An Interview with Nola Scott Jones
Nola Scott Jones, recently retired Director of Visual & Performing Arts for Metro Schools, offers her thoughts on the current status and future outlook for the arts in our schools.
Do all Metro...
Teachers Get Ready: I.T. Creswell Honor Choir at Middle School Mass Choir Festival
WORDS Laurie T. Schell
It’s that time again. Students are heading back to school, with new backpacks and fresh haircuts, ready to tackle a new year of learning. And teachers are ready to welcome th...
Tennessee Roundup: Austin Peay’s Center of Excellence and Community School Elevate the Arts in Middle Tennessee
Clarksville, Tennessee, is home to Austin Peay State University (APSU), where you’ll find over 10,000 “Governors” enrolled in 62 different majors and 108 concentrations. At APSU, you’ll also find the state’s on...
Video Field Trip to Nan Jacobsohn’s Studio
July 2018
by Cassie Stephens
Art Teacher
Johnson Elementary
All my kindergarten through fourth grade students are currently creating with clay. My art room floor is so covered in clay dust tha...
Oliver Middle School Theater: The Launch Pad
July 2018
On the Horizon
Words by DeeGee Lester
Photography by Jean-Francoise Riand
Most adults would agree that it’s the crazy, noisy, anxiety-riddled years of middle school that are most...
Measuring Success
July 2018
Photograph by Donn Jones
by Laurie T. Schell
CEO, Arts Education Advocate
www.ElevateArtsEd.org
What does success look like in arts education?
An elementary a...
Tennessee Fine Arts Standards: A New Vision and Purpose
July 2018
by Brad Foust, DMA
District Fine Arts Specialist at Bartlett City Schools
Briana and Nigel, 4th grade students from Bartlett Elementary School, creating a replica of ...
The Frist’s Martin ArtQuest Gallery is Back!
by Nicole Leonard
Last week the Frist Art Museum debuted the newly renovated Martin ArtQuest Gallery featuring activities focused on communication, creativity, and critical thinking for all ages. The fresh, ...