Connecting with works of art and crafting innovative learning activities are Cindy’s superpowers, and she has dedicated her life to bringing the magic of art connection to others. A former art museum educator and art teacher, Cindy has supported teachers and their students through her work as founder and CEO of Art Class Curator since 2014. Cindy is passionate about taking art out of dark, stuffy lecture halls and out of the pretentious gatekeeping of “fine art” and into the hearts, minds, and lives of everyone.
Cindy delights in all things science, philosophy, art, and psychology and in being unironically excited about thoughts, ideas, and feelings. In Art and Self, Cindy combines her art and teaching expertise with her obsession of philosophy, personal development, and coaching to create a unique take on both how to engage with art and how to use art as a tool for self discovery, clarity, and action.
Blog
Praying with Frida in Art Church
As you probably have surmised following my journey over the last few years, I've been exploring new ways of connecting with art on a deeply personal...
Why I Don’t Plan on Pursuing on Official Autism Diagnosis | The Artsy Autistic Vlog #5
https://youtu.be/LTAmGxW5Gp0 Join me as I make a block print of a heart and talk about why I don't plan on pursuing an official autism diagnosis. **...
Unmasking Autism: Smashing the Illusion of Smart & “Having it All Together” | Artsy Autistic Vlog #4
https://youtu.be/XFtwZQ25kwc In this video while painting a new zine about autism, I talk about how I dismantled my mask of "smart" and "having it...
Praying with Frida in Art Church
As you probably have surmised following my journey over the last few years, I've been exploring new ways of connecting with art on a deeply personal...
Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, my new book, is officially live!
I’m excited to let you know that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, officially launches today! The writing of this book has been truly...
Find the answers in you with the Art Connection Circle
This past Monday, I was guest teaching an Art Connection Circle workshop in an intimate retreat of women business owners. Just like students,...
5 Things I Have Learned in the Last Year About My DAILY CREATIVE PRACTICE
Last May, I joined a daily (weekdays) writing group. I committed to attending these daily writing practices every session. NO. MATTER. WHAT Then, in...
Recent Podcast Episodes
How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both...
The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory
Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its...
How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser
The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed...
A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole’s ‘The Two Fridas’ Chapter
I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite...
Growing with Progress: Ascending the Staircase of Self-Discovery with Carol LeBlanc
In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and colleage Carol LeBlanc from Love Your Numbers Now as my guest, and together, we dive into the thought-provoking artwork Grow With Progress by Erik Johansson. This surreal photograph...
Unveiling Our Hidden Artists: How We Ditched The Rules And Embraced Exploration with Margaret McDonald
In this episode, Margaret and I, both passionate art educators, open up about our own artistic journeys. We get real about the struggle of finding our artistic identities as teachers, grappling with imposter syndrome, of not being “good enough” or niched enough, and...
How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both...
The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory
Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its...
How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser
The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed...
A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole’s ‘The Two Fridas’ Chapter
I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite...