Living Arts Blog
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The Living Arts blog provides updates and detailed information on the performing, visual, and media arts programming and events. Living Arts is a Detroit nonprofit located in the heart of Southwest Detroit. Working at the intersection of art and learning, they provide a wide range of arts experiences and arts-integrated education to students as young as 3 months (with caregiver participation)..
Living Arts Blog
1w ago
Living Arts was featured in a Rent. article! EXCERPT FROM “6 Unique Things to Do in Detroit” BY EMILY PASCALE
“One of the most unique things you can do in Detroit is getting involved in the creative scene. Whether for yourself or for the little ones, Living Arts provides an inspiring space for Detroit’s youth to ignite their creativity through performing, visual, and media arts. As a non-profit organization located in the heart of Southwest Detroit, they offer a range of programs and events that engage the community. One highlight is their annual Art & Media Exhibition, held each spring, w ..read more
Living Arts Blog
8M ago
This school year looked different than any other year before! However, our In-School Arts Program still served over 300 students using art strategies based on sculpting, painting, music, and creative storytelling. In-School Teaching Artists relied on technology to connect with their students, and to be honest, it was weird.
Professional Artist Stephanie Mae RichWell recalls her first virtual session with 3rd graders at Cesar Chavez Academy.
“I gave students editing access to a JamBoard [an extension made by Google] to collaboratively brainstorm, which got out-of-hand quite quickly as a s ..read more
Living Arts Blog
8M ago
After being remote for the past 18 months, we had our first in-person staff meeting with our new Executive Director. We met in my (Alaina Clarke, Communication Manager) backyard so we could be outdoors and be physically distanced from each other. Following our staff meeting, with bubble tea in hand, Laura and I grabbed a comfy seat in my backyard to chat and get to know each other a little bit better!
Alaina: “Okay, I’ll start with a couple of softball questions to get us going! What is the last tv show you binged and loved?”
Laura: I love Veronica Mars, Battlestar Galactica, and Psych. I rewa ..read more