In this episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, Dr. Matthew Worwood and Dr. Cyndi Burnett interview Eric Booth, a thought leader in teaching artistry. He shares his experience as a teaching artist, highlighting the crucial role they play in activating learners’ artistry and helping them express themselves in various artistic disciplines. Eric also discusses the need to support the artistry of educators and create a classroom culture that encourages creativity. He proposes practical strategies for incorporating regular creative activities and fostering intrinsic motivation in students.
He shares his insights on activating our creative capacity as a continuous process, similar to exercising a muscle. Eric also discusses the challenges of replicating discussions in different sections of his teaching, recognizing the need to be flexible and open to new approaches.
Overall, this thought-provoking episode explores the intersection of creativity and education, emphasizing the importance of fostering artistry in learners and educators alike. Join us as we dive into the practical strategies, personal experiences, and insightful perspectives shared by Eric Booth.
I think of artistry as simply making stuff you care about. And I don’t know if that’s different than creativity or not. I just know that the skills I use as an artist in my artistic discipline, the verbs of art that I use when I’m making stuff in theater are the same verbs that people are making when they make a beautiful conversation with a friend, when they make a gorgeous Thanksgiving dinner table. Artistry is not a discipline specific category. It’s a capacity and a kind of irrepressible impulse.
Eric Booth
Eric Booth, an esteemed leader in arts education and advocacy. Eric was honored with the nation’s highest award in arts education in 2015 and recognized as one of the 25 most influential people in the arts in the U.S. He has authored eight books, including his latest, Making Change: Teaching Artists and Their Role in Shaping a Better World. With over four decades of experience, Eric has taught at prestigious institutions like Juilliard, Tanglewood, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center Education. As a global consultant, keynote speaker, and founder of the International Teaching Artists Collaborative, Eric continues to shape the future of arts education worldwide.
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