Abstract
This paper investigates the intersection of "crip time" and creativity through an intergenerational artmaking project conducted during an artist residency at a children's museum. The article, framed within the "Shadows and Light: Investigating with Children" project, explores how play-based learning and the non-linear concept of crip time influenced the creative process and outcomes in a museum setting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The study examines the role of intergenerational interactions in fostering creativity, agency, and engagement among children and the artist-in-residence. The research methodology involved qualitative analysis of imagery and iterative documentation of art processes, emphasizing the impact of flexibility and adaptive practices on creative learning. Findings reveal that slowing down and adapting to crip time allowed for deeper exploration and meaningful intergenerational connections, ultimately informing future design and implementation of art programs in similar settings.
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Recommended Citation
Gross, Kelly M.
(2024)
"Crip Time and Creativity: Exploring Intergenerational Artmaking in a Children's Museum,"
International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education: Vol. 7, Article 9.
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https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ijllae/vol7/iss1/9