Publications
Furniss, G. J. (2022). An artist-teacher of paper cutting in nature as collective impact: Guidelines of an art educator on how to immerse in outdoor exploration. Canadian Art Teacher, 18(2), 86–91
Furniss, G. J. (2022). The masks we wear by day. Experiences in Distance and Isolation: Art Stories From the Pandemic. Art Education, 75(6), 31–34
Furniss, G. J. (2022). Dreams do come true: How Shahzia Sikander became an artist. ArtBeat, 12, 14–17
Furniss, G. J. (2022). Rainbows of hope. SchoolArts, 121(9), 18–19
Furniss, G. J. (2021). Inspirational revelations: Art history for youth at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. ArtBeat 2021 web, 11(Fall), 42–45
Furniss, G. J. (2021). The masks we wear by day. ArtBeat 2021 web, 11(Fall), 14–15, 19
Furniss, G. J. (2021). Art to nature. SchoolArts, 120(9), 8
Furniss, G. J. (2021). The art of healing. SchoolArts, 120(5), 34-35
Furniss, G. J. (2020). Joy during the time of Coronavirus: Springtime sketches in the park. ArtBeat 2020 web, 10(Fall), 42, 44
Furniss, G. J. (2020). Feeling the love of Jeffrey Gibson: The sculpture of a Native American artist as a catalyst for museum innovation. ArtBeat 2020 web, 10(Fall), 45–46
Furniss, G. J. (2020). The aesthetic lived experience of Fred H. C. Liang: Integrating eastern and western philosophies as artistic expression. Canadian Art Teacher, 17(1), 39–47
Furniss, G. J. (2019). Street photography: Recapturing moments of direct experience to yield insights of self and events. In Shields, A., Cloutier, G., & Ding, P. (Eds.), MAKING / 2019 InSEA Conference Proceedings (pp. 248–254). Vancouver, Canada: InSEA Publications
https://www.insea2019.org/congress-proceedings-abstracts
Furniss, G. J. (2019). En plein air: Planning an outdoor art workshop. SchoolArts, 119(3), 40-41
Furniss, G. J. (2019). Tapping into lived experiences, creative practices, and local resources with Mississippi artist Eudora Welty. Art Education, 72(4), 45-49
Furniss, G. J. (2019). Through their eyes. SchoolArts, 118(9), 12, 36
Furniss, G. J. (2019). Enchanted viewing: Art education for youth at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. LINEA: The Artist’s Voice. web
Furniss, G. J. (2018). Nature’s inspiration. SchoolArts, 117(9), 22
Furniss, G. J. (2017). Temple Grandin on visual thinking. SchoolArts, 116(9), 8, 45
Furniss, G. J. (2016). Collaborative leadership between art teachers and art therapists for art students on the autism spectrum. The Journal of Art for Life, 8(8), 1–19
Furniss, G. J. (2015). The artist Justin Canha. SchoolArts, 115(4), 14, 41
Furniss, G. J. (2015). Viewing sub-Saharan African art with western eyes: A question of aesthetics in the context of another culture and time. Art Education, 68(6), 28-35
Furniss, G. J. (2014). Stephen Wiltshire, artist extraordinaire. SchoolArts, 114(4), 12, 42
Furniss, G. J. (2012). Celebrating diversity. SchoolArts, 111(7), 18
Furniss, G. J. (2011). Art is the heart. SchoolArts, 111(3),
40–41
Furniss, G. J. (2011). Tactile art and sense of touch. SchoolArts, 110(8), 20
Furniss, G. J. (2010). Reflections of the historical narrative of Jessica Park, an artist with autism. Art Therapy, 27(4),
190–194
Furniss, G. J. (2010). World autism awareness day. SchoolArts, 109(8), 4
Furniss, G. J. (2009). Art lessons for a young artist with Asperger Syndrome. Art Education, 62(3), 18–23
Furniss, G. J. (2009). Different ways of being human. SchoolArts, 108(8), 14
Furniss, G. J. (2008). Celebrating the artmaking of children with autism. Art Education, 61(5), 8–12
Furniss, G. J. (2008). Designing art lessons for children with Asperger Syndrome. SchoolArts, 107(8), 20
Furniss, G. J. (2008). The role of intervention in the early art making of Jessica Park: Evidence to suggest enhanced visual reciprocity (EVR) in a young artist with autism (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Database (Accession No. 3314571)
Furniss, G. J. (2007). Practical considerations for teaching artists with autism. SchoolArts, 106(9), 6
Furniss, G. J. (2006). Teaching art to children with autism. SchoolArts. web
Furniss, G. (1995). Images of children in Pakistan. Mount Holyoke Alumnae Quarterly, 79(1), 34–35
Other published writing
Reader for the art exhibition catalog, Exploring nirvana: The art of Jessica Park (2008). Edited by Gengarelly, A. & Weatherbee, A. MA: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Presentations
Furniss, G. J. (2023). September 11 Artists. New Jersey Educators Association 2023 Convention. Atlantic City, NJ
Furniss, G. J. (2023). Celebrating Artists With Autism. Art Educators of New Jersey, Making the Invisible the Visible: 2023 Fall Conference, New Brunswick, NJ
Furniss, G. J. (2022). American Silhouettes: The Art and History of Papercutting, New Jersey Education Association Convention 2022, Atlantic Convention Center, NJ
Furniss, G.J. (2022). Slash Away! The Art of Papercutting,
Art Educators of New Jersey, Together in Art: 2022 Fall Conference, Long Branch, NJ
Furniss, G. J. (2021). The Birds of America by John James Audubon, Virtual New Jersey Education Association Convention 2021, NJ
Furniss, G.J. (2020). Arts Integration Lesson Inspired by Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Carteret, Virtual New Jersey Education Association Convention 2020, NJ
Furniss, G.J. (2020). Nature To Art, Art In Focus: Art Educators of New Jersey, Online Virtual Conference, NJ
Furniss, G.J. (2019). Street Photography: Recapturing a Moment of Direct Experience To Yield Insights of Self and Events. International Society for Education Through the Arts (InSEA), Vancouver, Canada
Furniss, G.J. (2019). Technical Assistant of Graphics Presentation. Haystack Mountain School of Craft, Deere Isle, ME
Furniss, G.J. (2018). Street Photography. Mississippi Art Education Association Conference, Jackson, MS
Furniss, G.J. (2018). Nature To Art. Mississippi Art Education Association Conference, Jackson, MS
Furniss, G. J. (2017). Art Practice As Research: Papercutting and Tunnel Books. International Society for Education Through Art (InSEA), Daegu, South Korea
Furniss, G.J. (2017). Arts Integration Workshop. Noxubee Wildlife Refuge, Brookesville, MS
Furniss, G.J. (2016). Slash Away! The Art of Papercutting. Mississippi Art Education Association Conference, Jackson, MS
Furniss, G.J. (2016). Women Traveling Solo Workshop: Oaxaca, Mexico. The New York Room, HI-USA, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2016). Evidence-Based Successful Teaching Strategies for Art Students on the Autism Spectrum. National Art Education Association Conference, Chicago, IL
Furniss, G. J. (2015). Re-Exploring Contemporary Artists on the Autism Spectrum. Mississippi Art Education Association Conference, Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS
Furniss, G. J. (2015). The Necessary Centrality of The Arts. Autism and Arts Education Symposium, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Furniss, G. J. (2015). Identifying Successful Teaching Strategies for Art Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Provost New Faculty Symposium, Nissan Auditorium, MUW, Columbus, MS
Furniss, G. J. (2014). The Art and Design of Oaxaca, Mexico. Presentation for Mississippi Art Education Association, Jackson, MS
Furniss, G. J. & Canha, M. T. (2011). The Early Art Process of Justin Canha, A Professional Artist with Autism. Expressive Therapies Summit, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2010). The Early Artwork of Jessica Park, An Artist with Autism, Master Class: Drama, Music, and Art in the Treatment of Childhood Autism. Expressive Therapies Summit, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2010). Art and Autism In Education. New York City Art Teachers Association (NYCATA), La Guardia High School of Visual Arts and Performing Arts, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2010). Classroom Strategies for Teaching Art to Children with Autism. National Art Education Association Conference, Baltimore, MD
Furniss, G. J. (2010). Art and Autism In Education Presentation. Art Administrators of New Jersey (AANJ) Annual Meeting, Kean University, Union, NJ
Furniss, G. J. & Rogers, P. (2008). Celebrating Young Artists with Autism: A Workshop for Art Teachers. Art Education: The Power of Partnerships. New York City Art Teachers Association (NYCATA), La Guardia High School of Visual Arts and Performing Arts, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2008). Celebrating the Early Drawings of Benjamin, A Young Artist with Asperger Syndrome. National Art Education Association Conference, New Orleans, LA
Furniss, G. J. (2008). Understanding Autism Presentation. Guest Speaker of Perspectives In Autism Conference, Museum Access Consortium (MAC), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2007). Mental Retardation and Art Conference Panel. Panelist for New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Fordham University, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2007). The Early Artwork of Jessica Park, An Artist with Autism. National Art Education Association Annual Conference, New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2006). The Role of Intervention in the Artistic Development of a Young Artist with Autism. Graduate Research in Art Education Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University. New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (2006). The Art Process of Children with Autism As Visual Communication. International Society for Education in the Arts (INSEA), Viseu, Portugal
Furniss, G. J. (2005). The Art Process of Children with Autism. National Art Education Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA
Furniss, G. J. (1997). Volunteer Recognition Guest Speaker. Sol Goldman YM-YWHA of Educational Alliance, Inc. New York, NY
Furniss, G. J. (1997). New Volunteer Orientation Guest Speaker. Sol Goldman YM-YWHA of Educational Alliance, Inc. New York, NY
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