Seniors Program: Painting to Music with Vanessa Mio

Join musician and educator Vanessa Mio in AWE’s education studio for a creative workshop that brings together live performance, conversation, and hands-on artmaking. The workshop will begin with an introduction and a discussion of the powerful connection between music and visual art: How can we interpret sound through imagery, and in what ways does music spark creativity? As Vanessa performs, you’ll be invited to explore these ideas by creating your own drawings or paintings, guided by one of our educators.

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About the Facilitator: Dr. Vanessa Mio-Quiring

Dr. Vanessa Mio-Quiring is an Adjunct Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Education and the Music Education (Continuing Education) departments at the University of Windsor. Vanessa currently teaches Musical Methodology and Visual Arts Methodology courses for preservice K-6 teachers within the Bachelor of Education program. She is the Director of the Windsor String Academy and University of Windsor Lab School programs in Windsor, Ontario. Vanessa is also serving as the String Discipline Specialist for the Royal Conservatory of Music College of Examiners and is a violinist with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra. Vanessa completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies degree (with a focus on violin pedagogy) from the University of Windsor. Vanessa also earned a Master of Music, a Bachelor of Music, and a Performance Diploma in Violin Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. As a performer, pedagogue, and scholar, Vanessa is passionate about teacher training and string education research. She was recently awarded a $70,000 Insight Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada for her current research studying social emotional learning and creativity in string education. Vanessa is also a sought-after clinician, speaker, and adjudicator throughout North America.