Introduction to Scientific and Social Interventions in Art Education

Abstract

European congress concentrated on European and global issues around art education and its connections to societal and scientific topics. At the time the congress was held, Europe and the rest of the world were going through (and continue to go through) significant changes and facing major challenges. At this congress, art educators, artists, art teachers, curators, museum educators and researchers discussed these challenges and changes, bringing their local perspectives and experiences into the discourse.Participants were offered the possibility to learn from the strong Finnish art education structures and practices throughout the congress program, developed alongside local art and art education professionals. Art and its education met with Eco/Bio/Tech/Digital/Societal connections in Aalto University, on many levels.