Our work is grounded in
science of curiosity
constructivist pedagogy
design thinking
psychological safety
the methods of Visual Thinking Strategies
CLIENTS
Preparation
Engaging, community-building conversation is inspired by the right provocation. We begin our sessions with careful consideration of art and content that will engage all the voices and experiences of your diverse group. And you don't need to know a thing about art.
Inclusion
Our conversations and trainings create opportunities for participants to (re)examine the lens from which they view the world. Meaningful discussion only happens when everyone is empowered to share and reflect.
Questioning
Pondering a carefully worded question makes all the difference. Our trainings help you and your team exercise the muscles of reason, curiosity, and bias perception - all instrumental in maneuvering through the art of problem solving.
Listening
Hearing one another doesn't always mean we understand one another. We believe the key ingredients to empathy, connection and change is active listening - we provide the place to practice.
How do we do it?
First, we learn about you.
Then we get you talking
about art.
Preparation
Engaging, community-building conversation is inspired by the right provocation. We begin our sessions with careful consideration of art and content that will engage all the voices and experiences of your diverse group. And you don't need to know a thing about art.
Inclusion
Our conversations and trainings create opportunities for participants to (re)examine the lens from which they view the world. Meaningful discussion only happens when everyone is empowered to share and reflect.
Questioning
Pondering a carefully worded question makes all the difference. Our trainings help you and your team exercise the muscles of reason, curiosity, and bias perception - all instrumental in maneuvering through the art of problem solving.
Listening
Hearing one another doesn't always mean we understand one another. We believe the key ingredients to empathy, connection and change is active listening - we provide the place to practice.
Credits
Title: The Bar on East 13th
Artist: Salman Toor
Date: 2019
Title: Group Dance
Artist: Salman Toor
Date: 2012
Title: Christina's World
Artist: Andrew Wyeth
Date: 1948
Artist: Stefan Thelen (Super A)
Date: ca. 2018
NEW CLASS! Looking Together: Conversations in the Museum
Join us and Portland Community College for a new class this Fall. Wednesdays from 10-12:20 at the Portland Art Museum. Classes begin September 30 and run through November 4.