We know supporting art educators in the classroom is important, but how do we take that further? How do we foster leadership skills in those art educators and then cultivate their growth? In this epis ...
Read MoreThere are words that have become staples across art education and art classrooms—“old masters,” “aesthetics,” “mythology,” and “expressionism.” Wh ...
Read MoreArt is often an escape for people, a way to embrace creativity and express their emotions. And, as we all know, if you are serious about it, Art can also be a career. Jarrett Krosoczka is a perfect ex ...
Read MoreResearch can feel outside our comfort zone as Art Educators. It’s a far cry from the dynamic world of color and creation we build in the classroom. Often seen as an exclusively scholarly realm, ...
Read MoreSpringtime means another NAEA National Convention! This year, in Minneapolis, the exhibit hall will look a little different with the addition of a Digital Playground! What is a Digital Playground? Lis ...
Read MoreHave you heard of Youth Art Month? Do you celebrate it? Throughout March, schools all over the country participate in events to celebrate students’ art. These celebrations don’t only showc ...
Read MoreFashion design is more than clothes; it’s a form of artistic expression, blending creativity, culture, and craftsmanship! In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by the authors of F ...
Read MoreWhy is design important? Kent State University’s professor of Art Education, Robin Vande Zande explains, “When we’re teaching K–12 students or preparing future educators to tea ...
Read MoreHow would you introduce an unfamiliar art form or medium to your students? Would you plan an introductory lesson and learn along with them? Or maybe consider bringing in someone who works with the med ...
Read MoreThere are many challenges to managing an arts classroom and there is no “correct” way to go about it, but there are some guidelines and tips that can help art educators across the board. I ...
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