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School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists, designers and creative professionals for seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals, a dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking, SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. Comprising 6,000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35,000 alumni in 100 countries, SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world. For information about continuing education including workshops, art courses and artist residency programs, visit sva.edu/ce

School of Visual Arts Continuing Education

Join us for a virtual omni-sensorial experiential presentation featuring 12 conceptual works 1-2 minutes each from the participants in the SVACE course, 'What's The Big Idea?' led by artist Ed Woodham. 'What's The Big Idea?' is an introduction to conceptual art. Participants conceptualize, develop, create, and share accessible original works that combine methods from a variety of creative techniques: observation, critical thinking, problem-solving, writing, performance, installation, and video. This course is a wonderful opportunity to experiment with your imagination, collaborate with others, and understand how ideas are materialized.Bring your critical eye and mind. Then relax.Participating artists: Cathy Brown, Christine Defazio, Courtney Frances Fallon, Rina Espiritu, Terry Hardy, Rong Li, Taja Lindley, Tammy Pittman, Ben Putnam, Angel Thompson, Jessica Valoris and Jenna Zilincar.Moderated by Ed Woodham, artistEd Woodham is the program coordinator for Situation as Site: Social Performance and Interventions, a new online residency being offered this summer that brings together artists, scholars, and activists to re-imagine social and socially-engaged art. <a href="https://sva.edu/academics/artist-residency-programs/online-residencies/situation-as-site-social-performance-and-interventions?parentId=2054" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">You can find out more about this and our other residency programs on our website.</a>Image Credit: Taja Lindley, "The Water Bearer: HERE i am HOME - A Ritual for the Opening Ceremonies of the Age of Aquarius", photo by Chance Epps

<a href="https://sva.edu/academics/continuing-education/fine-arts/related-courses/what-s-the-big-idea-introduction-to-conceptual-art-21-cs-vsc-2324-ol" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">What&#x27;s The Big Idea? Introduction to Conceptual Art</a>If you are interested in being notified when this course is offered again <a href="https://forms.gle/QdSaYfhwDQA86d6QA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please complete this form</a>.Faculty: Ed Woodham, artistConceptual art is an idea or concept that exists independently from an object. Historically, it is associated with challenging painting and sculpture as the predominant art forms, and for developing the non-commodification practices of eco art, performance art, video art, new media, community art, art/science collaboration and intermedia. Participants will conceptualize, develop, create and share simple, accessible, original works that combine methods from a variety of creative techniques: observation, critical thinking, problem solving, writing, performance, installation and video. This course is a wonderful opportunity to experiment with your imagination, to collaborate with others, and to understand how ideas are materialized. No prior knowledge of art-making is required.

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