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Good Luck & Creative Energy: Conference Travel, Spring Break Ideas, & Art Madness Fun
Ready for some good luck and creative energy? It’s time to travel, network, and play Art Madness. In this episode,…
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6 Reasons Art Teachers Are Uniquely Equipped for Leadership
Art teachers are uniquely positioned to take on leadership roles across schools, communities, and the field of art education—not because…
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The March Mailbag: NAEA Survival Tips, Art on a Cart, and Underrated Artists (Ep. 507)
In this March mailbag episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn to give some advice…
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How Art Teachers Can Move Beyond the Classroom Into the Community
As an art teacher, you’re a leader for your students—you guide their learning, advocate for their needs, and ensure they…
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Are You Maximizing Your Art Room Drying Rack? How to Champion Your Students!
Everyone has a drying rack. It could be a wire drying rack, a shelf, a taped-off section of the floor,…
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From Mess to Magic: 7 Reasons to Fall in Love With Chalk Pastels
Do you dread starting a chalk pastel project? Maybe dusty tables, smudged sleeves, and fingerprints everywhere quietly convinced you to…
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Dealing with Burnout as a Creative (Ep. 506)
In today’s episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim sits down with educator, author, and art teacher Erin Sponaugle to talk…
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Love at First Wash: 6 Reasons to Find Passion with Grocery Store Watercolors
Often overlooked, the one-dollar watercolor palette from the office supply aisle may be one of the most valuable tools in…
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Creative Futures at Stake: Exploring Art Careers in the K-12 Studio with Wild Art Supplies
Three mystery box rounds. Two art teachers. One chance to create frame-worthy artwork—Who will make their mark? The challenge? Art…
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Fall In Love With Air-Dry Clay: How to Make It Work in the Art Room
Many art teachers approach air-dry clay with a healthy dose of reluctance—and for good reason! Cracking, breaking, rushed timelines, and…
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It’s Time for Arts Madness with Kyle Wood! (Ep. 505)
What happens when you combine March Madness with art history? You get Arts Madness, a 64-artist, bracket-style tournament that transforms…
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Oil Paint: Easy to Love in the Art Room—Once You Get to Know It
Oil paint is often viewed as too advanced, too messy, or too expensive for the middle and high school art…
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