Start Em’ Young: The Importance of Arts Education
Reinvesting and reimagining funding for the arts in education is a call to action no one can afford to ignore. As a universal language, art serves as the bridge to foster various cultures, letting us celebrate and examine who we are and how we can uplift those around us. Check out this week’s blog to learn more about the importance of arts education and how various organizations are working to support young artists in the community.
You Good?: An Exploration of Black Art and Mental Health
Mental health in the black community is often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or brushed off. Powerful art can catalyze discussions around untouchable topics, allowing us to express difficult thoughts and ideas. That power takes on particular importance in black communities, where artists are challenging the fact that they’ve long been overlooked in conversations around mental health. The intersection between mental health and art creates an avenue for dialogue on difficult topics such as racism and depression. Art and the creative process can also bring healing, a sense of agency, and joy to the individual making the art as well as the viewer.
The Museumization of African Art: The Need for Repatriation
What are the consequences and impact of being stripped of one's cultural artifacts and precious artwork? This article explores the museumization of African art and the ramifications of an estimated 90% of African artworks residing in European museums. The Cultural Canvas cannot move forward with the conversation about the future of cultural preservation without highlighting the deficiencies of the past. Black art is Black identity, and it is imperative that African nations can freely connect with their history and culture.