[ART CLASS CURATOR] 28: Artist/Teacher with Dr. Ilona Szekely

This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers. 

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Balancing education and artistic expression can be a difficult task in todays’ school system. Finding ways to incorporate art into students’ daily lives and help them find relevance in artistic structure in the world is important. Ilona Szekely is passionate about helping students understand the technicalities of art but also the dynamics of creativity. She has worked in various professional settings, including colleges and public schools, along with being a practicing artist herself. Tune into this episode of Art Class Curator to learn more about balancing your classroom education and helping students cultivate personal expression in art. 

Show Highlights:

Background and experiences  Finding your right place in the education system  Shifting focus and utilizing visual experiences  Incorporating art projects that students think are important  Art Ilona likes to make and materials to use  Translating every day issues to art  Balancing being an artist and an educator  Using art to spend time with your kids  How parents can influence creativity   Validating art experimentation  Body image in the art room  Being introspective in terms of our own beauty  How to tactically address insecurity in the classroom  How to teach technique and personal expression in art  The key to discipline issues in a classroom  Lifechanging artwork 

Resources: 

Facebook: Ilona Szekely 

http://www.ilonaszekely.com

https://art.eku.edu/people/szekely

Artclasscurator.com 

Artclasscurator.com/28