Video Available- Critical Conversations- Art and Education

Check out the video for our last Critical Conversations (Art and Education). Featuring Pacia Anderson, Kristin Fleischmann Brewer, Jess Dewes, John Grapperhaus, and Basil Kincaid, and moderated by De Andrea Nichols. Thanks to all who came out, asked questions,and participated in this important forum. This conversation took place March 8, 2016 at Carr Lane VPA Middle […]

Critical Conversations- Art and Education March 8 at Carr Lane

Join Critical Mass for the Visual Arts for this, the 4th Critical Conversation- Art and Education- on March 8. What drives art education? What challenges do we face from local, state, and federal governments? How does the local and broader artworld interact with youth through education via schools, institutions, and community organizations?  What are our […]

Public Works Project Awarded Jessica Witte Will Create Seed the Change as Inaugural Project

Critical Mass for the Visual Arts is pleased to announce that Jessica Witte and her project Seed the Change were selected for the inaugural Public Works Project, a temporary public art initiative. Collaborative seed drawing with crew of six over two days on Schmidt Art Center patio. Belleville, IL. Seed the Change will be a […]