Art Class Curator

What in the world is a SPARKwork? At Art Class Curator, we love to do things differently than what you’ll find anywhere else. Recently, I relaunched The Curated Connections Library with SPARKworks, a new name with new features for an established framework. In this episode, I walk you through what a SPARKwork lesson is, how to follow one step-by-step, and offer tips on how to use these sorts of lessons in your classroom. 3:21​ - Why The Curated Connections Library became more than just about art history 5:21 - Goals of the membership for teachers and their students 10:22 - What a SPARKwork is and where the name comes from 14:22 - SPARKwork step #1 and the 4 Cs to curate a good work of art for your lessons 19:48 - Leading your lesson with art discussion and the goal you should aim for 25:25 - How SPARKworks encourage student engagement and impress your administration 29:29 - Discussing ways to complete the 4th step in the framework 33:07 - New details and benefits of joining the recently relaunched membership 3