In my methods course we are learning about advocacy for the arts and promoting the importance of art in the curriculum. I have recently stumbled across a site that promotes Art and Technology, by the name of Eyebeam.
This is a non-profit organization 'dedicated to exposing broad and diverse audiences to new technologies and media arts, while simultaneously establishing and demonstrating new media as a significant genre of cultural production'. Their statement is similar to that of our CURR316 class, which is incorporating supportive technologies into the art classroom and keeping our students exposed to up-to-date devices.
Eyebeam implemented an educational program for young artists' professional development and helps them reach out to the community. They promote the artists through exhibitions, provide workshops and hold annual events demonstrating these artists accomplishments. Their organization uses technology to learn about art, create art, promote art, and exhibit art, which relates to our Technology Inventory for the Arts and it's potential uses.
Liana,
ReplyDeleteAnother perk of Eyebeam is it's location - teachers bring students on trips to the big museums in New York every year. I think it would be great to see if Eyebeam would take a student group for a tour. They would have the opportunity to see artists at work in this shared studio space and speak with them about technology and art. Definitely something to look into. Museums are great, but the interaction students could get from a working art center would be unique and relevant.
Laura, I agree that students would benefit from this direct interaction! Also, as a learning and growing artist myself i know I benefit from seeing other artists working live in front of me, or even from works in progress in their studio spaces. If Eyebeam did take students on a trip to artists' studios I believe it would encourage and inspire them when you expose them to multiple life styles, working spaces and inspirations of working, current artists.
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