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Austin Kleon and His New Book, Don’t Call it Art (Ep. 521)

On this week’s Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz sits down with bestselling author Austin Kleon! Austin is a writer,...
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Article

Why Flowers Matter in Art: Florals in Art with 20 Fun Drawing Prompts

Flowers are one of the most familiar subjects in art, but also one of the most endlessly reinvented. They’re deeply rooted...
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Video

Literacy Face-Off: Bringing Reading & Writing to the Art Room with Hilarious 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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Transform Clean Up Into a Game That Exposes Students to Art History

It’s a struggle to get all of your students cleaned up and lined up quietly before their classroom teacher arrives...
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Art Teachers Finish Strong: Tips to Close the Year with Celebration!

You made it! It’s time to end the school year with purpose and enter summer break with intention. In this...
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1 Simple Way to Infuse Art History & Ignite Curiosity in the Art Room

Do you need a simple way to expose your students to art history? Enter Rodin’s The Thinker! Join Kara Swink,...
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Spring Clean the Art Room: End-of-Year Organization & Wrapping Up Projects

With the end of the school year in sight, it’s time to dive into spring cleaning! In this episode, you’ll...
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Make Your Students Laugh with These 6 Funny Art History Stories!

If your school year is feeling stale and students are starting to look glazed over, try infusing funny art history...
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Unlock Student Growth: How to Make Learning Visible in the Art Room

“Wow, he’s so talented! Some kids just have it.” We’ve all heard phrases like this from colleagues, administrators, and parents...
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3 Ways to Teach the Elements and Principles of Art with Skill and Confidence

Just like with buildings, learning starts with a strong foundation. Plus, young minds love to build and design at any...
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Shape Student Leaders with 4 Activities to Build Confidence

Confidence is the first step to leadership—and this often starts in the art room. If your students hesitate to take...
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Video

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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