Art Advocacy

To advocate arts in my school district I will collaborate with other teachers, make connections in the community with artists and others whom want to be involved and support the arts, display student work throughout the school, display student art throughout the community, encourage students to enter contests are participate in art fairs, hold an art show at my school, collaborate with other art teachers in my area, and simply encourage students to do their best, while watching them enjoy creating art. There are always going to be risks. With advocacy in a school district, a teacher should be careful not to be too overbearing and push students to the point of not enjoying art. A teacher should also strive to make good connections and work with others in a positive way, making sure that the arts are not looked down upon due to an argument or disapproving outsider.
Balancing the art of being an advocate and not over doing it is going to be smoother if one is careful and open to others. An art teacher needs to understand that not all people are going to want to be involved or support the arts. In this case, it should not be pushed further and the teacher should move on to a different way of reaching their goal. Making good, positive connections will be key to gaining support and advocating the arts to others. Having a positive attitude and a "can do" attitude will also be needed.