Date of Award
Spring 5-31-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Shana Cinquemani
Second Advisor
Caitlin Black
Third Advisor
Anne Tait
Abstract
Daily creative practice is a proven way to promote health and happiness, and to counteract what many are currently calling a global crisis in mental health.
There has perhaps never been a better time to be creative. Our collective healing and future human flourishing depend on it.
The author’s life and teaching experiences are explored, in the context of human history, (social) psychology and the challenges of contemporary culture.
Finally, the author offers a preview of a curriculum for Daily Creative Practice that will be further developed and implemented in Fall 2025, thanks to a grant from RISD’s Graduate Commons.
With this research project as her foundation, the author plans to facilitate creative conversation, community building, art-making and activism around timely cultural themes.
Recommended Citation
Cashman, Ellie, "Daily Creative Practice: A Path to Well-Being for Self + Society" (2025). Masters Theses. 1401.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1401
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