Artists at Work Forum: Teaching Art

Artwork by elementary students involved in the Silk Road Theatre Project.

Join four innovative teaching artists for a candid discussion about combining a passion for the arts with an interest in pedagogy. Learn the paths they’ve taken, the variety of opportunities available, and ways to connect for future professional development.

Speakers include:

Elvia Rodriquez Ochoa, Director of Community Programs, ProsArts Studio and co-founder of POLVO.

Regin Igloria is an interdisciplinary artist, art educator and art administrator.  He teaches at Marwen, where he is also an alumnus.  He is represented by Zg Gallery.  

Carol Ng-He is an interdisciplinary artist and an art educator who has taught at Columbia College Chicago, Roosevelt University and Oakton Community College. Her publications have appeared on Community Arts Network and the Teaching Artists Journal.

Dan Godston  teaches poetry and other art forms to young people and adults in the Chicago area. His poetry and fiction have appeared in Chase Park, Versal, 580 Split, Kyoto Journal, California Quarterly, after hours, Edgz, Kyunghyang Shinmun, and other publications, while his articles have appeared in Teaching Artist Journal, among other publications.  Dan also organizes numerous multi-arts events in Chicago, including Chicago Calling.

Organized and moderated by CAR Visual Arts researcher, artist, and educator, Lindsay Obermeyer.