Reagan Wish Superheroes, super-spies, and lion kings, and hyper-traditional Swedes got nothing on the kids in this summer’s Videography for Teens Camp. From acting, directing, and producing their new short film, The School for Deities, these young adults can do it all—and they’re having a great time with it. My first question for the class was “What … Read more
The process behind making fireworks is super cool. There’s a lot of moving parts and the planning is science intensive, using a lot of chemistry and engineering. But for all its science, the process is also super artsy! To be a good firework technician, you need an eye for color and patterns. The two most … Read more
There’s a lot of debate around whether or not art teaches empathy. Some people say yes, art can create a more empathetic mindset; others say no, art only does this for individuals who already have high empathy. Whether or not you have an opinion on the matter, art is a great tool to practice empathetic … Read more
Art has always been important to me. I grew up at the Hoyt, running between legs at gallery openings and staring with wide eyes at the carefully composed blotches of color grown-ups called art work. As I got older, the blotches began to look like landscapes, or portraits, or abstract pieces, and I began to … Read more