The Art of Strategic Communications
‘Strategic communications’ is a term describing an intentional and targeted messaging plan that is linked to overarching goals. The article places strategic communications in the context of arts and cultural education.
The Value of Multiple Perspectives in Advocacy
This article underscores the importance of advocacy that sees the larger system while working within a local context. Effective advocacy is accomplished by understanding first where you are, then embracing perspectives beyond your own. In collaboration with Creative Generation, this article is part of Case-making and Systems Change in Arts & Cultural Education.
The Power of the Individual in Advocacy
In the Introduction to Case-making and Systems Change, I shared an emerging model for how practitioners – such as artists, educators, community leaders, and more – can make the case for and also advocate through arts and culture to drive systemic change and address the complex challenges we were facing.
Case-making and Systems Change in Arts & Cultural Education
I am excited to join with colleagues at Creative Generation to launch a new series on case-making and systems change in arts and cultural education.
Because Shift Happens: Setting New Goals
There comes a time for honest reflection in the life of every arts educator and arts education program.
Recruiting Students: Back to Basics
We have all spent more time in our kitchens in the past year, which can be a good thing or too much of a good thing. I’ve come to appreciate that satisfying meals can be made with a limited number of ingredients; no fancy equipment or mad chef-y skills required.
Why We Advocate: It’s Personal
We advocate every day to advance issues we care about. What makes it personal is that it builds on our own experiences, beliefs and biases.
Advocacy is defined as the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. Advocacy may be a big “A” or a small “a” effort.
Be It Resolved. Sustaining ArtsEd in 2021
Who’s ready for 2021? I’m so ready that I’m starting early on my New Year’s Resolutions. I resolve to stop doom-scrolling, be kind, turn outrage into action, laugh more, and go easy on the _______. (Fill in the blank.)
A Little Help From My Friends: Focused Arts Ed Advocacy
There’s nothing like a crisis to focus the mind.
It becomes clear (as much as anything is clear these days) that focused arts ed advocacy is an important tool to add to the growing list of supports for educators and schools.
Come About! Arts Ed Advocacy in Urgent Times
Is urgent advocacy action needed for arts education at the local level?
Come about! is a command used in sailing when you want to tack (change direction) when the wind is in front of you.