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Many a creative person has posed the question, what is synesthesia? This most often occurs when they’ve been given the diagnosis of it. Depending on the kind of synesthesia they’re experiencing, they’ve likely spent their lives being able to hear a color, taste an emotion, or see a sound. And because they’ve normalized this, they...

Once upon a time, back when Hollywood and New York were the competing epicenters of all forms of acting, the idea of attending acting schools in Michigan seemed ludicrous. Yet, with the advent of the internet and platforms like YouTube, “acting high schools near me” pops up on more searches than ever before. And for...

We’re not going to sugarcoat it; creative people suffer more with depression. As an arts-integrated middle/high school, we certainly wish this weren’t the case. But research backs it. Scientific American collated studies of writers and artists. They determined that these creative people were ten times more likely to suffer depression. And while 5% of the general...

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If you’re the parent of a highly creative teen and you’ve heard about Arts Academy in the Woods, Fraser, Michigan, you might be wondering if AAW is right for your child. As a parent with a creative child who doesn’t click with conventional education, finding the right art school can be challenging. You’re seeking a...

Board Statement January 27, 2025

Integrating art into social studies is a highly effective way to make abstract concepts and historical events tangible to middle school and high school-aged students. Through the lens of art, students can relate to history, culture, and geography in a more relatable and engaging manner. As such, educators at arts-integrated schools and institutions have used...

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