This article explores the beginning of a longitudinal study of a suite of programs, specifically culturally diverse Community Based Art Education (CBAE) programs, designed by and for art educators, to extend the learning pool for art education. The authors highlight specific elements within the programs that offer cultural understandings,…

Reports on the third annual Haystack Teacher/Crafts Institute, an intensive week-long session cosponsored by the Maine Art Education Association and the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. The intent of the workshop is to promote renewal among the participants in their dual roles as teachers and artists. (SJL)

Could a quality comprehensive arts workshop experience offered during the summer months change certain attitudes that school children have? Could a change, if it did occur, be measured? An arts workshop organized by the Springside School of Philadelphia investigated those questions. (Author/RK)

Describes the "Museum in the Schools" program of Cornell University's Johnson Art Museum. To encourage museum use by secondary school students and teachers, workshops are designed and presented by the museum's team, based on the specifications of the classroom teacher. This article focuses on a workshop in drawing and line. (Author/SJL)

A two-week summer institute for non-art teachers sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art is described. Participants learned about the visual arts in order to enhance the teaching of subjects other than art. Teachers had to develop a classroom project that would demonstrate what they had learned at the institute. (RM)

Describes the program Teach the Teachers that has been developed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in an effort to acquaint teachers with the built environment through hands on experiences. Gives examples of teacher generated classroom activities that are designed to enhance students' appreciation of good design. (KO)