Art & Art Education Program, Teachers College, Columbia University

Dear Graduates let’s celebrate!

Tuesday, May 19th, we are hosting our Art and Art Education Grad celebration from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Macy Art Gallery (in-person). A Faculty Toast will start promptly at 12:00 pm.

Family and friends are welcome!

Please be sure to RSVP to our AAE Grad Celebration link in bio 🔗

SIGN UP FOR SUMMER B COURSES!
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH JOHN YOU
A&HA 4094 001 (CRN 23730)

Course meets on Mondays from 10AM-5PM with special dates: July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, and 10.

No prior experience is necessary!
This course is designed to introduce students to digital photography with an emphasis on creative image making.

The class will cover the fundamentals of the digital camera, the use of software for image enhancement, and printing practices. Technical terms will be demystified as we familiarize ourselves with color, composition and thematic approaches. Students will be introduced to contemporary photographers as we apply ourselves to our unique vision.
Please bring your camera to first class. No prior experience required.

In addition, students will engage in experiential learning through guided photowalks, visits to museums and galleries, and hands-on workshops, providing opportunities to immerse themselves in New York City’s vibrant visual culture while developing their photographic voice.

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
WITH LIGEL LAMBERT A&HA 4063
SUMMER A 2026
MAY 21 - JULY 1, 2026
2 OR 3 CREDITS
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THE CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS FROM 5:00 PM TO 8:30 PM IN MACY 445, STARTING ON MAY 21, 2026 - JULY 1, 2026.

Students explore various approaches to using paint, gaining confidence, skill, and insight as they create images that are personally and culturally relevant. A notion of the art studio as a learning community and insights into artists’ processes are central to this inquiry-based studio course. Acrylic painting, collage, and drawing, among other processes, are employed. No prior experience required.

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING
WITH LIGEL LAMBERT A&HA 4063
SUMMER A 2026
MAY 21 - JULY 1, 2026
2 OR 3 CREDITS
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THE CLASSES WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS FROM 5:00 PM TO 8:30 PM IN MACY 445, STARTING ON MAY 21, 2026 - JULY 1, 2026.

Students explore various approaches to using paint, gaining confidence, skill, and insight as they create images that are personally and culturally relevant. A notion of the art studio as a learning community and insights into artists’ processes are central to this inquiry-based studio course. Acrylic painting, collage, and drawing, among other processes, are employed. No prior experience required.

Writing for Journal Publication in the Arts with Professor Ami Kantawala

Turn your research into a publishable article

In this course, students learn how to transform completed research papers into manuscripts ready for submission to scholarly journals. Through drafting, editing, and revising their work, and through instructor feedback and peer review, students develop a clear, focused article over the course of the semester.

By the end of the course, you will have a manuscript prepared for journal submission.

Who should enroll:
Doctoral students across departments who have completed a major research project (e.g., a doctoral pilot study or substantial research paper).

Instructor’s Approval Required

Learn more about the instructor:
https://amikantawala.com/
📧 [email protected]

TC CERAMICS + PRINTMAKING FUNDRAISING SALE!

MAY 6TH - 7TH
11:00AM-8:00PM
EVERETT LOUNGE

We’re proud to present our first Teachers College Ceramics and Printmaking joint sale!
Find handmade works by TC and Community Ceramics students, and collect a vintage print made in TC’s Printmaking Studio.

RECEIVE A RAFFLE TICKET
WITH YOUR PURCHASE!
25% of all sale proceeds will be donated to the Teachers College Ceramics and Printmaking Studios

To request disability-related accommodations, contact OASID at [email protected], or (212) 678-3689, (646) 755-3144 video phone, as early as possible.

Join us at our upcoming exhibition!
STUDENT TEACHERS
LEARNING IN THE MAKING

May 4 - 20, 2026
Family Friendly Hours:
Saturday, May 16, 12-2pm
Sunday, May 17, 2-4pm

We end the semester with a show of vibrant children’s artwork. The MA in Art and Art Education with Initial Certification class of 26 have installed work done in New York City classrooms from their own lessons. On display is art in a range of media from K-12 students, alongside examples of the student teachers’ own artistic practice.
Teacher and student explorations and expressions come together for this annual capstone exhibition celebrating work that begins here in the Art and Art Education Program, and extends out into the imaginations and work of children across the city.
This exhibition launches a series of shows over the next two months featuring children’s artwork, bringing these young voices to the Macy Art Gallery.
Please visit www.MacyArtGallery.com for visitor guidelines.

Next Saturday!
RSVP required (scan the code)

CONVERSATIONS ACROSS CULTURES VERNACULAR VOICES
March 30-April 16, 2026
Reception: April 2, 5-7pm, RSVP link in bio

Hosted by the Art and Art Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, Conversations Across Cultures is an annual symposium that brings together artists, curators, scholars, educators, social workers, and other interested professionals from around the world to consider critical issues of our time.
Assuming that solutions to problems are more fully enlightened when tackled through collaboration, this year’s workshop format invited participants to inquire into how we construct new knowledge, engage in new practice, and guide each other forward with sensitivity.
Join us for an exhibition featuring the processes and reflections that emerged.
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To request disability-related accommodations contact OASID at [email protected], (212) 678-3689.
(646) 755-3144 video phone, as early as possible.
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