Studies in Art Teachers-Savants
Defence of the PhD research ‘Studies in Art Teachers-Savants’, conducted by Mirjam van Tilburg between 2017 and 2023 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp (AP hogeschool) - within the Educational Master of Visual Arts - and the University of Antwerp (ARIA).
Promotors: Pascal Gielen (UAntwerp) and Indra Wolfaert (Academy)
| PROGRAMME TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2024 | |
| 11:30 | doors open |
| 12:00 |
PUBLIC PHD DEFENCE |
Abstract
In her quest, Mirjam van Tilburg explores the possibilities for the life-long development of art teachers with students aged 12 to 18. One way she did this was through the ‘Studio’ experiment. With ten arts teachers in 2020 and 2021 she explored the shifting dynamics of their profession during de lockdowns. What makes art teaching an artistic connected practice? What is needed in life-long development of art teachers? What image is now dominant in this field? What other possibilities are there? Can life-long development be a practice of commoning?