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5 Reasons For and Against Putting On an Art Show

Art shows are wonderful. Art shows are also terrible. They are wonderful because they celebrate the hard work of you...
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What We Love About Art Teachers, Why They Are Important, and Why Art Matters

Being an art teacher is an important and much-needed job. The visual arts are our passion; seeing eyes light up...
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Georgia O'Keefe
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9 Self-Care Tips From Famous Artworks to Help You Love Yourself Better

The most crucial love affair you will ever have is with yourself! The wear and tear of your profession often...
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What Do We Love About Three-Dimensional Sculpture Projects?

Sure, they are messy and take up space, but students love creating sculptures in the art classroom. Students enjoy the...
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The State of Art Education 2023

The Art of Education University asked, and art teachers around the world delivered! In November, AOEU sent out the State...
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Podcast

2023 Winter NOW Conference Preview (Ep. 353)

The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for...
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How to Preserve Your Creative Energy by Being Intentional With Your Calendar

The new year often brings hope for a fresh start and a chance to reestablish priorities. However, new intentions and...
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The Top 5 Reasons to Attend the NOW Conference Live

The NOW Conference is the world’s largest online conference for K–12 art educators. It’s one of our favorite ways to...
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How to Effectively Save Mental Time and Energy Using Circles of Control

Being an art teacher is no walk under twinkly holiday lights! The new year is here, and this reality is...
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Reduce Art Room Stress by Taking These 8 Things off Your Plate

Teaching is a stressful job. Our basic duties are overwhelming, and the district, administration, parents, and students can add even...
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How to Make a Personal Studio to Preserve Your Creative Energy

There are many ways we can preserve our energy as educators. We know that “self-care” is a big buzzword right...
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Podcast

An Interview with Andrea Beaty (Ep. 351)

Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today’s podcast ahead of her...
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