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At Art Class Curator, we are on a mission to revolutionize education with the power of life-changing art connections.

Cindy Ingram is on a mission to bring the power of art connections to everyone. Art is one of our most powerful tools for connecting with others across historical and cultural boundaries, but art education rarely ventures outside of making art. When it does, it’s usually into a land of dark rooms, boring lectures, and uninspired museum trips.

Cindy knew there was another way, but could find no resources for educators who wanted their students to experience the spark that comes from connecting with artworks. She decided to use her expertise and passion to create and share resources for deeper, more meaningful art lessons.

In 2014, Cindy brought 20 years of experience in art museums and classrooms to the creation of Art Class Curator. Teachers around the world now use Cindy’s methods to creatively teach art education in support of critical learning skills and lifelong art connections.

Teacher by teacher, student by student, the Art Class Curator approach for engaging pupils with artworks is spreading across the globe, empowering teachers to bridge the gap between art making and art connection, and kindling a passion for art that will transform generations and change the world.

Contact Cindy here.

The Art Class Curator Family of Resources

  • Curated Connections Library
  • Perspectives High School Curriculum
  • World Mosaic Elementary Curriculum
  • Call to Art: An Un-Conference for Art Educators
  • SPARK Hybrid Learning Curriculum
  • Art Class Curator Podcast
  • SPARKed Art Homeschool Course
  • Art Class Curator Blog

Areas of Expertise

Interested in booking Cindy for a conference, appearance, or other engagement?

  • Art Education
  • Art Appreciation
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • The Power of Art
  • Art History
  • Edupreneur & Online Business
  • Professional Development for Art Teachers

Contact Cindy here.

Stats

  • 60,000 Podcast Downloads
  • 200,000 Average Blog Pageviews per Month
  • Over 600,000 Pinterest Views per Month
  • Over 44,000 Email Subscribers
  • Over 25,000 Facebook Followers
  • Over 5,000 Instagram Followers

Appearances & Publications

The Edupreneur Frontier: Creating a New System of Curriculum and Professional Development for Teachers
—Art Education, Journal of the National Art Education Association (September 2019)

States of Feeling: Using Emotion to Connect Artist and Viewer
—Art Education
, Journal of the National Art Education Association (May 2007)

Rediscovering the Emotional Power of Art
—Call to Art 2: An Un-Conference for Art Educators, November 2020
—Wisconsin Art Education Association Online Conference Keynote Address, November 2020

Stress-Free Hybrid Art Teaching: Maintaining Powerful Art Connections Even During Social Distancing
—Call to Art 2: An Un-Conference for Art Educators, November 2020

Using Artwork of the Week Lessons to Create Powerful Distance Learning Experiences
—Call to Art: An Un-Conference for Art Educators, April 2020

Curated Conversations: 4 Steps to Fun & Engaging Art Discussions
—Call to Art: An Un-Conference for Art Educators, April 2020
—Call to Art 2: An Un-Conference for Art Educators, November 2020

How a Mastermind Helps You Skyrocket Your Success
—The Bold Leadership Revolution Podcast, October 2020

1 Choice, 1 Ask, 1 Truth: The 3 Things You Need to Make Your Biggest Impact
—ASK LIVE! Austin, November 2019

How One Art Teacher Overcame Debilitating Challenges to Achieve Her Dream
—Art Made Easy Podcast, February 2019

Making Art History Meaningful
—Art of Ed Radio Podcast, October 2018

How to Talk to Kids About Art
—Art Made Easy Podcast, May 2016

How to Talk about Art with Kids
—Texas Art Education Association Conference, Dallas, TX, November 2016
—Oklahoma Art Education Association Conference, Tulsa, OK, September 2016
—National Art Education Association Conference, Seattle, WA, March 2018
—National Art Education Association Conference, Boston, MA, March 2019

Rethinking Art in the Dark: How to Teach Art History without Lecture
—National Art Education Association Conference, Seattle, WA, March 2018
—National Art Education Association Conference, Boston, MA, March 2019
—Texas Art Education Association Conference, Dallas, TX, November 2016
—Oklahoma Art Education Association Conference, Tulsa, OK, September 2016
—The Art Curator for Kids, Online Webinar, August 2015
—Fuel Education/K12, Professional Development Session, Spring 2014

How to Teach Art History and Keep Your Students Awake
—The Art of Education Winter Conference, Online Conference, January 2016

More than Making: The Benefit of Looking at Art with Kids
—The Art Curator for Kids, Online Webinar, August 2015

Kinesthetic Connections to Art
—Education Closet, Winter Conference

Making a Great Resource Better: The Integration of Multimedia in the NTIEVA Newsletters
—Texas Art Education Association Conference (Copresented), Austin, TX, November 2005

Gazing with Gordon Parks: the Impact of the Visual on American Culture
—Dallas Museum of Art, Gallery Talk, Dallas, TX, July 2005

Education

  • M.A., Art Education, University of North Texas, 2006, 4.0 GPA
  • Graduate Academic Certificate in Museum Education, University of North Texas, 2005
  • B.A., Art History, University of Texas at Austin, 2003
  • El Centro College, Computer Programming (Java), 2012–2013

Honors

  • The Art of Education Advisory Council, 2016–2019
  • Marcus Fellow, North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts, 2004–2005
  • College Scholar, University of Texas at Austin, 2001, 2002
  • University Honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1999, 2000, 2001
  • Sybil Harrington Full Scholarship, 1999

 

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Hi! I’m Cindy Ingram, the creator of Art Class Curator and The Curated Connections Library

I’m on a mission to revolutionize education with the power of life-changing art connections. Art is not “extra”. Art is essential. We are empowering teachers to bridge the gap between art making and art connection, kindling a passion for art that will transform generations.

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In this free bundle of art worksheets, you receive six ready-to-use art worksheets with looking activities designed to work with almost any work of art.

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Testimonials

I like how this program, unlike other art class resource membership programs, feels authentic. It's like art matters more here, and not fancy flash-in-the-pan trendiness. The goal of Art Class Curator seemed to be helping kids develop a lifelong love and art appreciation versus "Hey, look. I painted this fish."
Erin A.
Your questions are helping me to delve into much deeper learning, and my students are getting better at discussion-and then, making connections in their own work. Art Class Curator is awesome!
Denise W.
Interestingly, my lower performing classes really get engaged in these [lessons] and come away with some profound thoughts!
Melissa G.
I had the most amazing 6th grade class today. They were jumping out of their seats with hands raised just to respond and give input. It was as if I was waving candy in front of them! They saw more and more and the ideas and interpretations unfolded. So cool!!! This is what makes teaching art so wonderful – thank you!!
Caroline G.
I just wanted to thank you for the invaluable resource you have through Art Class Curator. Not only do you have thought provoking activities and discussion prompts, but it saves me so much time in preparing things for myself! I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface with your site.
Maryjane F.

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