K12ArtChat the Podcast
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsA podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.
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Episode 169 – Ami Kantawala – Learning through Research
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOften seen as an exclusively scholarly realm, research feels completely removed from the intuitive, hands-on work we do with students. In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Ami Kantawala, Adjunct Associate Professor for Art Education at Teacher’s College. Listen in to learn how embracing research as an extension of the creative process allows us to be reflective practitioners using our lived experience, inquiry, and curiosity to deepen engagement with students.
Episode 168 – Tim Needles, Sherri Kushner, and Kerry Parrish – What’s a Digital Playground?
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBNAEA’s 2024 National Convention is right around the corner! New to this year’s conference is the Digital Playground, an area where attendees can try out a variety of hands-on art related activities! In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Tim Needles, as well as Illinois Art Educators Sherri Kushner, and Kerry Parrish who are running activities in the Digital Playground. Listen in to hear about activities such as laser cutting, Adobe Express demonstrations, a ...
Episode 167 – Tiffany Silverthorne – Youth Art Month: Why it’s Important
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBYouth Art Month is here! Throughout March, schools across the country celebrate student art with events that nurture and promote their student’s creativity! Not sure how to get involved? The former Vice President of Texas Youth Art Month, Tiffany Silverthorne joins the Creativity Department to talk about what kind of events she’s run in the past, how much her students were inspired by them, and how much advocacy it brought to her program! Listen in to hear more from Tiffany!
166 – Gretchen Kaine, Marji Wachowiak, & Terese Giobbia – Fashion Design in the Art Room?
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the authors of Fashion Fundamentals by Davis. Gretchen Kaine, Marji Wachowiak, and Terese Giobbia share their arts education experiences, what drew them to fashion and design, how they’ve incorporated fashion into their art rooms and how you can do the same! Learn about using fashion to strengthen problem-solving, introduce students to other cultures, and how to weave fashion design into your already existing lessons. Listen in to hear ...
Episode 165 – Robin Vande Zande – Developing Design Process in the Art Room
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Kent State University’s Professor of Art Education, Robin Vande Zande! She shares her experience and strategies for implementing the Design Process in the Art Room. Design Education is not only teaching students about “design” in the aesthetic sense, more importantly it is about teaching them the process of fully realizing an idea through brainstorming, research, prototyping, presenting, reflecting, and revising their ideas. Listen in t...
Episode 164 – Enhancing your Art Room with Teaching Artists
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the Minnesota Higher Ed Art Educator of the year for 2022, Alicia Peters, and teaching artist Mary Bruno to discuss how allowing teaching artists into your art room can enhance and benefit your student’s experience. Alicia and Mary share the work they’ve done in the art room together, ways you can use the same lessons, and debunk some misconceptions about Teaching Artists! Listen in to hear more from Alicia and Mary.
Episode 163 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Equitable Protocols in Action! Part 2
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this continuation of the Equitable Protocols in Action episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler talk to arts educators from NAEA’s Connected Arts Networks (CAN). Jessica Lucas & Alexa Wynschenk join the conversation about creating structure and setting expectations for students with classroom protocols. Listen in and learn how they teach students to collaborate, respect each other and their cultures, and implement induvial protocols ...
Episode 162 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Equitable Protocols in Action! Part 1
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler talk to arts educators from The Connected Arts Networks (CAN). Enoch Robbins & Chay Ross join the conversation on the challenges of managing an arts classroom and how they set expectations for their students. Learn how they teach their students respect for their materials and tools, how to help students understand class guidelines, induvial protocols, and the tools they use to facilitate ...
Episode 161 – Donna Anderson – Practical Printmaking
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the author of Experience Printmaking, Donna Anderson! Donna has been teaching printmaking for over 40 years and shares practical ways to incorporate fun and exciting printmaking lessons into your art room, tips and tricks for success, and her art educator journey! Listen in to hear more about printmaking from Donna!
Episode 160 – Justin Burns – Staying Versatile and Curious
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by artist and educator Justin Burns to discuss how he stays versatile and curious! Listen in to learn where to find exciting experiences that will break the mold of your creativity. Hear how he pulls inspiration from multiple sources to create a new piece of art. Learn about artists who inspire Justin and his students and discover ways to challenge your students to think outside the box when creating. Listen in to hear more from Justin!
Episode 159 – Paula Liz – Be a Creative Changemaker
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by artist, activist, educator, and author Paula Liz to talk about her new book Be a Creative Changemaker A Kids' Art Activity Book! Hear how this new elementary resource highlights diverse artists’ stories from around the world and throughout history. Handpicked by Paula, young readers can learn about new artists they might not recognize and new materials, techniques, and styles they may not know. Listen in to learn more about Paula Liz’s ...
Episode 158 – Creativity Crew – Sharing The Lessons We Love
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department catches up with Joe Boatfield and Raine Valentine of the Creativity Crew. Dive into the discussion about how the 23/24 school year is going. Hear about what’s been working well, and what’s been adapted as they share some of their favorite lessons, tools, and strategies. Discover tips for tempering students’ expectations of their art, working with different mediums when you don’t have the proper tools, and the benefits of working outside your comfor...
Episode 157 – Ben Forta – Visual Expression Technology
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Ben Forta, Adobe’s Senior Director of Education Initiatives, to talk about all things technology in the K-12 classroom! Specifically, hear how Adobe’s tools can be used for meaningful visual expression and the importance of CREATING content for consuming (vs. consuming other people’s content). Listen in to hear how technology is more than a device to display information, it’s a meaningful way to engage students in learning.
Episode 156 – Alice Mizrachi – Making Murals
January 04, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Alice Mizrachi – a New York City based muralist and art educator to talk about how large format murals can connect communities! Alice dives into her work as an artist, educator, and mentee has shaped who she is as a person as well how it translates into her classroom. Listen in to this episode to hear Alice talk more about her mentor, the finality of her art, how she prepares spaces for murals, and the logistical challenges that comes w...
Episode 154 – Chris Strickland – Envisioning and Living a Creative Life
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Christopher Strickland, Assistant Professor for Art Education University of Nebraska Kearney, to talk about what it means to embrace living a creative life. Drawing from a wealth of expertise as an educator and artist, Christopher provides practical tips and transformative ideas that will help unlock your creative potential and help you to inspire your students to do the same. Listen in to hear more from Chris!
Episode 155 – Chris Strickland – Envisioning and Living a Creative Life
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Christopher Strickland, Assistant Professor for Art Education University of Nebraska Kearney, to talk about what it means to embrace living a creative life. Drawing from a wealth of expertise as an educator and artist, Christopher provides practical tips and transformative ideas that will help unlock your creative potential and help you to inspire your students to do the same. Listen in to hear more from Chris!
Episode 154 – Coffee with Karl: The Fine Art of Craft
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Davis Publications’ Fine Art Image Curator and Art Historian, Karl Cole, joins the Creativity Department to talk about craft. Dive into a debate that is old as time – is craft art? Often implying skill and skill level, does the term diminish the work that goes into making a piece? What if it isn’t created in a traditional artistic medium. It’s a question to ponder, and it wouldn’t be a Coffee with Karl episode if he didn’t tie the topic back to art history! Hear about exampl...
Episode 153 – Connected Arts Network – Cultural Responsiveness in the Arts Classroom Part 2
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler continue the conversation on Cultural Responsiveness with NAEA’s Connected Arts Networks (CAN). New York City educators Lidia Menniti & Catherine Plichta join the conversation to discuss creating inclusive environments. Discover how Cultural Responsiveness celebrates differences, encourages students to find their passion, and fosters empathy. Listen in to learn more from the latest CAN ep...
Episode 152 – Connected Arts Network – Cultural Responsiveness in the Arts Classroom
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler talk to New York City educators from The Connected Arts Networks (CAN). Tina Barone and Edwin Brathwaite join the conversation to discuss Cultural Responsiveness and how they create such environments in the classroom. Discover how cultural responsiveness encourages genuine engagement and creates inclusive spaces that celebrate differences and foster equitable opportunities for all. Listen...
Episode 151 – Jeanne Sparrow – Finding Your Authentic Teacher Self
November 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Emmy award winning radio and TV host Jeanne Sparrow to talk about being a creatively authentic teacher through communication, identity, connecting with others, and just being yourself! Jeanne shares her story and how she developed her life’s theme, Fearless Authenticity. Listen in to learn how you can follow her path to being your own authentic self!
Episode 150 – Steven Branfman – The Healing Power of Art
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by professional Potter, Author, and Art Educator, Steven Branfman. Steven lost his son to cancer more than 17 years ago. In the aftermath, as part of his grieving process, he made 365 Japanese style tea bowls, called chawan. Listen in to this moving conversation about making art through the grieving process as a way to heal and learn about Steven’s thought-provoking journey and process.
Episode 149 – Jane Dalton – Integrating Mindfulness into the Art Classroom
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department discusses mindfulness and expressive arts with Jane Dalton, author of The Mindful Studio the newest title from Davis! Matt, Jane, and co-host Raine Valentine dive into the difference between mindfulness and mindfulness mediation, why mindfulness and mediation are helpful in the classroom, and how Jane and Raine integrate mindfulness into their own art rooms. Listen in to learn more and hear about the new book all about mindfulness!
Episode 148 – Rich Kim – Reflective Teaching Practices
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode The Creativity Department dives into how to rethink curriculum with artist and Art Educator Richard Kim. Contemporizing curriculum is more than simply adding contemporary art. It’s about taking risks and developing content that taps into contemporary practices of how art is being made today. Listen in to hear strategies for developing curriculum content as a reflective practice instead of just providing art assignments.
Episode 147 – Creating Effective Learning Environments for Neurodivergent Students
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, the accessibility and inclusion conversation from episode 146 continues. Matt Grundler (of The Creativity Department) and Amy Appleton, CAN Project Director for NAEA, are joined by Kirsti Lewis, Founder of People Like Us. An organization devoted to providing inclusive and meaningful instruction to students with disabilities, People Like Us helps teachers implement curriculum that allows these students to partake equally in class and have fun doing it! Listen in to hear more ...
Episode 146 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Accessibility & Inclusion in the Arts Classroom Part 2
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn this episode, enjoy the continuing conversation on Accessibility & Inclusion from episode 145. Matt Grundler (of The Creativity Department) & Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by Rebecca Visintainer, Dance Educator at North Plainfield Middle & Highschools in New jersey, and Sean Turner, educator with the NYC department of education and an adjunct professor at Hunter College. During the discussion, Rebecca and Sean share their insights about strategies used to create an inclusive and welcom...
Episode 145 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Accessibility & Inclusion in the Arts Classroom Part 2
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn this episode, enjoy the continuing conversation on Accessibility & Inclusion from episode 145. Matt Grundler (of The Creativity Department) & Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by Rebecca Visintainer, Dance Educator at North Plainfield Middle & Highschools in New jersey, and Sean Turner, educator with the NYC department of education and an adjunct professor at Hunter College. During the discussion, Rebecca and Sean share their insights about strategies used to create an inclusive and welcom...
Episode 145 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Accessibility & Inclusion in the Arts Classroom Part 1
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThe next round of CAN episodes is here! To kick the first part, Matt & Mi’Jan are joined by Krissi Davis – the Orchestra Director for Midtown High School in Atlanta. The first 2-part episode will focus on Accessibility & Inclusion in the classroom. Krissi and Matt share how they make all students feel welcome, included, and heard in their respective rooms. Listen in to hear more from them!
Episode 144 – Brice McCasland – Building a Culture of Community
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by their friend Brice McCasland, the K12 Visual Art Coordinator for Lovejoy ISD in Texas to discuss building community in the art room. Recalling college days when art professors created a deep sense of community, the discussion dives into how they now emulate that in their own art rooms. Sharing a passion for art with students, allowing them to express themselves, creating opportunities for them to work toward a common goal, and giving th...
Episode 143 – Jonathan Juravich – Intentional SEL in the Art Room
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year – Jonathan Juravich to talk about the importance of being intentional with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the art room. Jonathan shares his dissertation work on SEL, experience working as a national arts advocate, and expertise from years of teaching Elementary students incorporating SEL into his curriculum. Jonathan makes a constant effort to set a good example not only for his students, but his fellow...
Episode 142 – National Arts in Education Week
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIt’s National Arts in Education week! Established in 2010, this week-long celebration was created to recognize the impact arts have in education. Dive into this episode and learn the story of The Creativity Department and the impact arts have had on them! Hear how they became Art Educators and what their “who & why” is. Learn who inspired them to become art educators, why they became art educators, and what keeps them inspired to teach day in and day out! Listen in to this inspiring episode ...
Episode 141 – What do you Mean "Rules" for the Art Room?
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBPaul Kretchmer returns in this episode all about setting art room rules and guidelines in the art room! Paul follows a philosophy he coined as “Happy Art Teacher Rules” which are guidelines for fellow art educators and students to follow – helping create a positive environment, celebrating diversity, and amplifying student voice. Listen in to hear how Paul implements these into his art room!
Episode 140 – Creativity Crew – Starting The School Year Off Right
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBArt educators, Raine Valentine and Joe Boatfield join The Creativity Department in this episode to explore preparing for a new school year! Explore everything from setting the tone of the classroom and connecting with students in the first days of the year, to art room layout and organization and adjusting curriculum to align with standards. Hear what advice these art room veterans have and learn about what could excite students for the coming year.
Episode 139 – Mike Mitchell – Creating Art Ecosystems
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department is joined by fellow art educator Mike Mitchell to examine the networks, communities, and connections that can create an “Art Ecosystem” around us. Mike is the Art Education Coordinator at Tennessee State University (TSU) with years of experience teaching high school art. Listen in as he dives into what exactly an “Art Ecosystem” is and how it can affect you as an educator as well as an artist. Mike also talks about how he built his own Art Ecosystem ...
Episode 138 – Jen Ferrari & Abi Paytoe Gbayee – Talking About Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department is joined by fellow podcasters Jen Ferrari & Abi Paytoe Gbayee – hosts of the TAB Storytellers podcast. Dive into TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) during a discussion covering how Jen and Abi chose it as their pedagogy. Listen in as they share implementation advice, resources for using it in the art room, and useful information like how it can be assessed using a skill criteria.
Episode 137 – Sharon Carr & Christine Colby – Clay in the Art Room
August 10, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by art educators Sharon Carr & Christine Colby to talk about ceramics in the art room! Discover how these experienced ceramic teachers introduce students to the medium. Gain helpful insight into managing student frustrations, tips on classroom and materials management, and discover contemporary ceramic artists to showcase in your art room!
Episode 136 – Susan Martin & Melissa Friedewald – Making Meaningful Art Experiences through Partnership
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Susan Martin and Melissaa Friedwald of the Bower Center in Bedford, Virginia to discuss how art educators can build relationships with local arts and cultural organizations. Melissa goes into how having a local arts center gives her students the opportunity to discover a community outside of the art room and real-world experience. Melissa and Susan walk us through the process of how they collaborated on the LOVEworks project for the Bed...
Episode 135 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Focus on Teacher Leadership Part 2
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn the second part of the Teacher Leadership episode of the Connected Arts Networks (CAN) series, Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department are joined by arts educators Corazón Tierra and Charles Jabour. Dive into this informative conversation focusing on questions such as how do you want to lead? What ways do you want to change lives positively, for yourself or others? Discover for yourself if there is a way to pinpoint how or when we can spark the same inspiration to lead in ...
Episode 134 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) –Teacher Leadership Part 1
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode from the Connected Arts Networks (CAN) series, The Creativity Department is joined by arts educators Tim Needles and Nathan Rødahl for a conversation focusing on teacher leadership and adapting leadership structures in the classroom. Teacher leadership is not one size fits all, it impacts the mood, atmosphere, and environment of a school so it must be flexible to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Listen in and discover strategies that can be used to ensure all st...
Episode 133 – Teaching and Creating: A Practice of Permission
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department discusses the concept of expanding permissions around art making, developing ideas, and process with Jorge Lucero. Jorge is an artist, art educator, and author of What Happens at the Intersection of Conceptual Art & Teaching. Explore what can happen if we get out of our heads long enough to think differently about our practices and how by leaning into unconventional processes and ideas, we broaden our ideas of what art can be.
Episode 132 – Coffee with Karl: Curating Images for Art Education
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Davis Publications Curator of Images, Karl Cole joins the Creativity Department to answer common questions about choosing images to use in art lessons. Hear about Karl’s curatorial process and how he tackles questions such as, “How much information should you know about an artist before sharing their work?” Listen in as they discuss curating images for Davis Publications, working with museums and galleries, as well as choosing what artworks and artists to spotlight. Discover...
Episode 131 – Reahna Robinson – Supporting New Teachers with Disabilities
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department is joined by current FSU Senior Reahna Robinson to talk about how the art education world and the education community at large can support educators with disabilities. Reahna talks about her own experiences studying to become a music teacher and how she thinks educators with disabilities could best be supported in the classroom, as well as through their colleagues.
Episode 130 – Samuel Peck & David Modler – Engaging Students in Conceptual Art Practices
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department is joined by art educators and creative collaborators Samuel Peck & David Modler for a discussion about the importance of “process over product”. Hear how they encourage their pre-service teachers to focus on the creative processes of art making rather than producing a “good” artwork. Learn how “process over product” helps student development and correlates to the Studio Habits of Mind during a conversation covering strategies for classroom applicati...
Episode 129 – Tim Needles – Art, Education, & Artificial Intelligence
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Tim Needles to talk about the disruption Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is causing in the art and education worlds. They tackle topics such as how art educators can embrace this technology as a hi-tech tool and how to ensure students use it in safe and responsible ways. Explore how A.I. can be incorporated into the creative process instead of taking the place of it. Listen in to join the conversation!
Episode 128 – Creativity Crew – Surviving the End of the School Year
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode the Creativity Crew is back and they’re here to talk about how they’re surviving the end of the school year! Candido, Raine, and Joe share their end of year challenges and how they overcome them to tackle the next school year. From changing rooms, how they’re staying creative over the summer, what to do with students during standardized testing, and giving students the opportunity to take on projects they’re passionate about before the year ends. Listen in to hear more!
Episode 127 - Focusing on Educator SEL
May 25, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode the Creativity Department continues the discussion about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) from the perspective of the educator. Dive into a conversation about the importance of focusing on your (educator) emotional wellbeing to support that of students. Specifically, hear what taking care of your needs looks like inside and outside the classroom, discover tips on organizing and prioritizing yourself over the summer, and learn how you can support your peers in their SEL work. L...
Episode 126 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Social Emotional Learning Part 2
May 17, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Arts Educators Meg Hickey & Kristie Farr for the second Connected Arts Networks (CAN) episode focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL)! Hear how they incorporate emotional intelligence into their classrooms and curriculum, discover how they create emotional safe spaces and how it helps students open up in class. Listen in to learn how building a sense of community amongst students helps them thrive.
Episode 125 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Social Emotional Learning Part 1
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn Episode 3 Part 1 of the collaborative CAN series, Matt & Laura are joined by Heather de Koning Foley & Cristin Carole to talk about Social Emotional Learning – how they as Art Educators incorporate it into their curriculum, how they teach their students self-awareness, and how you can introduce these concepts into your own art room. Listen in to hear more!
Episode 124 – James Rees & Emily Fox King – Renewing Your Creative Practice
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, James Rees and Emily Fox King join the Creativity Department to discuss taking care of your creative practice as an art educator. James and Emily are professional artists. James is also a researcher and retired art educator. Both bring their unique perspectives to this conversation where they share their experiences dealing with creative risk, the challenges of being a professional artist, overcoming creative blocks, and balancing work and life. Listen in to hear strategies...
Episode 123 – Kris Bakke – All Things Art
April 27, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode Kris Bakke joins the Creativity Department again to talk about all things related to art materials! Now with Royal Brush Manufacturing, as their Art Education Manager, Kris has new ideas to share about materials for the art room. From what is essential for teaching students to properly caring for supplies, listen in to learn new takes on the age-old question, “Why do we use this kind, what’s the difference?”
Episode 122 – Orlando Graves Bolaños – Unpacking NAEA 2023
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBWith the NAEA 2023 conference wrapped up, The Creativity Department sits down with returning guest Orlando Graves Bolaños to talk about the largest art education convention in years. Orlando was the Co-coordinator alongside Laura for this year’s conference in San Antonio, Texas. Hear about sessions they attended, what inspired them, and their take aways from San Antonio, Texas as they dive into their personal experience from the largest convention in years.