K12ArtChat the Podcast
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Episodes
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.
Episode 121 – Dr. David Moya – Supporting Pre-Service Art Teachers
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBA blast from Laura’s past joins the conversation in this week’s episode! Dr. David Moya is a professor of Art Education at the University of Houston - Clear Lake. He is also a former student of Laura’s. He joins The Creativity Department in this episode to share his expertise on how to best support pre-service art teachers. As Director and Professor of the program he himself graduated from, Dr. Moya is uniquely qualified to discuss what pre-service art educators need and would benefit from i...
Episode 120 – Meera Ramanathan – Literacy in the Elementary Art Room
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBElementary Art Educator Meera Ramathan joins the Creativity Department to talk about infusing literacy into the elementary art room. Using a variety of methods Meera weaves the learning of developmental skills with art, literacy, and visual literacy to create an engaging curriculum for a wide range of elementary age students. Meera shares many of the ways she teaches that literacy is not just about knowing how to read; it spans multiple life skills.
Episode 119 - Christine Miller - The Art of Thinking & Questioning
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBFiber Artist and retired Art Educator, Christine Miller joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about thinking and questioning! What does that mean, though? Christine shares her experiences as an art educator and the ways she nurtures her students critical thinking skills using active listening and opening them up to metacognition – thinking about your thinking. Discover how slowing down to fully absorb tasks, giving students the ability to ask questions, encouraging students...
Episode 118 - Coffee with Karl: The Importance of Art History
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBDavis Publications Art Historian joins The Creativity Department for a new Coffee with Karl conversion about the importance of Art History in the art room! In this episode learn how Karl uses his unique position as art historian and image curator to highlight underrepresented artists, movements, and artwork in the world. Through the curriculum work he does for Davis, his Curator’s Corner blog, and the Contemporary Art in Context articles he writes for SchoolArts magazine, Karl shines a light...
Episode 117 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Part 2
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe Connected Arts Network (CAN) series continues with part two on the topic of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I). The Creativity Department and co-host Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by educators Gayle Nicholls-Ali and Lindsey Bauer to continue the discussion on the importance of ED&I in the classroom. In this episode, Gayle and Lindsey dive into the themes from part 1 of the ED&I episode, but from the Visual Arts & Media and Dance perspectives. Hear their personal experiences advoc...
Episode 116 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Part 1
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe Connected Arts Network (CAN) series continues with this first of two episodes centered on the topic of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I). The Creativity Department and Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by educators Bridget Shepard and Michael Gordon to discuss ED&I in the classroom. Explore how these educators are creating transformative discomfort in a solution bound and caring way while consistently maintaining safe spaces for learners to celebrate their differences. Hear how ...
Episode 115 – Kris Bakke – Preparing and Promoting for YOUTH ART MONTH
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Kris Bakke, Vice President of the Council for Art Education and Art Education Manager for Royal Brush. Listen in to hear about how to prepare for Youth Art Month and promote your art room during it! Kris shares the most effective ways she’s seen to advocate for your program, stories about past Youth Art Months, and details the positive effects Youth Art Month celebrations have had on art programs. Discover how you can celebrate and advo...
Episode 114 – Creativity Crew – All of our Faves!
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode art educators Candido Crespo, and Joe Boatfield join The Creativity Department for a discussion about their most-loved items to use in the art room and to engage students. Get the inside scoop on their most recommended classroom tested art materials, equipment, art lessons, inspirational artists, technology and more. There’s bound to be something new to take away as you dive into this conversation covering what works best and why.
Episode 113 – Jason Blair – Recognizing the Space Between Teaching and Learning
February 09, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, returning guest Jason Blair joins the Creativity Department to talk about the disconnect teachers and students can have in the art room. Dive into the space between teaching and learning to see how we can bridge that gap by encouraging creative thinking, empathy, instilling a sense of creative confidence, and building community! Listen in for Episode resources and more.
Episode 112 – Using Manipulatives to Close Learning Gaps
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, Art Educator Ruth Byrne talks to the Creativity Department about using manipulatives in the art room! Ruth uses the Froebel method of teaching, which nurtures activity and inquiry instead of teacher-led instruction. She shares her experiences with manipulatives in her classroom, how they help her students learn, and how you can implement them in your own art room! Listen in for resources and more.
Episode 111 – Creative Practice, Self-Care, & Mindfulness
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, returning guest James Rees and Jane Dalton, both artists and educators, join the Creativity Department to discuss how you can infuse mindfulness into your creative practices and your art room! Learn how exercises that only take two minutes can help you and students regenerate and refocus on tasks at hand. Listen all the way to the end to participate in sample exercise and discover how quick refocusing can take.
Episode 110 – Misty Kluesner – Intersections of Technology & Creativity
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode The Creativity Department is joined by Misty Kluesner, a Creativity & Design Learning Experience Designer and currently working at a TK-8 design thinking school. Misty deals with technology and creativity every day - she shares resources, stories, and advice on how to incorporate technology seamlessly into your art room!
Episode 109 – Coffee with Karl: Being an Art Historian and Curator
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIntroducing a new series focusing on Art History with Davis’s very own Image Curator and Art Historian – Karl Cole! In this episode, The Creativity Department and Karl discuss his unique career as Curator and Art Historian for Davis. Hear about what led him to art education and gather information you can use to introduce this interesting career to students.
Episode 108 – Bryan Benedict – Designing Hot Wheels
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThe Design Lead for Hot Wheels and Matchbox diecast – Bryan Benedict joins the Creativity department in this episode! He talks about his work at Hot Wheels and Mattel, as well as the process of designing toy cars, the interesting people he gets to work with, and what steps students would have to take to get started in a design career. Listen in to hear more!
Episode 108 – A Black Male Perspective in Art Education
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Art Educator, Bill Rembert joins the Creativity Department for a conversation about the Black male perspective in Art Education. Particularly the lack of Black male representation (and male overall) in the field. Listen in as he shares his personal experiences, his feelings on the lack of male mentorship within schools, and ways of advocating for programs that would fill those gaps.
Episode 107 – A Black Male Perspective in Art Education
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Art Educator, Bill Rembert joins the Creativity Department for a conversation about the Black male perspective in Art Education. Particularly the lack of Black male representation (and male overall) in the field. Listen in as he shares his personal experiences, his feelings on the lack of male mentorship within schools, and ways of advocating for programs that would fill those gaps.
Episode 106 – Daryl Thompson – Drawing Dream Cars in Reality
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist Daryl Thompson. Daryl combines his love of drawing and cars to make highly detailed artwork as an automotive illustrator and is collaborating with the Toyota Dream Car USA Contest to help bring children’s imagination to life! Listen in for ways to inspire students that are passionate about technology and design. Discover a plethora of resources to dive into and share with students.
Episode 106 – Daryl Thompson – Drawing Dream Cars in Reality
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist Daryl Thompson. Daryl combines his love of drawing and cars to make highly detailed artwork as an automotive illustrator and is collaborating with the Toyota Dream Car USA Contest to help bring children’s imagination to life! Listen in for ways to inspire students that are passionate about technology and design. Discover a plethora of resources to dive into and share with students.
Episode 105 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Professional Learning Communities Part 2
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode The Creativity Department and co-host Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz continue the Professional Learning Community (PLC) discussion with two new Connected Arts Networks (CAN)guests. They are joined by Amber Arnold and Tina Barone to discuss the challenges of building a PLC and how having a supportive community can change the course of your teaching practice. Get inspired to join a PLC or even start your own with the stories and resources shared in this episode!
Episode 104 – Introducing Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Professional Learning Communities Part 1
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAnnouncing a new 8-part series brought to you in partnership with the NAEA Connected Arts Networks (CAN)! In this series, The Creativity Department will be joined by co-host Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz. Together they will dive deeply into topics such as ED&I, SEL, and Leadership with CAN teachers and leaders! Enjoy this first conversation with Kim Hoj, Dance and Career Technical Education Teacher, and Jared Cassedy, Performing Arts Coordinator and Conductor of the Lexington High School Wind E...
Episode 103 – Rebecca Hare – Art of Design: Planning for Creativity
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBRebecca Hare, co-author of The Space: A Guide for Educators and Adobe’s Education Community Manager, joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about taking creative risks in teaching, building creative capacity in students, and making space for creativity in the art room. Listen in as Rebecca, Laura and Matt share their personal stories about risk taking and learn how making a plan for creativity can empower students and inspire educators.
Episode 102 – Carole Drummond-Johnson – Incorporating STEM in the Art Room
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBElementary educator Carole Drummond-Johnson joins The Creativity Department and asks us to consider “if we are truly about the business of teaching 21-century skills, shouldn’t art & design be integrated with science, technology, engineering and math?” It’s every educators’ goal to reach all learners. Integrating STEM themes into your lessons could be the key to immersing all students in art! Listen in to learn more.
Episode 101 - 100th Episode Celebration! - Part 2
November 03, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThe Creativity Department continues their 100th Episode celebration with author and educator, Tim Needles. Tim was the very first podcast guest and is a consistent contributor in the #K12ArtChat Twitter chat. Who better to discuss all that has changed in Art Education over the past 8 years? Listen in as they discuss everything from technology integration in the art room to social emotional learning and the difficulties of hybrid learning.
Episode 100 - 100th Episode Celebration! - Part 1
October 27, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt’s the 100th Episode! We couldn’t have done it without your support and our lovely guests! Join Matt and Laura as they commemorate #K12ArtChat the Podcast’s 100th episode and 8-year podcasting anniversary. Listen in and share the celebration as they reflect on the guests and topics they’ve had over the past 2 years, as well as their favorite happy teacher moments. Here’s to another 100 episodes!
Episode 99 – Creativity Crew – Bringing Fun into the Classroom
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode the Creativity Crew – Raine Valentine, Joe Boatfield, and Candido Crespo - talk about how they keep their students on their toes and engaged in fun and exciting ways! Listen in to hear each person’s unique approach to bringing fun into their art rooms. Discover techniques for being silly, authentic, and spontaneous while staying on course with the curriculum and not losing control of your students.
Episode 98 – Dan Ryder – Creativity & Project Based Learning
October 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Dan Ryder joins The Creativity Department to talk about project-based learning. Dan is a Learning Facilitator at Overman Academy and author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the Classroom. Listen in to learn about using project-based learning to help students make connections, transform knowledge, and explain their creative choices. When students embrace process, experimentation and even failure their learning becomes sticky, meaningful, and authentic.
Episode 97 – Dr. Jaime Dombrowski – Using Creativity to Drive SEL
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Dr. Jaime Dombrowski! Author of Power Up: Gamification Tools for Social and Emotional Learning, she talks with Matt & Laura about how art can transcend language and be used to promote inclusivity and emotional wellbeing. Listen in for expert experience on how students can use art to promote empathy, communicate who they are and what they value, build decision making skills by working in teams, and foster meaningful relationships.
Episode 96 – Jonathan Seligman – Collaboration Between Music & Art
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by long time music teacher, Jonathan Seligman! Dive into the similarities between Art and Music curriculum, the challenges both face with advocacy, and creative ways the two can support one another to promote the importance arts hold in educating today’s students. Listen in and be inspired with ways to showcase both art and music without one overpowering the other.
Episode 95 – Dr. Cyndi Burnett – Infusing Creative Thinking Skills into the Art Room
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, Matt and Laura are joined by Dr. Cyndi Burnett, Director of Possibilities at Creativity and Education, to discuss what a deliberate approach to creativity looks like and how that scientific perspective parallels the artist process of creativity. Listen in as they explore everything from the relationship between creativity and the arts, to modeling creative behaviors to students and how creative thinking in the arts transfers to other disciplines.
Episode 94 – Neurodivergent Thinking in the Art room
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn This episode, The Creativity Department discusses neurodivergent thinking. This is when the brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical." Being neurodivergent themselves, Matt and Laura share their personal experiences. Listen in as they talk about the different ways they learn, the difficulties they overcame while in school, strategies they use to help their own children, and how all of this is reflected in their teaching.
Episode 93 – Dr. Janice Wyatt Ross – Culture & Climate: Creating a Positive Impact On ALL Learners
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn This episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the Program Director of the Success Academy, Dr. Janice Wyatt Ross. During the discussion they dive into strategies for building environments that welcome students, provide a positive impact on their engagement and equity, and foster pride and ownership. Listen in for ideas on strengthening the climate and culture in your own school to ensure it is both welcoming and nurturing
Episode 92 – Creativity Crew – Classrooms to Support All Students
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThe Creativity Crew is back! Candido Crespo, Raine Valentine, and Joe Boatfield join Matt and Laura to discuss the stresses and challenges that come with a new school year. Listen in for tips on how to structure your classroom, storage, and materials. Discover new ways to manage students’ experience during class and engage them with what they’re learning.
Episode 91 – Teaching Narrative, Idea, & Inquiry
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBMatt and Laura are joined by returning guest Connie Jimenez Zammett! As a high school art educator, Connie teaches students at a pivotal time in their life when they’re not just learning inside of the art room, but also life skills outside of it. This episode’s discussion revolves around that – how can important art skills like big ideas and inquiries translate outside the art room? Listen in to hear Connie’s strategies and experiences.
Episode 90 – Visual Storytelling Inside the Classroom
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, Matt and Laura are joined by Matt Dombrowski – the Creative Director of Limbitless Solutions and a professor at the School of Art and Design at the University of Central Florida. They talk about the impact of visual storytelling in the art room and how to implement different strategies. Along with a background in Media Arts, Matt is the creative director for Limbitless solutions – an organization that provides bionic limbs for children in need. Listen in to hear Matt’s story!
Episode 89 – Starting the School Year & Making Connections
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBCAEA’s 2020 Elementary Art Teacher of the year and NAEA’s 2021 Pacific Region Elementary Art Teacher of the Year, Alyssa Navapanich joins the Creativity Department this episode! Hear their tips and tricks for a successful start of the school year as well as the difficulties they’ve faced in the past few years with online and hybrid learning. Listen in to find out if you can utilize these strategies!
Episode 88 – Starting the School Year & Making Connections
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBCAEA’s 2020 Elementary Art Teacher of the year and NAEA’s 2021 Pacific Region Elementary Art Teacher of the Year, Alyssa Navapanich joins the Creativity Department this episode! Hear their tips and tricks for a successful start of the school year as well as the difficulties they’ve faced in the past few years with online and hybrid learning. Listen in to find out if you can utilize these strategies!
Episode 88 – Chatting with Momo Pixel
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBEnjoy this discussion with award-winning multidisciplinary artist and game designer Momo Pixel. From the popular interactive annual exhibition called Momoland, to the viral sensation that is Hair Nah, this engaging session dives into Momo’s pixel filled world. Discover the career path she followed to get to where she is today and come away with inspiring ideas and information to share with students.
Episode 87 – Support for Arts Ed – Where to Find it?
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThe Creativity Department is joined by two members of the Alabama Art Education Association – Social Media Chair Shelbye Reese and President of AAEA Mary Jane Coker! In this episode, they share their experience of looking for and where they’ve found support for arts within their district. They’ve tapped into so many corners including teachers of other subjects like math and history, school administration, PLNs, and even their own students!
Episode 86 – Creativity Crew – The Challenges of Making Your Own Art
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, the Creativity Department discusses the challenges of having a career as an art educator and personal life as an artist. Joined by the newly formed Creativity Crew –Candido Crespo, Raine Valentine, and Joe Boatfield – who will regularly join Matt and Laura to talk about hot topics (like this one), they dive into everything from managing a social media presence and displaying personal art in the classroom to carving out time for creativity. Listen in to the Creativity Crew s...
Episode 85 - James Rees - Career Connections in Retirement
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by returning guest James Rees! This year, James retired from the art room. During the conversation, he shares stories from the field including how his career has changed over the 30 years he taught. Listen in to hear how he developed a plan for staying connected and continued growth in retirement. Get some inspiration to use when planning your own next steps.
Episode 84 - Marilyn Stewart - Creating a Culture of Belonging through Curricular Choices
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Davis Author Marilyn Stewart to talk about the importance of creating a culture of belonging in the art room. Marilyn shares her 50 years of experience writing curriculum and preparing educators for the art room. Learn how she develops curriculum and the strategies she employs when doing so. Listen in to this engaging episode to get the inside scoop from one of art education’s subject matter experts and hear about the NEW middle school ...
Episode 83 - Don Masse - Reflecting on the Teacher and Administration Relationship
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIt’s no secret that art teachers can feel isolated in their school communities. It’s important to continuously consider what supports you need from your district and administrators! In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Don Masse, Visual And Preforming Arts Resource Teacher for San Diego Unified School District. During the conversation they dive into the importance of visibility and discuss how art teachers like yourself can advocate for their programs as well as strategie...
Episode 82 – The 21/22 Year in Review
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAs school years across the country come to a close, The Creativity Department reflects on this year’s podcast guests and the biggest lessons taken away from them. The Grundlers have covered miles of ground this year, from artist interviews to discussions about equity and diversity, to careers in art and a plethora of resources to use in your art room. Check out all the inspiration and dive in.
Episode 81 - Dorothy Fatunmbi - Do Art & Science Really go together?
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Dorothy Fatunmbi, a medical illustrator working at the Office of External Education at Harvard Medical School! Originally planning to become a veterinarian, Dorothy took a class on medical illustration and immediately found her passion. Listen in to hear her journey, experiences, and suggestions to share with aspiring artists that show there are plenty of career paths with STEAM ties!
Episode 80 - Rebecca Potts Aguirre - Does Being an Artist and a Teacher Make Sense?
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThe host of the Teaching Artist Podcast – Rebecca Potts Aguirre joins Team Grundler for this episode to talk about the balance between being a working artist as well as an art educator. Which comes first, your own art or teaching art? Rebecca and the Grundlers discuss how they juggle both careers and the inevitable overlap that happens between the two.
Episode 79 - Empowering Women Artists & Art Educators
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode – The Creativity Department discuss empowering women educators and artists with art educators Natalie Chanel, Tiffany Lin, and Jen Holsinger-Raybourn! Learn how they shine a light on female artists in their classes, tackle topics like pay transparency and how to advocate for it, how they ensure people of other cultures are represented throughout the year, and how they continue to pursue their art outside the classroom.
Episode 78 - Teacher Appreciation & Mental Health
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode - things are reversed! With a panel of previous guests, the Creativity Department develops questions to ask art educators in an upcoming #K12ArtChat on Twitter! Joined by Candido Crespo, Joe Boatfield and Raine Valentine, The Creativity Department dives into teacher appreciation, mental health, self-care, and difficulties the past 2 years have brought. Listen in to hear three distinct points of view on these topics and how questions will be asked on an upcoming #K12ArtChat o...