For over a decade, TCU students have partnered with Joe C. Bean High School to provide art experiences.
In the TCU Art Education program’s therapeutic arts class, students learn to teach and share the universal language of art across schools, museums and community organizations.
For over a decade, Associate Professor Amanda Allison has partnered with Transition Specialist Ranella Franklin at Everman Joe C. Bean High School to offer art-making experiences for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Associate Professor Amanda Allison leading the art workshop.
This semester marked a significant milestone as 34 Everman students visited TCU for their first art studio workshop funded by the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Teaching Enhancement Grant. Previously, Allison’s class brought art materials to Everman for on-site lessons.
“Ranella and I first met when she was a teacher at TCU KinderFrogs in 2008,” explained Allison.
“She consistently provides a professionally substantive and gratifying experience, where my students learn and practice inclusive teaching. Everman students gain a college mentor in the process, and they benefit from the individualized art skills they acquire.”
The workshop, consisting of four visits, utilized adaptive art equipment to teach Everman students how to create paintings inspired by art history and how to use their art skills to create items for sale in their campus-based enterprise.
The final visit included an art show and recognition ceremony for the Everman students.