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Make Art Teacher Appreciation a Habit: Why It Matters and How to Make It Happen

Art teachers do more than just teach students how to paint, draw, or sculpt—they foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving...
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Article

Think Outside of the School: 9 Unique Art Show Locations

Choosing a unique art show venue outside of your school creates a novel and exciting experience for your young artists....
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Podcast

Art Show Secrets (Ep. 459)

Continuing on with the Youth Art Month discussions, Tim invites the stars of AOE’s Art Show Secrets on the podcast...
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Youth Art Month (YAM) Trivia: Ignite Curiosity and Celebrate Creativity!

When you encounter an intriguing trivia question, you may notice you sit up taller and tenser, lean in closer to...
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Podcast

From the Archives: Advocating for Art Education

In this episode from the archives, Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim to discuss...
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How to Leverage Audio Tours for an Incredible Art Show

The annual art show provides an opportunity to showcase student talent and connect with the community. It’s a culmination of...
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Article

Get Ready to Wow: 5 Must-Know Tips for Your Upcoming Art Show

Art Show Day is like the art teacher’s Super Bowl! It’s the moment when your behind-the-scenes dedication makes your students’...
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Video

2 Essential Things I Wish I Knew as a New Art Teacher

Join Katie Gaff and Theresa McGee for two things they wish they knew when they first started teaching. Theresa provides helpful...
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Article

6 Refreshing Ways to Level Up Your Art Teacher Practices: State of Art Education 2025

In a world where everything screams for our attention, it can be challenging for art teachers to know what to...
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How to Become an Art Teacher Leader and Drive Meaningful Change

As an art teacher, you are a natural-born leader. You capture and maintain the attention of 30 or more students...
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Podcast

Giving Back to Art Ed (Ep. 444)

Kyle Wood is back on today’s episode to talk with Tim about how we can give back to the field...
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Article

4 Ways to Use Student Art for Community Service Learning & Well-Being

It’s the end-of-term rush and your desk is buried in artwork to grade. Planning time flew by as you prepped...
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