Memphis Art + Design Week

Teaching artists, hybrid professionals who link the arts to education and community life have redefined the roles that the arts can play in public education.  Who are teaching artists? Where and how do they work? What new strategies might they offer to schools?  And, how can schools become a place for creative growth for artists, teachers and students? Amber Hamilton, Executive Director, Memphis Music Initiative, Amy Foote, Studio Institute discuss with CEO and President of Junior Achievement, Leigh Mansberg about teaching artists and their impact on education.