ArtSparks Foundation

ArtSparks Foundation (www.art-sparks. org) is an educational nonprofit that supports the development of 21st century learning and life skills in children through visual art and design. ArtSparks also supports the professional development of teachers and educators, encouraging them to reflect on their teaching practice, and explore new ways to enrich their students’ learning ‘EdSparks Collective’ is a one-of-a-kind, 12-session professional development program run by ArtSparks for those interested in exploring the full potential of the visual arts to transform student learning. Through the EdSparks Collective, ArtSparks works with educators, NGO administrators, curriculum specialists, and more – individuals committed towards their work with children, seeking to provide the children they serve with enriched learning opportunities so that they may grow and thrive.

‘EdSparks Collective’ is a one-of-a-kind, 12-session professional development program run by ArtSparks for those interested in exploring the full potential of the visual arts to transform student learning. Through the EdSparks Collective, ArtSparks works with educators, NGO administrators, curriculum specialists, and more – individuals committed towards their work with children, seeking to provide the children they serve with enriched learning opportunities so that they may grow and thrive.

Each interactive, hands-on workshop session is carefully designed to gradually build the participants’ understanding of, and capacity to, design and implement enriching educational interventions that utilize the visual arts to foster 21stcentury learning and life skills in children. EdSparks cohort members become part of a larger community of practice and receive support to design robust art interventions throughout the year, after the program.