The use of art engages the heart and Nature Hexagons created a positive emotional investment by inviting participants to relate to nature through art. Handling nature and engaging the senses helps one develop empathy and connection. Project Play Every Day Director, Lulu Burkhauser, a certified therapist and play therapist guided people through this experience recently …
The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it is connection and social bonding. Johann Hari, British Writer/Journalist The Hexagon Project had the pleasure of participating in an event in late October called “Stop the Stigma: A Wellness Recovery Festival” hosted by New Roots Recovery Support Center at King’s College, along with more than a dozen …
Celebrating Connection, Collaboration and Creation within the Community Read More »
We are so proud that our organization, along with local educators, are featured in the eBook entitled “Learning Through Art: International Pictures of Practice.” After two years of compilation, this book has been published by the International Society for Education through Art (InSEA). As the title suggests, InSEA aimed to make this a very visual …
Picture This: Hexagon Project Gains International Attention in Art Magazine Read More »
September was such a busy month for us that we’re still catching our breath as we gently fall into Autumn. It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words so we’re going to let our colorful photos of all of the beautiful connections made throughout the past several weeks, do the talking for …
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We had so many amazing hexagons submitted that it was a difficult job our judges had choosing which ones to award with special recognition. We believe they are all special in their own way and just beautiful and we want you to be able to view them all. This video displays all 2022 hexagons entered …
The Hexagon Project and its Executive Director Beth Burkhauser have been buzzing with activity by participating within the community at various events throughout the month of June. The Hexagon Project had a presence at three wonderful and different events where people stopped by to create art and connect. Arts THRIVE held in Carbondale was a …
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The Hexagon Project has been working with artist and teacher Olaniyi Sunday Olaniran for more than three years. In 2018-19 he created the Flying Hexagon Pencil with his students in Osogbo, Nigeria. If you want to learn If you want to learn more about the Flying Hexagon Pencil project, click here. In 2021, he was …
Results of the 2021 Hexagon Project Technology Project in Nigeria Read More »
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus With each season we grow more and more hopeful about what lies ahead. We are so glad that in 2021 we’ve been able to reconnect with people in person. While it is still important to keep safety at the top of our …
The Interdependence Hexagon Project announces its theme of Kindness for 2022. Let’s connect through gentle words and art that brings hope.
Dave and I were colleagues at Keystone College when I was an adjunct in Art Education and he was the coordinator of the Art Ed program, with many accomplishments as a graphic designer, visual artist, art therapist, and art educator for over 20 years. He has always demonstrated a real concern for social justice issues, …
Dave Porter, the Hexagon Project, and Music of Haiti Read More »
