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5 Happy Ways to Explore Color Theory With a Side of Sunshine This Summer

You made it! The school year is over, your supplies are (mostly) packed, and it’s time to swap classroom lights...
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4 Summer Books To Help Art Teachers Fuel Their Creative Process

Summer is the perfect time for teachers to catch up on hobbies and interests. For art teachers, it’s a wonderful...
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Lisa Frank: Glitter, Greed, and Art Room Nostalgia (Ep. 455)

After watching the Lisa Frank: Glitter and Greed docuseries, Abby and Amanda join Tim to break down all 4 episodes...
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Tiny Acts, Big Impacts: The Power of Creative Play for Art Teachers

Art teachers juggle a lot—lesson planning, grading, and managing student creativity—all while trying to maintain their own artistic spark. Finding...
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Creating a Thriving Sketchbook Practice (Ep. 451)

Abby Houston (@abbypainterart) joins Tim today to talk about education, artmaking, and the joy of creating within a community. After...
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Failure-Friendly Art Rooms: How to Redefine Mistakes as Learning Opportunities

Failing equals bad, right? Wrong! Failure is often seen as a sign of inadequacy or a lack of ability, especially...
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4 Ways to Use Student Art for Community Service Learning & Well-Being

It’s the end-of-term rush and your desk is buried in artwork to grade. Planning time flew by as you prepped...
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How to Create Ethically Responsible Digital Surrealism with AI for the K-12 Art Room

Note: Be sure to follow district and school policies regarding AI. It is your responsibility to check on these policies...
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Join Us for AOEU’s Costume Contest to Spark Creativity and Joy

Calling all fashionistas and costume enthusiasts! Prepare to celebrate your creativity with art-themed attire as we bring back AOEU’s Costume...
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Art From Your Core: How to Develop Artistic Voice (Ep. 435)

In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her...
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10 Ways to Empower Your Students in Big Ways with Mini Masterpieces

Creative mastery struck again with Mini Masterpieces this past July and it ended with a bang! Art educators Chris Hodge...
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An Interview with Reggie Laurent (Ep. 425)

Ahead of his keynote presentation at next week’s NOW Conference, artist Reggie Laurent joins Tim on the podcast today. After...
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