visiting artist projects - Brian Reverman, Visiting Artist

Residencies and Workshops

Professional Learning Opportunities

Expanding Your Vision

Fostering Global Citizenship

Authentic Artistic Experience

Enhancing Critical Analysis

visual arts curriculum review

using purposeful creativity to embed global competency in your art program

building thematic units including authentic assesment

developing analytical writing and language enrichment

We learned a LOT about how we can create a better curriculum and tie in what 21st century, international, and global citizens should be learning. When we do this as art teachers it is way more powerful to the learner because they are able use this in any area they explore later.

Wow, so much value. Beginning with our discussion of what excites us about art was terrific. Sometimes we get so caught up in the “doing” we forget about the why. He framed up the discussion with what we want students to learn and connected this to helping our students develop into capable, creative people (our end purpose)

It was great to hear about the value of connections beyond the classroom – the global context was huge. And being able to put that together for elementary students versus middle and high school students will look different – knowing that it is ok is really helpful and empowering.

I received lots of great suggestions for my students and they were able to hear another voice bringing in art history inspiration, ideation methods, and excellent student examples from other schools.

Time spent on the four aspects of art class: creative behavior, thinking, language and global competence and evaluating our successes and challenges in these areas. Conversations about the AES philosophy statement, i.e. unpacking and digging in to what we are doing well and finally spending time thinking about next steps.

You were great with the kids and have a wonderful sense of humor. I can tell that you are a teacher because everything you do is through a lens of an educator!

I really enjoyed your presence in the art space. I thought your visuals and presentations fit well with what we were doing in class. You were able to adapt to the projects the kids were doing & help them.

TODAY was perfect. Just enough time to dive into some juicy questions. It was a non-confrontational way to examine our art programs and think of ways to delve into more authentic learning. It was paced well, great to match up cross-divisionally. Also time to look at the division specifically. You set the tone for a safe conversation.

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Brian Reverman

artist, teacher, videographer, and author of the book series, Practical Guides for the Idealistic Art Teacher.

As a former art teacher myself, I know it is not always easy to find a visiting artist, who along with their artistic expertise, knows how to work and communicate effectively with kids and teachers.

My experience as an artist, combined with my nearly 30 years as a teacher, allow me to structure art projects which inspire and engage students in activities which also meet your curriculum objectives.

I get jazzed helping students learn about the many ways art can express ideas. I’d love to hear from you about how I can come to your school and enhance your program.

I’m fully booked for Artist Residencies working with students through 2024, but I’m still available for weekend, or online, Professional Development workshops with art teachers or for Visual Arts curriculum review consultations.