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SUMMARY
Artists with different physical and developmental abilities sometimes have to be creative not just with the content of their art, but also with how they make it. One studio in Utah is trying to do just that, customizing tools for each individual’s unique needs and talents. Ali Rogin reports for our ongoing look at the intersection of health and arts, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- Who is Michael Bingham?
- Where is the Jump the Moon art studio located?
- How does Bingham help artists with physical disabilities create art in his studio?
- What is Bingham's strategy for motivating someone to try art?
- Why did Bingham decide to start Jump the Moon?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
- Do you think it's important for people with disabilities to have a dedicated space to create art? Explain your thoughts.
- Can you think of public spaces that are accessible for artists with disabilities? How can existing spaces be made more inclusive for all artists?
Media literacy: Are there any spaces in your community like Jump the Moon? How can you find out?
WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO
Watch the video below to learn about Vinfen's Gateway Arts, an art studio in Massachusetts that provides a space for artists with disabilities to work and showcase their art.
Why do you think art made by people with disabilities has historically been excluded from art galleries and museums?
Watch the video below to learn about the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston and how they bring music into the lives of people with disabilities.
Written by Gianfranco Beran, PBS News Hour Classroom's production assistant, and News Hour's Vic Pasquantonio.
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