Connections

Everyone knows Banksy. Everyone loves Banksy. One of the most notorious and most creative street artists working today, his (her?)...

Graffiti is an incredible art form that brings instant engagement for our students when we bring it into our classroom....

It seems whenever we introduce new technology to our students, they’re eager to jump in. The rapid pace of development...

Schoolwide collaborative art projects are a great way to promote community in your art room and throughout the school. Cassie...

This week marks the triumphant return of Andrew McCormick. After spending some time catching up, Andrew and Tim take on...

When I started at the secondary level, I quickly realized my students needed to be encouraged to practice their drawing...

What makes something “art” and something else “craft”? Is it the material? The process? The intention? The idea of breaking...

People borrow ideas from one another all the time. Good ideas spread because people take them, use them, and pass...

Some projects lend themselves to controversy. Other times, controversial subject matter can sneak up on you unexpectedly. Schools may not...

Let’s face it; we’re all busy. We don’t always have time to sit down and read a blog post or...

Being a teacher is hard. Every day we are not only expected to teach academics but to solve the myriad...

Using images to tell a story is a common thread throughout human history. From cave drawings and fresco murals to...