The Art of Teaching Artistry - On View February through August 2025 - Opening Reception Wednesday, March 5 from 1-3pm.
The Creative Capitol: Art of Teaching Artistry celebrates the important roles of Colorado’s artists as creators and teachers. This exhibition features 18 professional artists elevating their exceptional talents in a variety of art media. These artists work with Think 360 Arts for Learning(opens in new window) as teaching artists, inspiring students of all ages while continuing their own creative practices. They show that teaching art is more than just a job—it’s a meaningful and rewarding calling. Working with students, from young children to older adults, creates a dynamic exchange that often inspires the artists’ own creative work.
Being an artist can be challenging, with obstacles like finding funding, materials, and balancing the need for workspace and daily living costs. Think 360 Arts for Learning supports artists by creating paid opportunities for them to teach, providing stability while promoting arts education in Title I and low-income public schools, libraries, and older adult communities in underserved urban and rural areas across Colorado.
Partnering with teachers, older adult community directors, librarians and more, these teaching artists make innovative and impactful arts experiences a reality for those who would not typically have access for reasons of economics, geography and beyond. Research shows that arts education can improve mental health, build social connections, and reduce feelings of isolation. The Art of Teaching Artistry celebrates these important partnerships, ultimately creating stronger, more connected communities across the state.
Curated by Daisy Fodness-McGowan, Executive Director, Think 360 Arts for Learning, with special thanks to Ruth Wilson and Colorado Creative Industries.
Featured Artists:
Gwylym Cano, Eric Robert Dallimore, Sandy Dolak, Helen Eberhardie Dunn, Chelsea Gilmore, Jennifer Ghormley, Rex Halterman, Brenda Jones, dona laurita, Kristina Maldonado Badhand, Nora McBride, Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, Kia Neill, Tony Ortega, Cindy Cervantez Perrin, Eileen Roscina, Lisa Cameron Russell, and Elizabeth Stanbro