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October 10, 2017

Reception Photos from Implicit Intersections - Artwork of MED Graduate Students

Author: Michael Smaczylo

Here are some pictures from Sunday’s celebratory closing reception for Implicit Intersections!   This was an exhibition showcasing the studio art practices of the Graduate students of Tyler School of Art and Architecture's Art Education and Community Practices Department. The concept for Implicit Intersections was to celebrate moments when the act of making art intersects with one's development as an educator/researcher.   Implicit Intersections featured the work of the following artists:   Maria La Rosa Benitez John Darling-Wolf Sarah Gregory Laura Hricko Caroline Kulp Kline Maddie Lesage Theresa Murtha Kyle Psulkowski Issa Revell Read More

Art Educator Jamie Forslund gives talk to attendees at reception for Ver de lejos Exhibition
October 3, 2017

Ver de lejos Exhibition Reception

Author: Michael Smaczylo

Some pictures from last Friday’s Ver De Lejos/To See from Afar show!This gallery showed work from the Mann Older Adult Center bilingual painting course, led by Jamie Forslund. These artists explore themes of memory, heritage, and beauty by connecting their lives in Philadelphia with memories of growing up in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, etc.The reception featured several artists present talking about their process and experience, as well as Art Educator Jamie Forslund talking about her experience teaching in a bilingual community arts program. Forslund highlighted the differences between teaching older adults from teaching children and adolescents, as well as the inspiration for some of the projects in the exhibition.   Read More

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