Landscape. Politics. Ecology.
Because I believe my students learn best when something beyond their own coursework is at stake, I’ve undertaken a number of special projects in my classes. These have involved curating open-call exhibitions, showing work in exhibitions outside of the university, … Continued
Out of the gallery and into the streets! This project-based workshop immerses students in the fiercely independent world of alternative art spaces, public art interventions, and artist-organized exhibitions. In addition to screenings, discussions, and readings on artist-led organizations and independent … Continued
“Rather than advocate for a capital “P” Party [Democrat, Republican, Green…], we wanted to bring the ‘lower case ‘p’’ party where we could create an atmosphere where people were comfortable enough to dance and chat about politics.” -Rachel Caidor and … Continued
In seven years at the the University of Iowa, I organized well over a dozen special events – visiting artist lectures, screenings, exhibitions, and performances – in support of my classes. A selection of the event fliers and descriptions are … Continued