The ArtEdConnect program, developed through an exceptional collaboration between the Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas (MoCAA) and various public art schools, along with some of their teachers' and artists' organizations, stands as a pioneering initiative in the realm of education and cultural dissemination. This program emphasizes the significance of forging close connections between the world of contemporary art and art education, providing an unparalleled platform for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and resources.
ArtEdConnect emerges as a vital bridge connecting two essential spheres for the promotion of culture and creativity in society. On one hand, MoCAA, a bastion of contemporary art from across the Americas, with a particular focus on the artistic communities of South Florida, offers an extensive repertoire of artworks and exhibitions that reflect the unique trends, challenges, and perspectives of the continent. On the other hand, public art schools and their organizations represent the breeding ground for future artists, educators, and cultural leaders, who see in art a means of expression, reflection, and social transformation.
The significance of ArtEdConnect lies in its capacity to:
Art as a discipline has the power to transcend boundaries and connect people from diverse origins through the universal language of creativity. In the vibrant world of art, associations play a crucial role in bringing together like-minded individuals who share a passion for artistic expression. One such association is the Dade Art Educators Association, a community that acts as a melting pot for artists of various genres and styles. Members of this enriched association had the generosity to share their art with colleagues and art enthusiasts at the DAEA President’s Showcase.
As we evolve into an increasingly visually-oriented society, the skills to identify and distinguish valuable objects, interpret symbolic meanings, and swiftly organize a deluge of captivating visual stimuli become indispensable. Contemporary education now more than ever requires educators specialized in visuality and, by extension, in the realm of visual arts. The artist-educator has always held a prominent position within the educational profession. Successful art teachers possess the unique ability to grasp the creative process and convey this elusive knowledge to others. Their key skill is inspiring student achievement.
Carlos E. Prado comments on his personal exhibition: Tautologies refers to my most recent artistic production, a collection of ceramic sculptures mainly composed of the Recycling Piles series. I titled this collection Tautologies because I can draw a parallel between the meaning of the term and the way in which the content of my pieces unfolds. In general, the works can be described as assemblages of repeated copies of notorious sculptures, transformed into modular sections, patterns, and motifs, as part of new compositions in the shape of columns, stacks, and piles.
