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 [email protected]
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ISSUE 43- September 2024
In this edition, we feature a glimpse of EdSparks Collective's Impact Study on Ranjeet Kokate, an art educator and teacher-trainer. We also feature Jyothi from SATH Foundation (Bengaluru), a past EdSparks Collective participant, reflecting on her experiences of using art as an educational tool to facilitate meaningful learning for the children she serves. Click here to read Issue 43. ISSUE 42 - July 2024
In this edition, we provide highlights from our first meet in the northeast region of India - Assam. We also have Sukhada from Anandban (Pune, Maharashtra), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, reflecting on her experiences of using art as a tool to facilitate meaningful learning for early childhood. Click here to read Issue 42. ISSUE 41 - May 2024
In this edition, we provide highlights from the regional meet at Bengaluru, Karnataka. We also have Prerna from The Blue Ladder Trust (Guwahati, Assam), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, thinking back on her experiences of enabling children she works with to learn important skills through art. Click here to read Issue 41. ISSUE 40 - March 2024
In this edition, we share highlights from the regional meet at Pune. We also have Bharath from CARE India (Bengaluru), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, reflecting on his experiences of using art as a tool to facilitate meaningful learning for the children he works with. Click here to read Issue 40. ISSUE 39 - Feb 2024
In this edition we feature 'EdSparks Collective', the Professional Development course offered by ArtSparks. We also feature Abhisheka from Nature ConservationFoundation (Bengaluru), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences of conducting transformative art-based educational experiences with the children she works with. Click here to read Issue 39. ISSUE 38 - Jan 2024
In this special edition, we reflect on the year gone by, and celebrate all the accomplishments, experiences and learnings that will most certainly inform the work we do in this new year! Click here to read Issue 38. ISSUE 37 - Nov 2023
In this edition, we feature ArtSparks’ Professional Development Course, EdSparks Collective 2023-24 (Phase 1). We also feature Megha from Muskan (Bhopal), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences of conducting transformative art-based educational experiences with the children she works with. Click here to read Issue 37. ISSUE 36 - Oct 2023
In this feature we provide an introduction to EdSparks Collective Cohort 2023-24. We also feature Ningthianching and Chiinthanching from Centre for Community Initiative (Manipur), past-EdSparks Collective participants, sharing their experiences of bringing transformative art-based educational experiences to the children they work with. Click here to read Issue 36. ISSUE 35 - Sep 2023
In this feature we provide information on the EdSparks Collective program. We also feature Venkat from Kidpower India (Visakhapatnam), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, sharing his experiences of bringing transformative art-based educational experiences to the children he works with. Click here to read Issue 35. ISSUE 34 - Aug 2023
In this edition we explore the role of a teacher within child-centered pedagogy. We also feature Saranya from Wipro Foundation (Bengaluru), a past-EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her experiences of bringing transformative art-based educational experiences to the children in her community. Click here to read Issue 34. ISSUE 33 - July 2023
In this issue we share a glimpse of the ArtSpeaks session, featuring Shalakha Deshmukh, that we hosted in the month of June. We also feature Swarnarupa from Gramothhan (Sonepur, Odisha), a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her experiences of bringing transformative art-based educational experiences to the children she serves. Click here to read Issue 33. ISSUE 32 - June 2023
In this newsletter we highlight some of ArtSparks' work in alignment to what has been emphasized in the National Curriculum Framework 2023. We also feature Shweta from Unmukt Foundation (Bhubaneswar, Odisha), a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art-based educational experiences to the children her organization serves. Click here to read Issue 32. ISSUE 31 - May 2023
In this newsletter we feature a glimpse of EdSparks Collective's Impact Study on Shalaka Deshmukh, an experienced educator. We also feature Nidhi from Aarohi (Uttarakhand), a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art-based educational experiences to the children her organization serves. Click here to read Issue 31. ISSUE 30 - April 2023
In this newsletter we feature the 2nd Edition of Project Empow[HER], a special project initiated by ArtSparks. We also feature Ashwini from Avaniti Education and Training Foundation, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her story of bringing transformative art educational experiences to the children her organization serves. Click here to read Issue 30. ISSUE 29 - March 2023
In this edition we provide highlights from the Regional Meet at Mumbai. We also have Bhubaneshwari from Ashayen, a past EdSparks Collective participant, reflecting on her experiences using art as a tool to facilitate meaningful learning for the children she works with. Click here to read Issue 29. ISSUE 28 - February 2023
In this edition we cover the highlights of the second half of EdSparks Collective 2022-23 program. We also have Nageswari from FEATHERS, a past EdSparks Collective participant, reflecting on her experiences on conducting art-based interventions with the children that she works with. Click here to read Issue 28. ISSUE 27 - January 2023
In this edition we provide highlights from ArtSparks' course on Visual Art & Aesthetics with MA Education students from Azim Premji University. We also have Poonam from Unnati ISEC, a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences of conducting art-based learning interventions with the children in her space. Click here to read Issue 27. ISSUE 26 - December 2022
In this edition we provide highlights from the Regional Meet held at Bhubaneswar, Odisha with our partner organizations. We also have Narendrayash from Varitra Foundation, a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating his experiences of conducting art-based learning interventions with the children in his space. Click here to read Issue 26. ISSUE 25 - November 2022
In this edition we provide a glimpse of ArtSparks' EdSparks Collective 2022-23 (Phase 1). We also have Pravina from Simple Education Foundation, a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences of conducting art-based learning interventions with the children she works with. Click here to read Issue 25. ISSUE 24 - October 2022
In this edition we explore how participation in creative activities can unlock many wonders. We also have Padmini from Jhamtse Ghatsal Children's Community, a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences on conducting educational interventions using art with the children in her space. Click here to read Issue 24. ISSUE 23 - September 2022
We are happy to present the latest edition of The ArtSparks Angle, ArtSparks’ Professional Learning and Development Program newsletter. In this edition we provide highlights from the Book Talk on 'Art Sparks: Ideas. Methods. Process'. We also have Ashima from Shiv Nadar School, a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences on conducting art-based learning interventions with the children in her space. Click here to read Issue 23. ISSUE 22 - August 2022
We are happy to present the latest edition of The ArtSparks Angle, ArtSparks’ Professional Learning and Development Program newsletter. In this edition we feature ArtSparks' EdSparks Collective 2021-22 cohort. We also have Kuheli from Towards Future, a past EdSparks Collective participant, narrating her experiences on conducting art-based learning interventions with the children in her space. Click here to read Issue 22. ISSUE 21 - July 2022
In this special issue we reflect on teaching and learning practices, share with you, our readers, an art-based activity, and much more. We have Shangmila, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing her experiences of bringing transformative art education experiences to the children of Manipur. Click here to read Issue 21. ISSUE 20 - June 2022
In this edition, we feature Project Empow[HER], a special project initiated by ArtSparks. We also have Ranjit Kokate from Pragat Shikshan Sanstha, a past EdSparks Collective participant, sharing his story of bringing transformative art educational experiences to the children his organization serves. Click here to read Issue 20. 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. Click here to read Issue 19. 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. Click here to read Issue 18. 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. Click here to read Issue 17. 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. Click here to read Issue 16. 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. Click here to read Issue 15. 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. Click here to read Issue 14. 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. Click here to read Issue 13. 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. Click here to read Issue 12. 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. Click here to read Issue 11. 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. Click here to read Issue 10. 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. Click here to read Issue 9. 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. Click here to read Issue 8. 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. Click here to read Issue 7. 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. Click here to read Issue 6. 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. Click here to read Issue 5. 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. Click here to read Issue 4. 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. Click here to read Issue 3. 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. Click here to read Issue 2. |
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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. Click here to read Issue 1. |
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