Overview

At the same time that arts funding and programming in schools are declining, exciting community-based art programs have successfully been able to build community, foster change, and enrich children's lives. Engaging Classrooms and Communities through Art provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the design and implementation of community-based art programs for educators, community leaders, and artists. The book combines case studies with diverse groups across the country that are using different media - including mural arts, dance, and video - with an informed introduction to the theory and history of community-based art. It is a perfect handbook for those looking to transform their communities through art.

Full Product Details

Author:   Beth Krensky ,  Seana Lowe Steffen
Publisher:   AltaMira Press
Imprint:   AltaMira Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9780759110670

ISBN 10:   0759110670
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   16 December 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Section I. Understanding Community Art Chapter 1. Introduction to Community Art and Community-Based Art Education Chapter 2. The Practice of Community Art: From Setting the Stage to Making Art Chapter 3. The Art Practitioner: Making the most of Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 4. The Participants: Seeing the Power of Community Art Chapter 5. The Theory behind the Practice Section II. Modeling the Practice of Community Art Chapter 6. Murals Chapter 7. Photography Chapter 8. Graphics in Posters and Billboards Chapter 9. Video Chapter 10. Dance Appendices Appendix A. A Brief History of Murals Appendix B. A Brief History of Photography Appendix C. A Brief History of Posters and Billboards Appendix D. A Brief History of Video Appendix E. A Brief History of Dance Appendix F. General Resources

Reviews

From the Preface: Community artists and especially those folks who are intrigued and enthusiastic about beginning this work have been in dire need of such a guide for a long time. While most publications about community-based art have documented or described the successes and failures of already-existing projects, Krensky and Steffen actually provide information and inspiration for implementing and sustaining excellent community arts practices. The past, present, and future of this work require such a 'how-to' book, especially now, when thenumber of community-based arts initiatives is exploding worldwide.--Tim Rollins

Author Information

Beth Krensky Beth Krensky is an assistant professor of art education and the Area Head of Art Teaching at the University of Utah. She is an artist, activist and educator. She is one of the founding members of the international artist collective, the Artnauts.Seana Lowe Steffen currently works with Mapleton Public Schools as an instructional guide training and coaching teachers in Expeditionary Learning. She has been a faculty member and was the founding director of INVST Community Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions