Visiting professionals
Every year, Gordon brings dozens of arts professionals into the classroom to work directly with students.
Some are national figures like Kwame Alexander or Grace Lin. Others are local artists who can continue their relationship with the school long after their visit,
Sometimes they come to lead a hands-on project. Other times, they offer feedback on a students’ portfolio. Either way, each student gets to make an authentic connection with a working artist, a connection that helps affirm their own emerging voices and gives them a glimpse into the world of those who choose a career in the arts.
above: seventh grade work produced with film professional Rebecca Hofherr
Learn more about visiting professional at Gordon on the blog:
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Advocate for autistic people meets with fifth grade
![This is the way]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682542182/gordonschoolorg/uqqg0gkteeo92ndcsuol/rong350.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682542182/gordonschoolorg/uqqg0gkteeo92ndcsuol/rong350.jpg","width":350}])
Fifth and sixth grade at the forge with this year's Britt Nelson Visiting Artist
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Change makers rally around seventh grade research project