Podcast Conversation: Art, Assessment, and the AP Art & Design Exhibit

College Board Coordinated Podcast: Episode 305. Teammates - AP Art and Design

In this episode, Rebecca Stone-Danahy explores the design and impact of the AP Art and Design Exhibit, a public-facing system that celebrates student creativity while supporting meaningful assessment. She shares insights from her extensive experience in art education and the innovation behind this annual showcase of outstanding student work. The conversation highlights how thoughtful systems leadership can transform learning into powerful public outcomes.

Podcast Conversation: Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)

TAB Storytellers: S2E8 Meet Rebecca Stone-Danahy

In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Rebecca Stone-Danahy—Director of AP Art and Design: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at the College Board—joins Jen and Abi for a conversation about learner-centered pedagogy and systems-level leadership in art education. Rebecca reflects on her Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) journey, the shared principles between TAB and AP Art and Design, and how inquiry-based, student-driven approaches can scale within large assessment systems. The discussion also highlights the role of relationships, trust, and instructional coherence in supporting meaningful learning for both students and educators.

Inquiry-Based Teaching in AP Art and Design
Illinois Art Education Association (2022)
In this presentation, Rebecca Stone-Danahy explores how inquiry-based pedagogical approaches elevate student engagement and align with broader assessment systems like AP Art and Design. She discusses instructional coherence, assessment literacy, and strategies for supporting educators as they implement inquiry-driven practices in diverse school contexts.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjRungzcQc

Profile Feature: Perspectives (Ashley Hall)

“Rebecca Stone-Danahy”
Written by Catherine Newman, 2012
Ashley Hall Magazine, Perspectives

Read the full article: https://issuu.com/ashleyhall_pqv/docs/perspectives-fall_2012/28

This profile introduces Rebecca Stone-Danahy as she joined Ashley Hall, highlighting her background as a multimedia artist, her early experiences shaping a process-driven approach to learning, and her leadership within national art education organizations. The article explores her commitment to student-centered pedagogy, inquiry-based instruction, and the role of the arts in preparing students for complex, creative futures. It also documents her early national leadership through the National Art Education Association, including founding an independent schools interest group and contributing editorial leadership.

Press Coverage

Winston-Salem Journal — “White House Shindig: Artists get to see their handiwork” (2008)

This article documents Rebecca Stone-Danahy’s selection for the official White House holiday ornament program and her invitation to the White House to view the installed work. The coverage reflects early national recognition of her artistic practice and public-facing creative work.