Art Sparks
Cosmic Creativity & Well-Being Program


Art Sparks Cosmic Creativity and Well-Being Program uniquely cultivates children’s imagination and creativity.
“In the 21st century, humanity faces some of its most daunting challenges. Our best
resource is to cultivate our singular abilities of imagination, creativity and innovation. Our
greatest peril would be to face the future without investing fully in those abilities.”
– Creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson, knighted for his educational work with children.
“I learned that we live in space.” – fifth grade student
ABOUT

Art Sparks Cosmic Creativity and Well-Being Program breaks new ground by providing a pathway between creativity and personal growth. In this transformative art program, participants engage in a journey of discovery to understand nature and themselves. They tap into their wells of imagination, experience their connection with the Cosmos, and energize their empowerment. By helping young people experience awe, wonder, and inspiration while supporting their personal agency, the course offers an antidote to violence and yields powerful, proven results.
This integrated curriculum is designed for teachers, therapists, homeschoolers, librarians, and anyone interested in helping children develop character, confidence, and real-world skills so they can create a flourishing future. Originally designed for children ages 8-12, the program also has universal appeal for adults. The holistic program can be a twelve-week course or adapted for various timelines and venues.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Art Sparks is designed to draw out participants’ individual potential rather than to train them. The program conveys warmth, enthusiasm, and excitement; expresses interest in and respect for students; asks open-ended questions; and affirms students’ comments and participation.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SKILLS (SEL) BENEFITS
By being participant-centered, emergent, and play-based, Art Sparks fosters a range of social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. In addition to imparting knowledge, the course recognizes, nurtures, affirms, and celebrates empathy, resilience, and emotional well-being. The well-being of each individual, as well as each other and nature, is supported. In this way, Art Sparks enriches teachers and participants alike.




Art Sparks is Fun!
Imogene interviewed by Sandra Wells, Board Member of Programs in Earth Literacies.
Imogene interviewed by Vincent T. Dacquino on Comcast cable TV.