NAEA Need to Know Webcast: Cultural (Mis)Appropriation: Permissions and Honorable Practices for Cultural Ownership in Art Education

NAEA Need to Know Webcast: Cultural (Mis)Appropriation: Permissions and Honorable Practices for Cultural Ownership in Art Education
September 16, 2021
Cost: FREE

Presenters: Browning M. Neddeau, Krissy Ponden, Elizabeth Barker, Emily Saleh, Wanda B. Knight

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In our ever-changing society, art education has the potential to build bridges to the histories and backgrounds of our students, while promoting the learning of other cultures in safe and affirming spaces. As art educators, we are positioned to stimulate critical multicultural arts learning that elevates voices and honors differences through transformative pedagogy. Let us explore how art educators can think through the permissions and honorable practices for cultural ownership in practice carefully, without erasing or stereotyping the often historically marginalized identities from which cultures originate. The presenters offer educators a framework that aligns with the National Art Education Association’s Position Statement on the Use of Imagery, Cultural Appropriation and Socially Just Practices, meant as a catalyst for respectful and relevant learning that makes connections to the realities or obstacles students may be facing. Supporting lessons and instructional strategies are transformative tools that are easily adapted to your context and presented in solidarity towards a greater shared understanding of individuals and cultures alike.

Please note that participation in this webcast does not include NAEA professional development credit.