Art and visual culture engage viewers and makers in acts of creating, viewing, and responding to art in our lives. The quest for personal and social meaning is central to the study of art and education. Guided by the principles of constructivist pedagogy and best practices in education, we model inquiry-based instruction, authentic assessment, and interdisciplinary integration. We provide our students with a dynamic conceptual base and repertoire of applied skills essential for the study of art and art education.