Everyone is born a creative genius.

To keep your genius alive you must…

…use your imagination every day.

Our programs spark the creative genius in you.

MISSION:

Mat Bevel Company is an arts and science nonprofit that sparks the creative genius in people through found-object kinetic art, surrealistic pop theater, hands-on discovery learning, and multimedia productions to dispel the common myth that creative genius is a talent only a few possess. To fulfill this mission, we deliver immersive creative arts, science and world-building programs to open new ways of being and learning that transform individual lives and our communities.

Our work dispels a common myth that creative genius is a talent only a few possess. In fact, Dr. George Land’s work proved that 98% of people are born with abundant creative genius potential, but by young adulthood, that genius has plummeted to 2% because we stop using the imagination. Through our programs, people discover new ways to use their imaginations to solve problems, generate original ideas and invent things that improve lives, communities and the world.

Producing and presenting original fine art.

Bevel Butterfly

Sharka

Thought Launcher

Americana Duck

Coffee Guru

Hemo the 7 Foot Mosquito

Poetic Fool

Admirable Bevel

Teaching the next generation of youth how to invent and create.

The Universe Within is an introduction to world-building that sparks the inherent genius in kids (and adults!). Students create positive superhero characters who tackle major environmental or social issues in their imagined worlds. Throughout the course, they learn how to engineer strong structures using cardboard and attachment mechanisms as they construct functional tools and headdresses for their characters.

We currently have three units available to schools, camps, museums, libraries and families: Headgear of Heroes (geometry), The Art of Kinetics (Physics) and The Power of Electricity (electricity). A fourth unit called Making Music is underway.

There are four essential components to The Universe Within multimedia curriculum:

Opening 3-minute videos with inspiration from Beveldom, instructions by Math Professor Dr. Bayly and demonstrations by peer mentors
The User Guidebook with all learning objectives, success criteria, assignments, standard alignment and resources
The Daily Doodle student notebook with all sequential worksheets
STEAM kits

Watch One Of The Opening Videos!

Lessons open with a 3-minute video filled with inspiration and instructions by an animated character of math Professor Dr. Bayly and peer demonstrations! For more information, contact Paula Schaper: 520-604-6273 or pschaper@matbevelcompany.org.

Watch Our Progress!

Mat Bevel Company is using the museum as the set for filming a virtual tour, TV shows and blended and e-learning editions The Universe Within curriculum. To watch our progress and get videos of the museum delivered to your inbox, sign up for our monthly newsletter, The Junk Evangelist.

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