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Getting to Know Mike Venezia (Ep. 047)

Tim had the chance to sit down with author and illustrator Mike Venezia, whose “Getting to Know” series of books...
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A Surefire Way to Make Art History Less Boring

Teaching art history can be difficult. Unless the artist has some sort of ridiculous or amazing background story, it can...
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Streamline Your Art History Discussions With Platform Slides

Whether it is the elementary classroom or a college art workshop, we want student artists to be able to discuss...
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Using Color Theory to Deconstruct Race: Part Two

This article is part two of a two-part series on using color theory to deconstruct race. Click here to read...
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Using Color Theory to Deconstruct Race: Part One

This article is part one of a two-part series on using color theory to deconstruct race. Part two can be...
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Squeeze Art History Into Any Schedule With a 5-Minute Museum

If there is one resource art teachers can always use more of, it’s time! Time to delve into the new...
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Touch and Feel Art History

I have a blind and cognitively challenged student in my fifth-grade art class. My college classes touched briefly on special...
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Podcast

Art Teachers are the Key to Growing the Creative Leaders of Tomorrow (Ep. 041)

Being able to think creatively is a vitally important skill to every area in education, and of course, art teachers...
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5 Ways to Help Create a Culturally Sensitive Classroom

Over my many years in the classroom, I have taught in a wide range of different schools. Some have been...
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Video

An Easier Way to Batik in the Classroom

Do you love the look of batik but hate the hassle? Then this method might be for you! Watch the...
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How to Approach Color and Gender Stereotypes in the Art Room

Blue is for boys. Pink is for girls. This pervasive idea infiltrates the art room, limiting student imagination and growth–and...
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Podcast

How to Bring More Creativity Into Your Classroom (Ep. 036)

Art teachers are always concerned about teaching students how to think more creatively. But no one ever talks about how...
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