As art educators, we know one of the most difficult things to navigate is sustaining consistent work, life, and creative balance. Matt Johnson, President of the Maine Art Education Association, joins ...
Read MoreAs educators navigate the ever-changing landscape of arts education, the need to foster emotional strength, adaptability, and creative confidence in students and themselves has never been more importa ...
Read MoreOn the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a difference between teaching and coaching, but when you get into the nitty-gritty the differences are evident. In this episode of Connected Arts Network ...
Read MoreHow can contemporary art serve as a bridge for dialogue, empathy, and understanding in today’s classrooms? Matt and Laura welcome Joe Fusaro—artist, educator, and co-author of The Visual E ...
Read MoreArt can be a deeply personal form of expression, which can lead to sensitive topics and varying interpretations. Nuanced understanding when discussing art with students is essential. How do you work t ...
Read MoreTeaching artists are everywhere—in schools, libraries, universities, museums, and so many other places because they’re versatile! To talk about teaching artists, Matt and Laura invited acc ...
Read MoreAs art educators, we understand the true value of art museums. They help nurture a localized appreciation for the arts, connect us to the world and the past, and introduce us to contemporary work and ...
Read MoreMentoring can be rewarding but challenging. The Creativity Department invited Carrie Barnett, NAEA’s Western Region Vice President, to share her experience and success stories of mentoring in th ...
Read MoreAI has become a hot-button issue, particularly in relation to educational settings. Should it be allowed? Is it helpful to the learning process? To dig into this topic, The Creativity Department invit ...
Read MoreCrayola defines creativity as “imagination in action.” This is a concise way of looking at creativity because, as we all know, ideas aren’t activated until something is created out o ...
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