Incredible art teacher Kristin Stephens shared with the guys her method of putting on a successful student-run art show. Her keys to running an art show with ease prove just how well you can put on a show, even when your students are doing (almost) all the work! This was a great discussion with some great ideas–Andrew was enamored with the art show logistics!
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Here are a few of the articles discussed and a few other gems from the Art of Ed:
- You can get in touch with Kristin via her website. Make sure you leave your e-mail address in the contact form so she can get back in touch with you!
The AOE Team has a few of their own takes on art shows:
- Jen Carlisle shares her strategies for getting your show prepped and getting the work home afterward.
- Jen Borel tells you her secret for an awesome art show.
- And Jessica helps you find the best venue for your show.
- Andrew and Tim talked in the closing about how work gets selected for competitive and/or juried shows. Ian has a great article here dealing with that same issue.
- If you loved this conversation, and are looking for an AOE Class to take this summer, you might consider Implementing the New Art Standards. Putting on a student led art show is an excellent way to fulfill many of the “Presenting” standards within the New Visual Art Standards.
- You can also see some reactions to the discussion on Twitter by searching #aoelive.
Check out artofed.dev/aoelive for details on our next upcoming show!
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