THE ARTSPARKS ANGLE

The ArtSparks Angle

The ArtSparks Angle is ArtSparks Foundation's professional learning program newsletter. Through this newsletter we intend to bring you relevant and timely information from the field of art education, and highlight our professional development offerings. To subscribe, please send an email to rramesh.artsparks@gmail.com

ISSUE 19 - May 2022

In this edition we share highlights of ArtSparks Virtual Annual Exhibition. We also have Mukta Navrekar from Better Education Lifestyle and Environment Foundation (BELIEF), a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences on conducting art-based interventions with the children in her space.

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ISSUE 18 - April 2022

In this edition, we highlight research undertaken and presented in Harvard's Project Zero report, 'The Qualities of Quality' offers insights on broadening learning through enriching art experiences. In this issue we also have Mahaingam Bartholomew from Teach for North East, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing his story of bringing transformative art education experiences to the children he serves.

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ISSUE 17 - December 2021

In this issue, we discuss the ten lessons that the arts can teach us developed by Dr.Elliot Eisner. We also have Rhea D'Souza from Bookworm Trust, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art education experiences to the children in Assagao, Goa.

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ISSUE 16 - November 2021

In the Champions of Art Education series, we feature one of the pioneers and powerful voices in art education, Viktor Lowenfield. We also have Megha from Adhvan Foundation, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art education experiences to children in child care institutions.

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ISSUE 15 - October 2021

In this issue, catch a glimpse of the first half of the ArtSparks Foundation's professional development program, EdSparks Collective 2021-22: program overview, a few of the participants' reflections and artworks. We also have Dravina from Kanavu, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art education experiences to children in rural Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu.

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ISSUE 14 - September 2021

In this issue, we discuss the problematic art practices in early childhood and explore ways to provide meaningful art experiences that cater to the developmental needs of young children and enrich their learning. We also have Divya Sharma from i-Saksham, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art education experiences to children who are first-generation learners and have no prior art experiences.

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ISSUE 13 - August 2021

In this issue, we share glimpses of our last month's ArtSpeaks session on Fostering Social-Emotional Learning through Art. We also have Ridhi Pathak from Swatantra Talim, one of our EdSparks Collective cohort members, sharing her experiences of bringing transformative art education experiences to the children of Ramdwari village in Uttar Pradesh. Lastly, the newsletter covers the Professional Learning Program event in August.

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ISSUE 12 - July 2021

We are delighted to present the 1st anniversary special edition of 'The ArtSparks Angle', Professional Learning Program Newsletter. This special issue reflects the last one year, and features a message from our Founder & Executive Director, in addition to an art-based activity for you, our readers, to try. We also have Neha Bhatt, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her experiences of bringing transformative art education experiences to the children in rural Uttarakhand.

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ISSUE 11 - June 2021

In the Champions of Art Education series, we feature one of the powerful and cogent voices in educational philosophy, Maxine Greene. We also have Shalaka Deshmukh, one of our EdSparks Collective cohort members, narrating her experience of participating in EdSparks Collective program and conducting robust art-based interventions with the children. Lastly, the newsletter covers the Professional Learning Program event in June.

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ISSUE 10 - May 2021

In this issue, we are introducing a new series on Champions of Art Education, through which we bring to you the works of some powerful voices in the field of art education. We also have Rohit Kumar, Co-founder of LECIN, our EdSparks Collective cohort member, narrating his experience of incorporating new learnings from the program to bringing meaningful and rich learning experiences to children they serve.

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ISSUE 9 - April 2021

In this issue, we discuss the role of visual arts in arming children with key skills for the future. We also have Manasi from Ayang Trust, our EdSparks Collective cohort members, narrating her experience of incorporating new learnings from the EdSparks Collective to develop a robust art-integrated library curriculum for the children they serve. Lastly, the newsletter covers some interesting upcoming events in April.

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ISSUE 8 - March 2021

In this edition, we introduce you to some of the interesting ideas shared by Maxine Greene, a powerful voice in art education. We also have Ramya and Vidya from Makkala Jagriti, our EdSparksCollective cohort members, narrating their experience of incorporating new learnings from the EdSparks Collective in the recent workshop conducted with their facilitators. Lastly, the newsletter covers the upcoming Professional Learning Program event in March.

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ISSUE 7 - Feb. 2021

In this issue, we share glimpses of the eighth ArtSpeaks session on Art & Early Childhood. We also have Soumya from Kshamatalaya Foundation, one of our EdSparks Collective cohort members, narrating her experience of incorporating new learnings from the EdSparks Collective in the Learning Festival 2021 conducted by Kshamatalaya Foundation.

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ISSUE 6 - Jan. 2021

In this edition, we cover the highlights of the second half of EdSparks Collective 2020-21 program. We also have Roshni Ravi, one of our EdSparks Collective cohort members, reflecting on her experiences on conducting art-based interventions with children. Lastly, the newsletter covers the upcoming Professional Learning Program event in January.

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ISSUE 5 - DEC. 2020
In this issue, we discuss the existing approaches in teaching visual arts in a classroom and explore robust teaching methodologies in the visual arts. We also have Maria Leena, one of our EdSparks Collective cohort members, reflecting on her experiences on conducting art-based interventions with children.

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ISSUE 4 - NOV. 2020
Catch a glimpse of the first half of the ArtSparks Foundation's professional development program, EdSparks Collective 2020-21: program overview, a few of the participants' reflections and artworks in this issue. We also have Vedika Thimmaiah, one of our EdSparks Collective cohort members, reflecting on her experiences conducting art-based interventions with children. Lastly, the newsletter covers the monthly Professional Learning Program events in November.

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ISSUE 3 - OCT. 2020
In this issue, we are excited to announce the launch of the book 'Art Sparks: Ideas. Methods. Process.', one-of-a-kind in Indian Art Education context. We also have Aswini Kumar, a past EdSparks Collective (2019-20) participant and founder of the organization, 'Gramothhan', sharing some of his experiences while conducting art based interventions with children.

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ISSUE 2 - SEPT. 2020
This issue highlights an article by Nisha Nair, Founder & Executive Director, ArtSparks Foundation. The article first appeared in Business World as part of a case analysis on the current system of education in India. The article highlights the need for transformation of the education system, and the role that the arts can play. Also featured is Ruchi Dhona, the Founder of Let's Open a Book, reflecting on her experiences participating in ArtSparks Foundation's professional development program, EdSparks Collective.

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ISSUE 1 - AUG. 2020
This issue highlights the challenges the pandemic has thrown up for everyone, and ways in which we can remotely engage children in the arts and continue to provide joyful learning opportunities.

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