Art Education in Practice Series

Artmaking, Play, and Meaning Making

By Sydney R. Walker

The idea of play as an in­strument of thinking can be applied to students of all ages. Framing artmaking with play as two forces pulling in opposite directions can expose hidden ideas. In this impactful new book, the author draws from contemporary artists and classroom artmaking to demonstrate how play works to evoke diverse thought and challenges students to move beyond traditional artmaking. 210 pages, softcover.

Race and Art Education

By Amelia M. Kraehe & Joni B. Acuff

“We need strategies and a succinct vocabulary that helps us speak frankly about how race guides our work, from curriculum to classroom management.” With a focus on classroom practice, this book addresses issues of race in an accessible style. It provides a well-informed introduction to essential concepts for engaging race and includes units of instruction and practical suggestions for doing so in a construc­tive, equity-oriented manner. 212 pages, softcover.

Therapeutic Approaches
in Art Education

By Lisa Kay

Working with students who have expe­rienced adversity and trauma can be challenging. Discover trauma-informed approaches from Dr. Lisa Kay that provide a practical guide for educators who wish to support therapeutic art- making in their practice. In this book, you will find strategies that can be applied to a typical classroom setting—urban, rural, or suburban—to help you support your students in thoughtful, holistic ways. 186 pages, softcover.