creativity | Art in the Community

stuartsf — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:31:48 +0000

Artists of all skill levels have been congregating at the Women Centered Art Co-op in Charlotte, North Carolina since it opened earlier this year in March. The center, founded by two artists, focuses its programs on the experience of creating art rather than the finished product itself. Members can participate in painting, sculpture, photography, film, music, yoga classes, and more.

Said member Jessica Copeland, “We all have regular jobs. Sometimes we lose that ability to be creative. This offers you an opportunity to find that piece of you again.”

To learn more about this growing program, read the full story written by Karen Sullivan for the Charlotte Observer:

Nurturing the art of creativity

creativity | Art in the Community

stuartsf — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:34:07 +0000

Sir Ken Robinson, a British author and expert in the areas of creativity and innovation, is a strong proponent of overhauling the current public education system to create an environment that better inspires and nurtures creativity in every child. Earlier this year, he participated in a Q&A session sponsored by TED and Reddit. To see the questions posed and his responses, click here.

Sir Ken Robinson will also be speaking at TED2010, a four day program held in Long Beach, CA with speakers focusing on the topic of “What the World Needs Now …” For a taste of what this year’s talk might be like, check out the video below of Sir Ken Robinson’s presentation at TED2006.

How important has creativity been in helping to shape who you are today?