Pushing the Boundaries of White Colonial Epistemologies to Create Transformative Learning Experiences

We are yet again at a historical crossroads in how we understand and discuss race and conversations about the world’s colonial past. As the racist structures that exist in our society, and by extension the world, become more apparent having survived the eras and agency of the past, it is obvious that race and diverse representation are still issues that impact individuals and communities. In our ever-diverse world, race cannot be ignored. The field of creativity and creative education is no exception. As researchers and scholars, we seek to interrogate the power and role of epistemology in framing organizations, movements, and, ultimately, creative education and offer solutions of inclusion that will challenge the white epistemologies that link from our colonial past. In challenging these white epistemologies, we seek truly transformative learning experiences for all learners, including those creative learners who are nonwhite.