NBC NEWS LINK: Chicago Comics Shows! 2021

  Juneteenth is now a Federal Holiday. Celebrating the word of freedom finally reaching the Slaves in Texas. Ending that system forever! Educators, Curriculum Coordinators, Serious Collectors, and readers will love the books and products being offered starting June 19th at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art.

 Its fantastic and unique historic group exhibition, "Chicago Comics: 1960 until Now!" features an intelligent, well designed, dynamic, and a truly diverse selection of visually charged books and related products that celebrate and explore contributions and creative expressions of Blacks, African Americans, LatinX, LGBTQ, and Asian practicing artists, writers & cartoonists. What a great way to expand positive appreciation and respectful curiosity in students of all levels for these people and cultures that often exist outside of standard curriculum guides and teaching scenarios.

 Did I say "Juneteenth"? What about for birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa too. Early gift buying is another way to boost the collections and options for avid or reluctant readers while serving up creative diversity in real time. This historic exhibition runs from Juneteenth until Oct. 13th 2021. Perfect for field trips and educational resourcing. Not to mention great fun and artistic excitement for every one else. See you at the MCA! https://mcachicago.org/.../2021/Chicago-Comics-1960s-To-Now

 

Making Art Helps.......

The above image was created in an Art Therapy session using clay & markers.  The "Making Art Helps" link is to an article supporting the value in therapy and wellness of art making regardless of one's skill level.

Art Therapy Link

Art therapy is finally being taken seriously as a tool for boosting health!

A new World Health Organization report lends  "heft and credibility" but it's only scratching the surface. 

1. Students in a workshop at the Logan Center per the University of Chicago Campus.

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 How Art Impacts Learning Outcomes.

What makes art such a great teaching tool? 

Art engages children's senses in open-ended play and develops Cognitive, Social, Emotional and Sensori-Motor skills. Art is a cooperative learning experience that provides pleasure, challenge, and a sense of mastery. Instruction in the arts is one of the best ways in which to involve the different modes of learning; through art, children learn complex thinking skills and master developmental tasks (Belden & Fessard, 2001).

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 2. Students in a workshop at the Blackstone Library.

 3. Making art at the Chicago Children's Museum.

 4. Drawing Godzilla at the Blackstone Library.

5. Drawing at the First Aid Comic Book Store.

(The above studio practice workshop pictures of 

art making activities led by Prof. Turtel Onli, M.A.A.T.

are presented for educational purposes and must not be reproduced or shared.)