Connecting Art: Creativity and Engagement in Environmental Education and Practice

Formation of GATE and Exhibit Catalog

2011-06-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

As part of the Living Green Expo Art Exhibit, we announced the formation of an arts+environment group called GATE -- Green Art Together Evolving. GATE is the hosting group for the Connecting Art blog, which is specifically targeted at Arts in Environmental Education. Here is a link to the GATE site blog post announcing that the exhibit catalog is available to order from the show "Art as Gateway for Community Engagement: Sustaining Nature and Culture."

Countdown to Environmental Art Show! May 7-8, St,Paul, MN

2011-04-29T07:01:00.000-07:00

This is the 10^th anniversary of the art exhibit exploring the intersections of art and environment at the annual Living Green Expo. This year's show is called “Art as Gateway to Community Engagement: Sustaining Nature and Culture.” Curated by Roslye B. Ultan, this show features over 50 artists and will take place May 7-8 at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds Fine Arts Building. For more information go to: http://www.livinggreenexpo.mn/expo-highlights/art-exhibition

Front of Exhibit Card (click to enlarge)

Back of Exhibit Card (click to enlarge)

"How can art enrich environmental education and practice?"

2011-04-06T15:59:00.000-07:00

Should art just be one of the many disciplines that can intersect with environmental education, or can an overall artistic approach in structuring environmental education help it to achieve its stewardship value goals by more whole-person engagement? What insights might an artistic lens offer scientific and ecological understanding?
What have you seen or experienced?

Call for Examples

2011-03-31T17:34:00.001-07:00

Have an example of the arts in environmental education you want to share?
Email us or comment directly to this post with your suggestions.

What are your favorite resources?

2011-03-31T17:24:00.000-07:00

Have a favorite resource that you use regularly? Please share any resources you think might be useful to others interested in the connections between art and environmental education by commenting on this post.