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Girls That Create Quick Links

With Quick Links, you’ll find a curated list of outside links to stories focusing on creativity, parenting, arts, plus more.

 

Remembering Faith Ringgold for Her Expansive Practice, Bridging Art and Life

Subverting notions of Black identity and gender performativity across five decades, Ringgold set the stage for artists and women of colour across modern art. stirworld.com

Loneliness Isn’t Only a Teen or Adult Problem. Little Kids Feel It, Too.

Why screens may play a role in loneliness among young girls. mashable.com

Why Hayv Kahraman’s Women Won’t Let You See Them

The artist’s largest institutional show to date at the ICA San Francisco confronts the legacy of colonialism in botany. artnet.com

From Entrepreneurs to Innovators, Why Creativity and Critical Thinking is Important in Children

In the formative years of childhood, developing creativity and critical thinking lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth. economictimes.indiatimes.com

Faith Ringgold Paved the Way

The late artist fiercely reckoned with the status quo, leaving the art world better than she found it through a rich legacy of Black feminist activism and artmaking. hyperallergic.com

Who Was Mary Cassatt and Why Was She So Important?

Here we examine 14 key artworks that reflect the diverse facets of Cassatt’s career, as well as the privileges and constraints of female artists in a male-dominated 19th-century art world. artnews.com

Women Artists Are Catching Up, but Equality Will Still Take a While

An exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts features an array of artists sharing their views of an increasingly complex world. nytimes.com

When Will Women Artists Be Equal?

After decades of work, expectations for women artists to prioritize family — or male peers — remains the prevailing norm rather than the exception. hyperallergic.com

The Pioneering Women Behind The Invisible Art of Film Editing

Film editing is one of the most important aspects of filmmaking, and since the dawn of cinema, women have played a pivotal role in Hollywood as editors. npr.org

Museums Without Men: Audio Guides to Celebrate Dozens of Female Artists

Project to run during Women’s History Month at institutions including Tate Britain and Met in New York. theguardian.com

How Contemporary Women Artists Are Reimagining Cubism—and the Body

A surge of artists—many of them young and female—are engaging with Cubist techniques. artsy.net

Older Women in the Arts Should Get More Respect

Why the best part of the entire Grammys was Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman. trinitonian.com

18 Books for Reluctant Middle School Readers

We asked teachers to recommend their top book picks for students who say they “just aren’t that into reading.” edutopia.org

How Diverse Are The Art Museums In The US?

How diverse is the art in US museums? Do we see a commonality of nationalities, genders, or backgrounds appearing in art museums? And, which of these artists appear the most frequently? singulart.com

‘Motherly Love’: Singer Cat Janice Enters Hospice; Last Song Proceeds Go to 7-Year-Old Son

Proceeds from Janice’s latest song, ‘Dance You Outta My Head,’ will go directly to her son Loren. She says she wanted the track “to bring joy and fun.”

Life Kit: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Being a New Mom

Becoming a mother is a huge, complicated life transition that can rock every fiber of a person’s being. The process even has its own name: matrescence. npr.org

Podcast: The Gender Politics of Pockets

Hannah Carlson teaches dress history and material culture at the Rhode Island School of Design. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the gender politics of why men get pockets when women don’t, and why pockets can be seen as signs of everything from laziness to respectability. kera.org

How to Display Children’s Artwork Without Disrupting Your Decor, According to Interior Designers

Put down the fridge magnets, this is how to showcase your kid’s masterpieces like an interior designer. homesandgardens.com

Newton-Based Artist Puts a Feminist Perspective on ‘Masterpieces’

On a recent afternoon, school groups and other patrons take in the work of Newton-based artist Dinorá Justice in the Museum of Fine Art’s contemporary wing. wbur.org

Why the Comparisons Between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift?

Why do women in music get pitted against one another and at what cost? npr.org

5 Theater Games to Build Young Learners’ Executive Functioning

Research finds that dramatic play games can help students develop self-control and improve their listening skills. edutopia.org

She was Born in Philly and Made a Career in France, but Don’t Call Artist Barbara Chase-Riboud an Expat

As one of the few people alive who has talked to the late Josephine Baker, world-renowned author, artist, and native Philadelphian Barbara Chase-Riboud breathes rare air. inquirer.com

Using Drawing as a Powerful Learning Tool

When students draw something they’re learning about, they’re more likely to remember key details. edutopia.org

New Met Exhibition Celebrates Women Fashion Designers

“Women Dressing Women” gives often-forgotten figures in fashion history their due. smithsonianmag.com

‘She Was a Pure Creator.’ The Art World Rediscovers Surrealist Painter Leonor Fini

Nearly 30 years after her death, Leonor Fini’s captivating, often gender-bending images are attracting renewed attention. interlochenpublicradio.org

When Women Artists Choose Mothering Over Making Work

Why does the act of stepping away from a creative vocation still have the power to shock? nytimes.com

50 Years Ago, She Broke Illustration’s Glass Ceiling

An exhibition of Barbara Nessim’s drawings contextualizes the artist’s graphic portraiture of women against the backdrop of shifting gender roles and equity in the US. hyperallergic.com

KENNEDY CENTER HONORS: She Wasn’t the First, but Queen Latifah Was Special From the Start

In her hip-hop debut, 1989′s ‘All Hail the Queen,’ a major talent was already ascending. washingtonpost.com

Being a Woman in Magic May be the Hardest Trick of All

Only about 8 percent of stage magicians are women. A new generation of performers wants to change that. nytimes.com

New Report Reveals How The Marketing Of Toys Reinforces Gender Stereotypes

Children’s ambitions, interests, and skills are shaped very early on by the media they consume, their choice of toys, and how they play. forbes.com

Simone Leigh’s Work Explores How Black Women Have Been Misrepresented in Art and Culture

Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world’s most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. pbs.org

Seems Fishy: Why Can’t All Galleries be More Like the National Museum of Women in the Arts?

The Washington DC institution has just opened after a two-year renovation – and its collection means you’ll never look at an art museum in the same way again. theguardian.com

Could Creativity Transform Medicine? These Artists Think So

In her new book, Artists Remaking Medicine, Emily Peters collaborated with artists, writers and musicians, including some doctors and public health professionals, to share surprising ideas about how creativity might make health care more humane. wpsu.org

What Fuels the ‘Manic Creativity’ of Joan Baez

The 82-year-old singer and subject of a new documentary sleeps in a tree, has come to terms with not being a reader and is more interested in upside down than right side up. nytimes.com

Podcast: How to Claim Your Space and Embrace Your Worth With Eliza VanCort

Podcast: Erin speaks with Eliza VanCort, author, survivor, speaker, and podcaster. Their conversation revolves around VanCort’s experiences and valuable advice for women and girls on claiming their space, overcoming nerves, and dealing with societal expectations.

Seeds of Potential: The Caribbean Women Reviving a Dying Art

Seed work was first practised by enslaved African women in Antigua and Barbuda. With few artisans left, efforts are under way to preserve it in a way that empowers younger generations. theguardian.com

Feeling Lonely? It’s Time to Get Creative

When we’re feeling lonely, maybe the best thing to do is pick up a paint brush or pen and express how we’re feeling. Dr. Jeremy Nobel joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how we can use creative expression to connect with others. kera.org

Podcast: Cultivating Happiness and Resilience Through Gratitude, Insights from Nancy Davis Kho

Erin chats with Nancy Davis Kho about the significance of expressing gratitude, the benefits of writing thank you letters, and the profound impact these practices can have on enhancing positivity and resilience in life.

Podcast: Entrepreneurship and Doing the Right Work With Frenchie Ferenczi

Podcast: Erin interviews business strategist and advisor Frenchie Ferenczi. The episode focuses on entrepreneurship, perseverance, curiosity, and the role of mental health in building a successful business.

Foundation Interview: Nina Tassler

The legendary CBS exec on making TV history with CSI and The Good Wife. emmys.com

Podcast: Empowering Girls and Regenerative Business With Madeline Reeves

Erin and guest Madeline Reeves, Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, engage in a thought-provoking conversation about empowering girls, the importance of creativity, and the challenges and opportunities in business.

Podcast: Build Your Dream Network With Kelly Hoey

Erin chats with Kelly Hoey, author of the book Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World, about the importance of networking.

Alma Thomas’ Signature Style Is Full of Color and Tiled Brushstrokes

After a career as a schoolteacher, the Washington, D.C.-based painter flourished, creating vibrant patterns inspired by nature, the cosmos and music. smithsonianmag.com

The National Museum of Women in the Arts Reopens After $67.5m Makeover

The Washington, DC, museum opens on 21 October with an ambitious show of previously unseen large-scale sculptures and immersive installations. theartnewspaper.com

Podcast: Social Change Through Filmmaking With Cynthia Salzman Mondell

Erin welcomes award-winning filmmaker and playwright Cynthia Salzman Mondell. Their conversation focuses on Salzman Mondell’s journey into filmmaking, her work, and insights about the industry.

Drawn to Art Returns with Ten New Digital Comics About Inspiring Women

The series now features thirty comics about women artists represented in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. smithsonianmag.com

10 of the Best Pieces of Classical Music for Children

From Tchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet to Bizet’s barnstorming orchestral overture, some of the greatest classical pieces make perfect music for children. classicfm.com

Feminist Film Theory: An Introductory Reading List

Evolving from the analysis of representations of women in film, feminist film theory asks questions about identity, sexuality, and the politics of spectatorship. jstor.org

Podcast: Carly Adams, Founder of Tidy Revival, On Organization + Creativity + Mental Health

Carly Adams, the founder of Tidy Revival, discusses with Erin the importance of organization in terms of physical and mental health and how to maintain it for a long time.

Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life’s Challenges, Study Finds

Researchers found that when school-age children learned some “narrative creativity” techniques — such as shifting your perspective and imagining “what if” scenarios — they quickly became better problem-solvers. usnews.com

Podcast: Valuing the Sacred Feminine: A Conversation with Andrea Menard

On this Girls That Create podcast episode, Erin chats with Andrea Menard, who shares her indigenous heritage, inspiring journey in the world of arts, work in feminine leadership, and the importance of raising voices that have been silenced.

Podcast: Growth and Transformation With Leah Frazier

Leah Frazier joins Erin on the Girls that Create podcast to talk about her journey from being an attorney to a media maven and her recent venture into the health and wellness space.

Podcast: Why You Love Your Favorite Song

Susan Rogers is a cognitive neuroscientist and professor at Berklee College of Music, as well as a multiplatinum record producer. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why our brains respond to certain music, our music personality types, and how music can shape identity. kera.org

Progress Toward Parity for Women on Movie Screens Has Stalled, Report Finds

A new study on inclusion in film shows just how much of a rarity “Barbie” is. pbs.org

Podcast: Empowering Fandoms for Change With Sabrina Cartan

Erin welcomes guest Sabrina Cartan, a fan activist, writer, and award-winning digital strategist specializing in mobilizing online fan communities for social justice and civic causes.

A New Netflix Docuseries Takes on the Unsung Legacy of Women in Hip-Hop

There is no hip-hop without Black women. vogue.com

Podcast: Art Advisor Maria Brito: How Creativity Rules the World

Erin and her guest Maria Brito chat about creativity, the importance of curiosity, the myth of the starving artist, and the role of failure in the creative process. girlsthatcreate.com

Podcast: Digital Marketer Julia Lumpkin: Balancing Career in Tech and Love of Dance

Erin and Digital Marketer Julia Lumpkin, founder of Magnify Consulting, chat about Lumpkin’s passion for technology/dance and how she has managed to balance both in her life. girlsthatcreate.com

Kindle Creativity With 74 Narrative Journal Prompts For Students

From reflecting on significant moments in the past to exploring imaginary worlds, these prompts are a gateway to unlocking the potential of bright young minds. teachingexpertise.com

How TV Learned to Take Teenagers Seriously

Podcast: Entertainment journalist Thea Glassman joins Krys Boyd to make the case that teen shows of yesterday paved the way for today’s diverse, complex and compelling teen storylines. kera.org

The Woman Who Blew Up the Art Scene

In the 1970s, Ann Slavit upended expectations with her inflatable public works. tufts.edu

Is Barbie a Feminist Icon? It’s Complicated

The Barbie movie has smashed box-office records, brought dress-up back and put feminism in the spotlight. npr.org

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Sets A Box Office Record. Here’s What It Means For Female Directors

The number of female directors of top-grossing films remains extremely small. forbes.com

Podcast: Empowering Girls to Discover Their Strengths with Career Coach Kyla Martin

Erin and guest career coach Kyla Martin chat about empowering girls to discover their strengths, the importance of embracing the process of creativity, and the role of fear in personal development. girlsthatcreate.com

Nine Overlooked Women Artists in Their Nineties

Artsy selects nine overlooked women artists in their nineties, whose work, while significant, still hasn’t received the attention it deserves. artsy.net

Podcast: Tour Manager Felicia Bennett and the Live Music Industry

Erin and guest Felicia Bennett discuss Bennett’s career path, the role of a tour manager, the importance of internships, and the need for more representation of women of color in the music industry. girlsthatcreate.com

Podcast: Raising LGBTQIA+ Children with Love and Acceptance | Telaina Eriksen

Erin and guest Telaina Eriksen chat about how parents and caregivers can support children who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. girlsthatcreate.com

Pay Equity Eludes Even The Art World

Women, according to the National Endowment for the Arts, earn 80 cents for every dollar male artists earn. forbes.com

Podcast: Kailan Carr, From Teacher to Quiet Book Queen

Erin and guest Kailan Carr, owner of Quiet Book Queen and Crafts in Between, chat about the importance of screen-free activities for young children and the potential impact of screen time on their development. girlsthatcreate.com

The Genius Behind Bisa Butler’s Vibrant Quilts

The renowned artist’s exuberant portraits celebrate Black history and take the form to a new level. smithsonianmag.com

Study Shows Benefits of Creativity for Youth Mental Health

Young people who engage in creative activities report a reduction in feelings of stress or anxiety, according to a new study. wsiu.org

Podcast: Deal With It, Doll! Author Christine Horstman

Erin and her guest, author Christine Horstman, discuss the pressure of achievement in children’s lives, learned helplessness, encouraging children’s interests, the importance of acceptance in parenting, and more. girlsthatcreate.com

Imagine Spider-Woman With a Crochet Hook

In “My Neighbor’s Garden,” an installation at Madison Square Park, Sheila Pepe uses the humble art of crochet to shape space and build community. nytimes.com

Podcast: Exploring Design and Watercolor With Volta Voloshin-Smith

Erin and her guest, watercolor artist and entrepreneur Volta Voloshin-Smith, chat about Voloshin-Smith’s journey, experiences, advice for aspiring artists, and her design business Color Snack. girlsthatcreate.com

Edith Kanaka’ole is The First Hawaiian Woman to Grace a U.S. Quarter

For the first time, the U.S. Mint is featuring a Native Hawaiian woman on a quarter. Edith Kanakaʻole was a Hawaiian cultural icon, teacher and composer. npr.org

10 Favorite Writers for Middle School Students

These authors are consistent top picks of middle school students and may help inspire a lasting love of reading. edutopia.org

Artist Carrie Mae Weems: ‘I want to invite you in’

Her photography has made profound statements about family, race and life in the US over the past 40 years. ft.com

Podcast: Exploring Self-Care and Mental Health With Brea Schmidt

Erin her guest Brea Schmidt talk about Schmidt’s online platform The Thinking Branch, and why parents and caregivers need to think about their approach to self-care and mental health. girlsthatcreate.com

Podcast: Dr. Nicole Bedera, Preventing Sexual Violence

Host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest sociologist Dr. Nicole Bedera discuss how sexual violence is much bigger than the people involved in a sexual assault and how to support survivors. girlsthatcreate.com

A New Film Shines a Light on Women Conductors

The director of “Maestra,” Maggie Contreras, discusses making the documentary and the challenges faced by women in classical music. nytimes.com

Podcast: Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, Women in Film & Documentary Body Parts

Host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Kristy Guevara-Flanagan chat about Guevara-Flanagan’s latest documentary “Body Parts”, women in film, and why media literacy is important for kids. girlsthatcreate.com

Trailblazing Women in Music History You Should Know

Documentaries and stories about 15 iconic women have made and continue to make music history. pbs.org

Six Ways to Help Kids Grow Their Creativity

Brené Brown and other experts share insights on how parents and teachers can foster children’s creativity while nourishing their own. greatergood.berkeley.edu

Podcast: Dr. Catherine Pearlman, Author of First Phone

Host Erin Prather Stafford and Dr. Catherine Pearlman discuss a question all parents must face: When should I give my child their first phone? girlsthatcreate.com

Danai Gurira on Playing “Richard III” on PBS: “In This Black Female Body, I Can Own It”

Salon talks to the hero of “The Walking Dead” and “Black Panther” franchises about Shakespeare’s top villain. salon.com

24 Creative Art Supplies for Kids of All Ages

By stocking up on cool art supplies for kids, you can get them involved and engaged in so many ways. mymodernmet.com

How to Help Your Teen Be a Good Person

Instead of just surviving the teenage years, parents have an opportunity to help their teen grow and to strengthen their relationship. greatergood.berkeley.edu

Podcast: Emi Matsushita, Mindset and Business Coach for Dancers

Host Erin Prather Stafford and Emi Matsushita chat about dance as a career and how Matsushita now works as a mindset and business coach for freelance dancers. girlsthatcreate.com

A Path to Well-Being: Feel the Power of Creativity

Learn how imaginative self-expression can elevate your state of mind. shondaland.com

American Psychology Group Issues Recommendations for Kids’ Social Media Use

One of the most prominent mental health organizations in the U.S. is out with a set of guidelines designed to protect children from the potential harms of social media. techcrunch.com

Podcast: Renée Trudeau, Self-Care and Asking Yourself What You Need

Host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Renée Trudeau about self-care and why you should ask yourself what you need every day. girlsthatcreate.com

Art Historian Brings Attention to Overlooked Women in ‘The Story of Art Without Men’

How many women artists can you name? That was a question Katy Hessel, then a 21-year-old art history major, asked herself. The results were disappointing. And so she set about learning and teaching herself and then others. pbs.org

Podcast: Erika Cartledge, Helping Girls and Women Discover and Embrace Personal Style

Host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Erika Cartledge, Founder and CEO of Your Chic is Showing, about helping girls and women discover and embrace their personal styles. girlsthatcreate.com

Keeping Your Kids’ Creativity Alive

Understanding the importance of encouraging a child’s creativity can help further develop their ability to express themselves. psychologytoday.com

What is Creative Mortification and How Can You Overcome It?

If you’re ridiculed or criticized for a creative effort, what should you do? Here are some tips. greatergood.berkeley.edu

Podcast: Rebecca Rueth, Surface Design, Illustration, and More

Host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Rebecca Rueth about surface design, how Rueth helps other creatives, and raising a daughter on the Autism Spectrum. girlsthatcreate.com

What a U.S. Poet Laureate Wants to Pass Down

Joy Harjo’s work is rooted in the Native community, a respect that’s shared by the poet and writer Layli Long Soldier. nytimes.com

What Georgia O’Keeffe Taught Yayoi Kusama

From tough love to unwavering enthusiasm, a look at some notable relationships throughout history between female artists and their protégées. nytimes.com

How a West Dallas Warehouse Zone Keeps Artists at Work, Especially Artists of Color, Women

In West Dallas, streets have long served as an equal opportunity canvas for artists of color. The same opportunity spills into the selection of printmakers, painters, and sculptors working in a warehouse zone known as the Tin District. keranews.org

Podcast: Kris Perry, Children and Screens Executive Director

Join host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children and Screens, for a talk about technology’s impacts on child health and well-being and how parents can help their children navigate the online world. girlsthatcreate.com

If It Matters to Kids, It Matters

When children feel loved, cared for, and valued, they are better able to process information and voice their opinions. edutopia.org

Podcast: Poet and Songwriter Julie Flanders

Host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes award-winning songwriter/producer and a best-selling poet Julie Flanders for a talk about poetry, songwriting, and creativity. girlsthatcreate.com

Four Pieces of Advice for Caregivers, From Caregivers

An estimated 53 million Americans are acting as unpaid caregivers to loved ones. Here are four pieces of advice for caregivers, from caregivers. npr.org

Podcast: Author Jessica Lahey, The Addiction Inoculation

Join host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest, Jessica Lahey, as they discuss Lahey’s book The Addiction Inoculation and how parents and caregivers can prevent substance abuse in children. girlsthatcreate.com

Children Who Are Exposed to Awe-Inspiring Art Are More Likely to Become Generous, Empathic Adults, a New Study Says

Want to raise kind, generous kids? Take them to the art museum! The feeling of awe inspired by great art, it turns out, can be a humbling experience that encourages kids to help others, rather than focusing on their own needs. artnet.com

Olivia The Pig Showed Me How To Raise A Passionate Kid

Thank you, Ian Falconer, for the road map I so desperately needed. scarymommy.com

Podcast: Art Does Beautiful and Beneficial Things to Your Brain

Susan Magsamen joins THINK host Krys Boyd to discuss the many ways art lengthens life spans, triggers brainwaves, counteracts loneliness, and generally makes us better. kera.org

When the Muses Step Out of the Shadows: Reading the Women Who Enabled Greatness

I’ve always been fascinated with novels that explore this theme: of shining a light on the women who are often overshadowed by their more famous male partners—romantic or otherwise—whose stories may be lost to history, and whose voices are found again through fiction. lithub.com

Nurturing Imaginative Minds

Exploring the connection between parenting styles and creative development. psychologytoday.com

Podcast: Girls That Create With Chyna Robinson and Tracy Rector, No Ordinary Love

Join host Erin Prather Stafford and her guests Chyna Robinson and Tracy Rector for a talk about the filmmakers’ narrative film No Ordinary Love. girlsthatcreate.com

Women Animators – Encanto, Lilo & Stitch, Pokemon, Turning Red, & X-Men

A look back at some of the work of the best women animators in animation history. tongal.com

Podcast: Dr. Michele Borba, Raising Girls Who Thrive

Join host Erin Prather Stafford and her guest, Dr. Michele Borba, as they discuss ways to help girls thrive in today’s world. girlsthatcreate.com

Stories and Activities To Celebrate Women’s History Month With Kids

Help bring Women’s History Month to life by teaching kids about some fantastic women from history and today. readbrightly.com

Teenage Girls Experiencing Record High Levels of Sadness, Violence and Trauma, CDC Says

In 2021, the CDC saw an increase in mental health challenges across the board, but it’s girls in the U.S. that are engulfed in a wave of sadness, violence, and trauma. Stephanie Sy spoke with Sharon Hoover about the survey. pbs.org

Why Do We Still Define Female Artists as Wives, Friends and Muses?

Even in shows devoted to female artists, they are often associated with the men they knew – but as a look in any gallery will reveal, it never happens the other way round. theguardian.com

10 Things to Know About How Social Media Affects Teens’ Brains

A 22-page testimony, along with dozens of useful footnotes, offers some much-needed clarity about the role social media may play in contributing to this teen mental health crisis. npr.org

‘Reading’ Films as Text

Here are a few ways middle school teachers use films in English and social studies to help students learn to delve deeper into the texts they’re reading. edutopia.org

Podcast: What TV and Books Get Wrong About Women

Sophie Gilbert is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and she joins host Krys Boyd to Western beauty standards and how the portrayal of women characters in books, movies and television affects the lives of women in the real world. kera.org

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development

Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development. edutopia.org

Five Strategies to Realize Your Creative Potential

To combat creative anxiety, we need ways to help us build creativity. psychologytoday.com

Women Designers of the Arts and Crafts Movement

Many women played pivotal roles in the Arts and Crafts movement, and this highlights tour features a number of these female artists, designers, and craftspeople who were key figures in and were inspired by the movement. artic.edu

10 Women Abstract Artists on the Rise

Women artists working in abstraction are taking center stage. artsy.net

Iranian Women Directors At Sundance Who Can’t Go Home

“I Guess That’s The Price Of Telling The Truth, And Telling Our Truth” deadline.com

How Can Women of Color Thrive in Arts Leadership?

A public panel addressed the roadblocks facing women of color as arts leaders and argued for the support they deserve. Watch three arts leaders share candid views and big ideas. keranews.org

Seven Clever Ways to Spark Your Kid’s Creativity

You’ll be surprised at all the fun that can spring from boredom. lifehacker.com

Don’t ‘Get’ Art? You Might be Looking at it Wrong

Life Kit talks to three art professionals about how to look at art and have a museum experience that leaves you feeling revitalized and inspired. npr.org

California Ceramic Arts Wouldn’t Be What it is Without These Women Artists | KCET

California women artists have made groundbreaking contributions to ceramic arts for over 100 years. PBS SoCal

Temple Grandin: Society Is Failing Visual Thinkers, and That Hurts Us All

Ms. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of “Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions.” nytimes.com

Overcoming Creativity Anxiety

Five things you need to know to realize your creative potential. psychologytoday.com

Women Leaders of Color Are Leaving Arts Groups

Research and conversations with women leaders of color in the arts suggest a concerning trend. But there are 6 ways to change that. www.tpr.org

Parents’ Ultimate Guide to TikTok

Love it or hate it, there’s no escaping TikTok, which means you need to know about this popular sharing app many kids use. commonsensemedia.org

5 Black Female Jazz Artists’ Albums to Cozy Up to on Chilly Nights

Here are five contemporary Black female jazz artists’ albums that will keep you warm and toasty, even when the weather dips below the freezing point. ebony.com

Podcast: When Raising a Young Woman of Color, Here’s What You Should Know

Minda Harts is assistant professor of public service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color. She joins guest host Courtney Collins to discuss her YA guide for young women of color to step into adulthood with the tools necessary for self-confidence and success. kera.org

Podcast: My Friends’ Kids Are Excluding My Kid. What Should I Do?

What happens when kids’ relationships sour or they drift in different directions? drlisadamour.com

A New Book Repaints the Legacy of Street Art by Spotlighting Women Leading the Genre

Women Street Artists spotlights the diverse practices of 24 graffiti and mural artists hailing from around the globe who work in a variety of styles. thisiscolossal.com

Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith’s Massive Mosaic Murals for New Manhattan Train Station Revealed

The artists’ vast new works adorn the Grand Central Madison terminal, which opens to the public later this month. theartnewspaper.com

Podcast: Why AI Won’t Put Artists Out of Work

Kevin Kelly is founding executive editor and a contributor for Wired. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how artists should embrace and not fear new technology that creates art based on brief, human-like prompts, which he says will teach us new ways of human creativity. kera.org

A New Start After 60: I Joined a Garage Band and Found My Inner Punk

With barely any musical experience, Cathy Loughead signed up for an all-female rock band. Now she’s painting her nails, shopping for outfits and ‘thrashing it out’ on stage. theguardian.com

Women’s Work is Never Done: a Trio of Art Books Showcasing Women

One of many happy results of the publishing industry’s push for greater inclusivity: more art books showcasing not just women’s art, but women’s capabilities. npr.org

Filmmaking Is a Powerful Way for Students to Demonstrate Learning

Using design thinking and no more equipment than a smartphone, students can begin to explore their world through film. edutopia.org

Podcast: My Kid Hates Being A Late Bloomer. How Can I Help?

Reena and Dr. Lisa address whether there’s such a thing as perfectly timed puberty, and how to talk about the changes that come with puberty in ways that won’t send tweens and teens running for the hills. drlisadamour.com

How We Influence Our Childrens’ Creativity

Parents are a potent force in the creative development of children. psychologytoday.com

Faces of Frida: A Digital Retrospective on Google Arts & Culture

An online closer look at the many faces of Frida Kahlo through her life, art and legacy. artsandculture.google.com

Drawn to Art: Tales of Inspiring Women Artists

Read inspiring stories about trailblazing women artists in the 2022 edition of the online comic series “Drawn to Art: Ten Tales of Inspiring Women Artists.” americanart.si.edu

Lorraine O’Grady Has Always Been a Rebel

The eighty-eight-year-old artist and critic, whose profile has risen in the past decade, examines her role in the art world then and now. newyorker.com

Meet the First Black Woman Puppeteer on ‘Sesame Street’

Megan Piphus Peace, 29, plays a 6-year-old Black girl named Gabrielle. smithsonianmag.com

Best Paper Dolls for Encouraging Creativity

A generations-old toy, dress-up paper dolls owe their origins to 18th-century France, where they had movable limbs and were akin to puppets. artnews.com

Clutter Is Children’s Creative Play

What do children really need from their environment? psychologytoday.com

Meet Five Black Women Artists Who Are Paving the Way

While Black women have often been excluded and discriminated against when trying to enter the art world, these creators have fought back against that to forge new paths. pbs.org

Autism Crafts: Ideas for Getting Creative with Your Child

In this article, author Rachel Andersen shares her tips for crafting with your child and the best ways to ensure it is a fun activity for all. autismparentingmagazine.com

Are You More Creative Than You Think?

15 ways to awaken your creativity and flexibility in daily life beginning today. psychologytoday.com

The 15 Best Storytelling Apps For Kids

Whether they want to hear a story or make one of their own, these apps promise to grow their imagination. romper.com

A Genius Cartoonist Believes Child’s Play Is Anything But Frivolous

“Adults think that kids playing is some nothing thing. But play is a different state of mind, and it can help us do so many things if we just allow ourselves to get back to it.” ~Lynda Barry, nytimes.com

SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk Concert

SIX The Musical imagines the six wives of Henry VIII reuniting on stage as real-life popstars. npr.org

The Benefits of Arts Education for K-12 Students

While arts programs often fall victim to budget cuts, they can be an important contributor to students’ success at school. usnews.com

Just Let Them Play: Creative Play Develops Children’s Brains

Play develops social and emotional skills, builds the part of our brain that is responsible for planning, problem solving, and organizing, and enhances self-esteem. inquirer.com

How Elizabeth Catlett Lifted Up Black Women Through Art

The pioneering sculptor defied trends to honor the daily lives of her subjects. smithsonianmag.com

A New Label Revives Forgotten Female Composers’ Music

French cellist Héloïse Luzzati launched La Boîte à Pépites to promote the forgotten works of women composers. npr.org

Podcast: When Did Parenting Get So Competitive?

Andrew Bomback is an associate professor of medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how parenting became a verb, why we’re stuck on the notion that parents can have it all, and how to break free of the intense cultural pressure surrounding parenting. kera.org

How to Use Ideograms to Help Students Generate Powerful Poetry

Incorporating visual elements into poetry writing can help students express themselves and uncover deeper meanings in their work. edutopia.org

Mind-blowing: Why do men’s paintings cost 10 times more than women’s?

The creator of Recalculating Art, a new radio exposé, reveals her findings. theguardian.com

Meet The Female Artist Who Programmed A Computer To Make A House In The 1960s

rom the Guggenheim Museum to the Seagram Building, Manhattan had a longstanding reputation as an island of avant-garde architecture when Alison Knowles first built the House of Dust in Chelsea. forbes.com

Ada Limón, the Nation’s New Poet Laureate

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced the appointment of Ada Limón as the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2022-2023. blogs.loc.gov

Enjoy These Kids’ Quilt Challenge Entries From The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Each year the event invites youth quilters and sewists, ages 15 and under, to enter their quilts in the Kids’ Quilt Challenge. pbswisconsin.org

Sex and the Disparity: 20 Years On, Are Art Girls Really Rising?

Thirty-five years ago the Guerrilla Girls took to the streets to protest gender inequality—now memes are helping to remind us that there is much work still to do. theartnewspaper.com

Three Gratitude Practices That Don’t Involve Journaling

Providing unwritten ways to show gratitude allows kids who prefer visual art or discussion with new pathways of expression. edutopia.org

Financial Advice for Artists Who Think They’re Bad With Money

Writer, illustrator and musician Paco de Leon joined NPR’s Life Kit to offer her best money management tips for creatives. npr.org

Three Strategies to Support Reluctant Writers

How to help kids in grades 2nd through 5th learn to love writing—because when they love to write, they’re motivated to keep growing. edutopia.org

For Female Country Singers From Texas, There’s Something in the Water

Marissa R. Moss’ book Her Country follows Texas musicians Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and Mickey Guyton in their pursuit of representation. texashighways.com

Commentary: Why Parents Should Allow Kids to Draw on the Walls

It might seem daunting to give your kids free artistic rein of the home, but such free rein is valuable for children when they have few avenues to exercise it, says Tan Chin Hock, a father of three. channelnewsasia.com

Neuroscience Says This Simple Brain Habit Can Make Anybody More Creative

“We are obsessed with the idea that some people are more creative than others. But we’re not training creativity in the right way.” inc.com

Anila Quayyum Agha Uses Patterns to Break Patterns

Perceived dualities and opposites, including those around gender, animate Anila Quayyum Agha’s light installations, drawings and paintings. nytimes.com

Heightened Dream Recall Linked to Increased Creativity

People who can frequently recall their dreams tend to be more creative and exhibit increased functional connectivity in a key brain network, according to new research published in the journal Nature and Science of Sleep. psypost.org

UN Study Says Media Isn’t Dismantling Harmful Gender Stereotypes

Research backed by Procter & Gamble, Unilever and others sounds ‘alarm bell for action’ as attitudes to gender roles deteriorate. adweek.com

10 Things You Can Do to Support Black Women On Juneteenth

A list of ways to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth — through supporting Black-owned businesses, reading books by Black authors, learning more about the story and meaning behind the Juneteenth flag, and of course, supporting various causes and organizations. tuenight.substack.com

Five Tips to Find Your Singing Voice

From NPR’s Life Kit: You don’t have to be Grammy-award winning or a natural-born talent to be a good singer – singing is actually a skill you can learn and practice. npr.org

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” Is Her First U.S. Top 10 Single, Thanks to Stranger Things

The song previously peaked at No. 30 in 1985 on a chart topped at the time by Phil Collins’ “Separate Lives” and Starship’s “We Built This City.” pitchfork.com

KERA: The Women Who Pioneered Gospel Music

From its origin, women pioneered the sound of gospel music. Listen to a discussion about the women who shaped gospel music and the singers making waves today. npr.org

Podcast: The Time You Spend Daydreaming is Time Well Spent

Leslie Jamison teaches in Columbia University’s MFA program, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the many ways daydreams shape our lives and the power of taking a little time to let our minds wander. think.kera.org

Podcast: The Number One Killer of Creativity is Fear

Pulitzer-Prize winning science reporter Matt Richtel joins Think host Krys Boyd to talk about creativity and what awakens it, the conditions where it thrives and what happens when it’s blocked. kera.org

Creating a Herstory of the Pandemic

Lori Ann Terjesen spearheaded a call for women to submit their journals and other physical and digital items to the National Women’s History Museum. npr.org

Françoise Gilot Was More Than Picasso’s Muse

The artist famously inspired the Cubist, but a new book shows that her own paintings deserve renown. smithsonianmag.com

Train Your Kids to be More Creative

Creative children are often better problem solvers and more resilient. Here’s how to develop those skills. nationalgeographic.co.uk

Lila Struggled to Write, Then a Teacher Discovered Why and Unlocked Her Creativity

This story is part of NPR’s “My Unsung Hero” series from the Hidden Brain team about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. npr.org

Podcast: Owning Your Identity Starts With Your Name

Marian Chia-Ming Liu is The Washington Post’s Operations Editor, and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why she reclaimed her Chinese middle name after waves of Asian-American violence made frontpage news, and the journey that brought her to a new understanding of who she is. kera.org

Revisiting a Groundbreaking Show of Feminist Art

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum looks back at a 1971 exhibition devoted to women and puts their work in conversation with emerging feminist artists. nytimes.com

We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks

When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study. edutopia.org

How Music Primes the Brain for Learning

To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research. edutopia.org

To Design This ‘Rainbow House,’ Mom Let the Kid Call the Shots

English teacher Marita White has decorated her Bothell home into a “rainbow house.” Each room in her home seems to have a different personality, color scheme, and aesthetic. seattletimes.com

Download a Free Poster

Continue to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting a quote from artist Frida Kahlo in Learning for Justice’s One World poster series. learningforjustice.org

10 Best “How to Draw” Books for Kids To Inspire Creativity While Having Fun

There’s a range of educational books about drawing techniques for kids, and My Modern Met has made a list of 10 favorites. mymodernmet.com

Podcast: Art Can Open Our Minds to New Solutions

Attorney and art historian Amy E. Herman joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her method for training leaders to look to works of art to work out ways to mend what’s broken in their organizations. kera.org

A New Method to Boost Your Creativity Gets Rave Reviews

Researchers have devised a new way to train creativity through storytelling. The method is based on the idea of narrative strategy, which argues that interpreting stories of everyday life leads thinkers to solve problems. bigthink.com

How to Make Creativity Part of Your Daily Routine

These tips can help you commit to and deepen both your creative and spiritual practices. npr.org

Podcast: NFTs And The Future Of Digital Art

Kyle Chayka is a contributor to The New Yorker, and he joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the high stakes, high-price world of digital art and why galleries, museum curators, auction houses, even everyday people are jumping on this cutting-edge trend. kera.org

 

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