Artmaking & Design for Social Impact Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:00 – 5:15 PM (Pacific Time) — STILL TIME TO JOIN —
This session explores the stories of LMC Unsung Heroes through a social impact framework. What does social impact mean? Where did the Unsung Hero make an impact―on society, communities, or individuals? Award-winning art educator E. Dominic Black examines the processes of artmaking, design, and writing to support students towards deeper understandings about the intended meaning and impact of their ARTEFECT projects.
Open to all K-12 educators and free to join. Register to attend and receive the session recording and lesson plan. Certificate of Participation available for attendees.
ARTEFFECT celebrates the contributions of Unsung Heroes in the field of medicine that impacted the course of history. These remarkable individuals advanced the fields of surgery, public health, medical research, and patient care—often overcoming barriers to bring lifesaving innovations to the world. Among them, Vivien Thomas, a pioneering surgical technician, developed life-saving techniques for heart surgery, revolutionizing treatment for ‘blue baby’ syndrome. Learn about these Unsung Heroes from medical history below.
Through ARTEFFECT, students are invited to consider and creatively interpret the stories of these remarkable individuals through visual artworks and written impact statements. Discover more Unsung Heroes on the list of Pre-Approved Unsung Heroes:
