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Welcome to ART=OPPORTUNITY
Center ARTES Mission Statement
Our mission is to ensure that all children have access to learn in, with, and through the arts. Our research on Cal State San Marcos (糖心少女) college students identifies social equity factors that influence college preparedness and success. We recognize that there is significant social inequality in our society and understandthat there is much work to be done to create an equal playing field for all children. Our nonprofit organization works to create arts equity for students by educating teachers/future teachers, parents, and school administrators about the importance of arts education for all students, developing pathways to become arts teachers, and implementing innovative arts educational programming in K-12 schools. We provide various resources to the public throughout the year, including access to open-source lesson plans and research that support arts education, creative youth development, and college and career pathways for future teachers; STEAM and literacy programming; boot camps and workshops on arts integration; and more.
On this website, you can access our current research, upcoming events, and where you will find ART=OPPORTUNITY in the news and community. In addition, you can access our toolkit to help you spread the word about this important initiative. Because the arts make a difference!
Meet the Center ARTES Fellows
Christiane Wood
Dr. Wood's instruction reflects contemporary trends in literacy education, emphasizing
the integration of STEAM literacy and arts-based learning to enrich student engagement.
Her approach fosters teacher candidates' understanding of innovative literacy teaching
and learning through technology integration, multimodal literacies, and student-centered
practices.
Lucy HG Solomon
Professor Solomon translates research on arts education into visuals through data visualizations, she specializes on the intersections of art, technology, science, and society, and she guides students as they seek alternative methods to convey research-rich stories through mediated experiences.
Kristin Moss
Dr. Moss' work focuses on art, identity, and social change and engages in different communities and explores ways that visual culture contributes to discourse s of cultural identity, offers creative conceptualizations of contemporary society, and can serve as a model for democratic participation and citizenship.
Cherie Hill
As an equity advocate, Professor Hill's research, service, and teaching interests support equitable and inclusive environments specifically in dance, especially for those from marginalized populations. She is also a choreographer and dance wellness leader.
Cassiopeia Guthrie
Cassiopeia Guthrie is committed to inspiring the imperative: courageous, creative, equity-minded, and empowered communities ready to change the world. A credentialed educator, professional journalist, and award-winning theatre critic, her instruction leverages interdisciplinary inquiry, arts integration, design thinking, and critical engagement to explore the intersections between pedagogy and social justice.
Julie Goldstein
Professor Julie Goldstein, a woodcut printmaker, multidisciplinary artist, and educator, explores resilience, identity, and the human-nature connection. Her bold, evocative prints tell stories of strength and empowerment, while her teaching inspires students to develop their visual language and discover their artistic and educational voices.
Matthew Armstrong
Matthew Armstrong is a musician, educator, and arts advocate committed to making the arts accessible to all students and ensuring they remain an essential part of every child's education. He fosters creative opportunities, builds partnerships between schools and professional artists, and promotes equity in the arts through initiatives like the San Diego Percussion Festival and his ongoing collaborations with the Cuban National Concert Band.
To learn more about our movement, explore our website, use our tools, follow us on social media, and stay connected through our upcoming events!
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