What's Happening

What’s Happening is the 2008 installment of the Education Program exhibition. During school year 07-08 three schools partnered with Art in General, with a total of seven classes participating in the program. The Arts in Education program combines New York City public school curricula with contemporary art practices. Participating teaching artists and classroom teachers collaboratively create lesson plans that enrich current curricula and integrate the concepts and techniques of exhibiting artists at Art in General, as well as the ideas, questions, needs, and experiences of the students served. Throughout the school year young people are exposed to unconventional art practices and given the materials and guidance to make their own original artwork. What’s Happening is the culmination of the program, and showcases the creative and innovative works the students have produced over the school year.