The Massachusetts Arts Education Association (MAEA) recently recognized Haggerty School’s Jennessa Burks as Community Art Educator of the Year! Ms. Burks was honored for her work with communities to create colorful, powerful murals in Massachusetts. Alongside community members she designs and fabricates murals that use visual storytelling to represent the group. She also uses her work to emphasize the therapeutic benefits of art, forging community, and the power of public art. Congratulations to Ms. Burks!
To read more about the award and see Ms. Burks’ work,
visit the MAEA website.