Miriam Clifford, for sharing this image.

When is it play, and when is it creative work?

When is it play, and when is it creative work?

A much-belated Artdog Quote of the Week! I’ve been playing a little more than I “should” this week (always with the “shoulds” [insert quiet groan here]. You’d think I’d learn). Last week, I finished my final editing pass on Going to the XK9s. It’s the (eighth draft of the) first novel in my planned “XK9 Series.” I sent it off to my editor, took a deep breath, and . . . OMG! Really wanted to get going on the next…

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Who needs labor unions?

Who needs labor unions?

The Artdog Quote of the Week On this Labor Day, I wish both relaxation and a moment of thought to all of you. I know that in this country there are many people who think labor unions are the worst thing possible, so for you folks, here’s my trigger warning. As a teacher who will forever be grateful that my labor union went to bat for me when I was being unfairly treated by an employer, I have a very…

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