Engaging Classrooms and Communities through Art : The Guide to Designing and Implementing Community-Based Art Education

At the same time that arts funding and programming in schools are declining, exciting community-based art programs have successfully been able to build community, foster change, and enrich children's lives. Engaging Classrooms and Communities through Art provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the design and implementation of community-based art programs for educators, community leaders, and artists. The book combines case studies with diverse groups across the country that are using different media including mural arts, dance, and video with an informed introduction to the theory and history of community-based art. It is a perfect handbook for those looking to transform their communities through art. [Publisher's text]

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