Education

Part Two: Evaluating Neurodiverse Accessibility Offerings and Education Support in Art Museums

Part Two: Evaluating Neurodiverse Accessibility Offerings and Education Support in Art Museums

Art Museums are still falling short of accessibility needs. To better understand how art museums are addressing neurodiverse audiences, an evaluation was conducted of 30 Art Museums in three areas: neurodiverse accessibility offerings, physical accessibility offerings, and educator support and resources.

Part One: Understanding Neurodiverse Accessibility in Art Museums

Part One: Understanding Neurodiverse Accessibility in Art Museums

For art museums, knowledge of and consideration of neurodiversity must be a requirement within the context of accessibility and DEAI efforts. How effectively are art museums actually providing neurodiverse accessibility, if at all? Additionally, what strategies can be implemented to enhance inclusivity for neurodiverse visitors and support educators who aim to bring neurodiverse students into these spaces?

Hurdles Made of Dollar Bills: The Gatekeeping of a College Education in Musical Theatre

Hurdles Made of Dollar Bills: The Gatekeeping of a College Education in Musical Theatre

For this analysis, author Ashley Offman has analyzed Playbill's Top 10 List from the most recent Broadway season. To fully understand the opportunities available for those who are trying to enter the industry, Ashley analyzed the costs of the current (as of November 2023) top 10 most represented schools on Broadway, the competition surrounding the process, and the possible consequences of the Supreme Court’s ruling to end affirmative action.

Essential Benefits of Arts Education for Students

Essential Benefits of Arts Education for Students

Secondary school arts education is undeniably a consequential and vital experience for students to grow personally, socially, and intellectually. It benefits students inside and outside of the classroom in numerous ways. This article examines the various core standards for arts education and how they impact student development.

The Connection of Digital Placemaking and Inequity

The Connection of Digital Placemaking and Inequity

Through a narrative-focused approach to digital placemaking, users gain an understanding of the environment they inhabit and perhaps a sense of “home.” However, A true collective experience cannot take place when certain populations lack the access and/or ability to participate in events, particularly in a digital space. Digital inequity has been entrenched as a significant barrier to education, employment, healthcare, and commerce in the 21st century.

The Arts Education for All Act: A Catalyst for STEAM Education

The Arts Education for All Act: A Catalyst for STEAM Education

The demand for STEM practitioners is growing in tandem with the demand for workers who are equipped to think about their social and ethical aspects. The intrinsic values of the arts, such as empathy, community, and imagination, combined with the logic of the STEM model, create a more well-rounded experience for youth. Agnes Chaves, a new media artist and founder of STEMarts Lab, advocates for the idea that STEAM education practices allow students to understand the ethics behind new technologies and their impact on nature and humanity when approaching a problem. Particularly for larger societal problems such as digital inequity, it’s crucial that students perceive themselves as caretakers of the planet and global citizens.

In the News: August 2022

In the News: August 2022

It is that time of the year – work is starting to pick up and school is back in session. To mark the beginning of a new academic year, this month’s round up of news focuses on current events regarding arts education.

How Technology Facilitates Culture Heritage Restoration and Preservation

How Technology Facilitates Culture Heritage Restoration and Preservation

This article presented projects and examples that have exemplified great progress in cultural heritage preservation. As these technologies continue to develop and experts in the field become more knowledgable and adept at using these technologies, there is a positive prospect that continually enhancing technologies will deliver further achievement in cultural heritage preservation and digitalization by human inventions and under human supervision.

How 3D Printing Is Building Itself Into Theatre

How 3D Printing Is Building Itself Into Theatre

Many industries have begun utilizing 3D printing to make work easier and more efficient. This technology is even making its way into the arts. Broadway theatres, university theatre departments, and theatres everywhere are implementing 3D printing technologies to construct props, and even to build entire sets. 3D printing brings new elements of realism and creativity into theatre. It is the future of stage and set design by enabling mass customization of specific designs and independent of outside factors, such as time constraints and availability. In recent years, the market for 3D printers in theatre has shifted from DIY projects to machines for professionals.