By Josh Hughes
A new exhibit features in the Western Gallery this quarter: “Back To The Sandbox — Art and Radical Pedagogy.” Focusing on the theme of education in our current society, the artists in the exhibit use a variety of mediums to express ideas about freedom and discipline in the academic system.
“The aim is not only to draw attention to the vital role of education and to the challenges of reform, but also to introduce new perspectives on learning and creativity with potential new educational models in mind.” reads the exhibit description.
Curated by previous artistic director of the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague, Jaroslav Anděl, the exhibition will run through March 17 with an array of related events and receptions throughout the coming months.
On Saturday, January 27, 2018, artist Luis Camnitzer will lead an International Summit on Art and Radical Pedagogy in the PAC Concert Hall. Related specifically to the exhibit, Camnitzer and a group of panelists will address different approaches they use in education based art projects.
Starting at 9 a.m. and going until 5 p.m., the full day event is open to all with no cost. Those who plan to attend, however, must RSVP online at https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/art-and-radical-pedagogy-international-summit. Additionally, an opening breakfast reception and bagged lunch from the VU will be provided to all attendees.
Other people involved with the event include exhibit curator Anděl, Lummi language teacher William John, Fairhaven Assistant Professor of Performance Art Andrew Brown and artist Eva Bakkeslett, among many others.
Secondly, the Western Gallery will host a reception for the exhibit on January 24 at 5 p.m. inside the gallery. Attendance is free, and refreshments will be provided.
The Western Gallery, Fine Arts 124, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
“The aim is not only to draw attention to the vital role of education and to the challenges of reform, but also to introduce new perspectives on learning and creativity with potential new educational models in mind.” reads the exhibit description.
Curated by previous artistic director of the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague, Jaroslav Anděl, the exhibition will run through March 17 with an array of related events and receptions throughout the coming months.
On Saturday, January 27, 2018, artist Luis Camnitzer will lead an International Summit on Art and Radical Pedagogy in the PAC Concert Hall. Related specifically to the exhibit, Camnitzer and a group of panelists will address different approaches they use in education based art projects.
Starting at 9 a.m. and going until 5 p.m., the full day event is open to all with no cost. Those who plan to attend, however, must RSVP online at https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/art-and-radical-pedagogy-international-summit. Additionally, an opening breakfast reception and bagged lunch from the VU will be provided to all attendees.
Other people involved with the event include exhibit curator Anděl, Lummi language teacher William John, Fairhaven Assistant Professor of Performance Art Andrew Brown and artist Eva Bakkeslett, among many others.
Secondly, the Western Gallery will host a reception for the exhibit on January 24 at 5 p.m. inside the gallery. Attendance is free, and refreshments will be provided.
The Western Gallery, Fine Arts 124, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.