Connections

From the beginning, artists have also been scientists. Alchemists who mix their own paint, study the effects of color and...

Art matters! As art educators, we all know this to be true. But, when you think deeply about why art...

Aesthetics matter to art teachers. They always have and they always will. We are masters of appearance, able to facilitate...

There are more amazing artists to cover than art teachers have minutes in the day. Sometimes it’s overwhelming to include...

The more holistic an art education program is, the more powerful it can be. On top of leading youth in...

The term “rigor” in education has been a buzzword for at least a decade. It describes the result of work...

Do controversial topics like politics and religion belong in the art room? In short, absolutely. Throughout human history, art has...

Collaborating with other teachers is important but can be difficult to do with our busy schedules. Several years ago, I...

Creative thinking is an essential skill for artists. However, it can be a challenge for art students to learn and...

Have you ever considered sponsoring a National Art Honor Society at your school? If you don’t have a chapter at...

Starting the year with graffiti is a great way to ease students’ anxiety. There’s no pressure to draw something “realistic”...

Are you looking for an exciting way to start off your Visual Arts class this year? Bring the study of...