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7 Ways to Teach Creativity in the Arts
Creativity is a critical skill for success in many fields. There is evidence that employers in corporate America value potential employees who have arts training in their background. Problem solving is one of the most important skills someone can obtain, and creativity is a must. Consequently, regardless of a students’ intention to pursue an arts career, training in the arts will serve every student well.
Being Motivated and Resilient in the Arts in 2023
There’s an old saying, “comfort is the enemy of progress.” That statement is true in everyday life, but especially true when it comes to an artist who needs to be in constant creative mode. We’re speaking of those who obtain a certain comfort level and stop trying to push the creative envelope.
Finding Your Soul
Artists are storytellers. Whether you are a performing musician, an artist painting a scene, a writer telling a story, dancer, or an actor, you are interpreting life through the lens of an artist.
Beyond Imagination: Fostering Creativity In An Academic Environment
Do you recall as a child when your parents would tell you a bedtime story? Those moments helped to set the foundation for launching your creative spirit. That act of hearing your parents tell stories gave you permission to allow your imagination to soar.
Starving Artist – NOT!!!
The majority of college graduates in music, arts, dance and theatre are not able to sustain a career in their chosen field of study, with the exception of those entering arts education fields, is undeniable. Colleges and universities have failed to provide their students with the tools and training to navigate the skills needed for a 21st Century arts career.
A Modern Perspective on Creativity and the Artist Entrepreneur
One of the keys to developing creativity is to embrace a growth mindset. This means believing that creativity is not something you are born with, but something that can be developed and honed over time. When you approach creativity with a growth mindset, you are more likely to take risks, experiment with new ideas, and persist in the face of failure. As artists we know that failure is an inherent factor in our growth and maturity as a professional.
The Importance of Influential Teachers & Mentors in the Arts
Perhaps the singular most influential reason students go into the arts is the profound impact that influential teachers provide at some point in their youth. It was certainly true for us. These teachers become mentors and role models providing a life-long impact for students who are learning their art. Many of us pursue an arts career not only for the discovery of talent they possess, but also from the encouragement of a teacher and as a way to model their mentor.
Alan Lampel – An Amazing Arts Career
Alan Lampert has been the lead electrician of “The Phantom of the Opera” since the show opened on October 9, 1986, and retired on April 23 after the final performance of “Phantom.”