Tag: art educator

ArtMoves Podcast 21 – docents Cheryl Cotterman + Diane Botwin

ArtMoves Podcast 21 – docents Cheryl Cotterman + Diane Botwin

What actually is a docent?  In time, the role has evolved from didactic teaching to facilitating rich multifaceted experiences for visitors.

In this episode our eyes (and ears) are opened by this unique class of service-oriented art mentors, exemplified by Cheryl Cotterman and Diane Botwin. Here they graciously share their experiences with us, including a couple of heartwarming stories that are at the core of why they do what they do. Listen and be inspired.

ArtMoves Podcast 11 – artist and educator Kevin Demery

ArtMoves Podcast 11 – artist and educator Kevin Demery

Always having had a penchant for teaching, Kevin Demery has chosen Kansas City as his home base for serving both as a skilled arts-educator, and as a talented artist in his own right. Hear the stories of his powerfully engaging artwork, and his fresh thoughts on the benefits of being an artist in the Midwest.  They might surprise you!