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Art Prerequisites? Who Needs ‘Em!
Traditionally, the schedules of high school art classes have been linear. Art One was a prerequisite for Art Two, Art...
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The Top 10 Contemporary Artists to Teach Alongside Traditional Artists
As art teachers, many of us appreciate the classical artworks created over the centuries of art history. We often share...
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Letting Students Choose Materials: Do You Dare?
I saw a tweet that read, “The job of the artist is to have an idea and find the best...
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5 Tips for Connecting Classrooms With a Collaborative Project
Collaborating with another school on an art project can be one of the most fulfilling yet challenging projects you and...
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When to Toss a Project
You start with a project you’ve given a dozen times before. Whether you originally created the lesson from scratch or...
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5 Ways to Get Noticed (and hired) as an Art Teacher
With the summer hiring season in full swing, there are hundreds of art teachers jockeying for a few coveted positions....
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Better Paintings Through Digital Sketches
When it comes to painting, students are always ready to get to work. However, art teachers know planning first through...
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4 Foolproof Ways to Help Students Develop a Passion for Making Art
There has been a great deal of discussion in educational circles about helping children find their passion. As art teachers,...
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5 (Almost Legal) Street Art Projects!
One of the allures of creating street art is its inherent sub culture naughtiness. It’s the excitement that comes from...
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