Resources and tools designed to support art educators in prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their practices.

[September 18, 2025 | 7pm ET] Students and educators from immigrant, refugee, and mixed-status families face unique challenges, fear of separation, cultural erasure, and emotional trauma that impact their sense of belonging in schools. In this Open Studio Conversation, presenters share personal narratives and professional expertise to explore how the visual arts can serve as safe and brave spaces for connection, resilience, and authentic expression. Participants will gain actionable strategies for protecting student privacy, navigating restrictions on cultural and linguistic representation, and responding to urgent scenarios (including ICE presence on campus). The session emphasizes best practices grounded in lived experience, offering tools that affirm identity, strengthen community, and empower educators to support every learner with care, creativity, and confidence.