K12ArtChat the Podcast
A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 295
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 169 – Ami Kantawala – Learning through Research
Often seen as an exclusively scholarly realm, research feels completely removed from the intuitive, hands-on work we do with students. In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Ami Kant…
Episode 168 – Tim Needles, Sherri Kushner, and Kerry Parrish – What’s a Digital Playground?
NAEA’s 2024 National Convention is right around the corner! New to this year’s conference is the Digital Playground, an area where attendees can try out a variety of hands-on art related activities! …
Episode 167 – Tiffany Silverthorne – Youth Art Month: Why it’s Important
Youth Art Month is here! Throughout March, schools across the country celebrate student art with events that nurture and promote their student’s creativity! Not sure how to get involved? The former V…
166 – Gretchen Kaine, Marji Wachowiak, & Terese Giobbia – Fashion Design in the Art Room?
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the authors of Fashion Fundamentals by Davis. Gretchen Kaine, Marji Wachowiak, and Terese Giobbia share their arts education experiences, what …
Episode 165 – Robin Vande Zande – Developing Design Process in the Art Room
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Kent State University’s Professor of Art Education, Robin Vande Zande! She shares her experience and strategies for implementing the Design Pro…
Episode 164 – Enhancing your Art Room with Teaching Artists
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the Minnesota Higher Ed Art Educator of the year for 2022, Alicia Peters, and teaching artist Mary Bruno to discuss how allowing teaching artis…
Episode 163 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Equitable Protocols in Action! Part 2
In this continuation of the Equitable Protocols in Action episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler talk to arts educators from NAEA’s Connected …
Episode 162 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Equitable Protocols in Action! Part 1
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler talk to arts educators from The Connected Arts Networks (CAN). Enoch Robbins & Chay Ross join …
Episode 161 – Donna Anderson – Practical Printmaking
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the author of Experience Printmaking, Donna Anderson! Donna has been teaching printmaking for over 40 years and shares practical ways to incorp…
Episode 160 – Justin Burns – Staying Versatile and Curious
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by artist and educator Justin Burns to discuss how he stays versatile and curious! Listen in to learn where to find exciting experiences that will…
Episode 159 – Paula Liz – Be a Creative Changemaker
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by artist, activist, educator, and author Paula Liz to talk about her new book Be a Creative Changemaker A Kids' Art Activity Book! Hear how this …
Episode 158 – Creativity Crew – Sharing The Lessons We Love
In this episode, the Creativity Department catches up with Joe Boatfield and Raine Valentine of the Creativity Crew. Dive into the discussion about how the 23/24 school year is going. Hear about wha…
Episode 157 – Ben Forta – Visual Expression Technology
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Ben Forta, Adobe’s Senior Director of Education Initiatives, to talk about all things technology in the K-12 classroom! Specifically, hear how …
Episode 156 – Alice Mizrachi – Making Murals
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Alice Mizrachi – a New York City based muralist and art educator to talk about how large format murals can connect communities! Alice dives int…
Episode 155 – Chris Strickland – Envisioning and Living a Creative Life
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Christopher Strickland, Assistant Professor for Art Education University of Nebraska Kearney, to talk about what it means to embrace living a c…
Episode 154 – Coffee with Karl: The Fine Art of Craft
In this episode, Davis Publications’ Fine Art Image Curator and Art Historian, Karl
Cole, joins the Creativity Department to talk about craft. Dive into a debate that is old as time – is craft art? Of…
Episode 153 – Connected Arts Network – Cultural Responsiveness in the Arts Classroom Part 2
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler continue the conversation on Cultural Responsiveness with NAEA’s Connected Arts Networks (CAN).…
Episode 152 – Connected Arts Network – Cultural Responsiveness in the Arts Classroom
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department’s Matt Grundler talk to New York City educators from The Connected Arts Networks (CAN). Tina Barone and Edwin …
Episode 151 – Jeanne Sparrow – Finding Your Authentic Teacher Self
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Emmy award winning radio and TV host Jeanne Sparrow to talk about being a creatively authentic teacher through communication, identity, connect…
Episode 150 – Steven Branfman – The Healing Power of Art
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by professional Potter, Author, and Art Educator, Steven Branfman. Steven lost his son to cancer more than 17 years ago. In the aftermath, as part…