Open Studio Hour

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Prof. Andrea Kantrowitz, Director of the Art Education Program at SUNY New Paltz, New York, who will be joining us as our esteemed Scholar-in-Residence at IIT Gandhinagar for the upcoming month. Prof. Kantrowitz is not only a highly regarded educator but also a globally recognized artist and scholar whose contributions to the fields of art and education have made a significant impact. Her extensive experience and innovative approach to teaching art make her a valuable addition to our academic community during this period.

Prof. Kantrowitz's work uniquely blends the realms of Art and Cognitive Science, exploring how these disciplines can inform and enhance one another. Her acclaimed book, “Drawing Thoughts” (published by MIT Press), serves as a foundational text for educators, artists, and anyone interested in understanding the profound ways in which drawing acts as a catalyst for thinking and learning. In…