Everyone is an artist...
Some may disagree, but artist and educator, Howard Schwartzberg proves it to be true with his innovative educational program, Reality Art Class (RAC). New York’s Department of Education recently awarded Howard with a grant to expand the course.

With the additional funds, Mr. Howard is running a staff development workshop to train teachers how to incorporate Reality Art values of artistic freedom and creativity into all subjects.

The workshop, led by Mr. Howard and Miss Wendy, is made up of about 12 teachers from The Career Education Center. Sessions began December 1st with inspiring enthusiasm and creative juices aflowing. The passionate group discussed the meaning of freespace and the significant impact of art education. A variety of voices and ideas filled the spacious studio, but all shared one basic desire; To reach out to New York’s young people in a new and fulfilling way. The question that remains ... Can everything be taught through art?

Miss Wendy believes that it’s not only possible, but art is an integral part of the human experience. The idea of aesthetic is as old as time. Conceptual elements of space, instinct and collaboration can be instilled in all subjects. Students become engaged by topics of math, english, science and history by learning through discovery. Reality Art Class teaches students a democratic process. Every student has something to offer.

In Reality Art classes, students are encouraged to create artwork that expresses their own understanding of what is being taught. Students come away with not only a grade, but a sense of self-accomplishment and a stronger desire to learn. Reality Art Class is just the beginning to a wave of education where adolescents are given the needed tools and opportunities to live successfully in a new reality . contact howard@projectilearts.org for more info

 

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