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 149 – Jane Dalton – Integrating Mindfulness into the Art Classroom
In this episode, the Creativity Department discusses mindfulness and expressive arts with Jane Dalton, author of The Mindful Studio the newest title from Davis! Matt, Jane, and co-host Raine Valentin…
Episode 148 – Rich Kim – Reflective Teaching Practices
In this episode The Creativity Department dives into how to rethink curriculum with artist and Art Educator Richard Kim. Contemporizing curriculum is more than simply adding contemporary art. It’s ab…
Episode 147 – Creating Effective Learning Environments for Neurodivergent Students
In this episode, the accessibility and inclusion conversation from episode 146 continues. Matt Grundler (of The Creativity Department) and Amy Appleton, CAN Project Director for NAEA, are joined by K…
Episode 146 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Accessibility & Inclusion in the Arts Classroom Part 2
In this episode, enjoy the continuing conversation on Accessibility & Inclusion from episode 145. Matt Grundler (of The Creativity Department) & Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by Rebecca Visintaine…
Episode 145 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Accessibility & Inclusion in the Arts Classroom Part 1
The next round of CAN episodes is here! To kick the first part, Matt & Mi’Jan are joined by Krissi Davis – the Orchestra Director for Midtown High School in Atlanta. The first 2-part episode will foc…
Episode 144 – Brice McCasland – Building a Culture of Community
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by their friend Brice McCasland, the K12 Visual Art Coordinator for Lovejoy ISD in Texas to discuss building community in the art room. Recalling …
Episode 143 – Jonathan Juravich – Intentional SEL in the Art Room
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year – Jonathan Juravich to talk about the importance of being intentional with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the…
Episode 142 – National Arts in Education Week
It’s National Arts in Education week! Established in 2010, this week-long celebration was created to recognize the impact arts have in education. Dive into this episode and learn the story of The Cre…
Episode 141 – What do you Mean "Rules" for the Art Room?
Paul Kretchmer returns in this episode all about setting art room rules and guidelines in the art room! Paul follows a philosophy he coined as “Happy Art Teacher Rules” which are guidelines for fello…
Episode 140 – Creativity Crew – Starting The School Year Off Right
Art educators, Raine Valentine and Joe Boatfield join The Creativity Department in this episode to explore preparing for a new school year! Explore everything from setting the tone of the classroom a…
Episode 139 – Mike Mitchell – Creating Art Ecosystems
In this episode the Creativity Department is joined by fellow art educator Mike Mitchell to examine the networks, communities, and connections that can create an “Art Ecosystem” around us. Mike is th…
Episode 138 – Jen Ferrari & Abi Paytoe Gbayee – Talking About Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)
In this episode the Creativity Department is joined by fellow podcasters Jen Ferrari & Abi Paytoe Gbayee – hosts of the TAB Storytellers podcast. Dive into TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) during…
Episode 137 – Sharon Carr & Christine Colby – Clay in the Art Room
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by art educators Sharon Carr & Christine Colby to talk about ceramics in the art room! Discover how these experienced ceramic teachers introduce s…
Episode 136 – Susan Martin & Melissa Friedewald – Making Meaningful Art Experiences through Partnership
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Susan Martin and Melissaa Friedwald of the Bower Center in Bedford, Virginia to discuss how art educators can build relationships with local ar…
Episode 135 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Focus on Teacher Leadership Part 2
In the second part of the Teacher Leadership episode of the Connected Arts Networks (CAN) series, Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and The Creativity Department are joined by arts educators Corazón Tierra a…
Episode 134 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) –Teacher Leadership Part 1
In this episode from the Connected Arts Networks (CAN) series, The Creativity Department is joined by arts educators Tim Needles and Nathan Rødahl for a conversation focusing on teacher leadership an…
Episode 133 – Teaching and Creating: A Practice of Permission
In this episode the Creativity Department discusses the concept of expanding permissions around art making, developing ideas, and process with Jorge Lucero. Jorge is an artist, art educator, and auth…
Episode 132 – Coffee with Karl: Curating Images for Art Education
In this episode, Davis Publications Curator of Images, Karl Cole joins the Creativity Department to answer common questions about choosing images to use in art lessons. Hear about Karl’s curatorial p…
Episode 131 – Reahna Robinson – Supporting New Teachers with Disabilities
In this episode the Creativity Department is joined by current FSU Senior Reahna Robinson to talk about how the art education world and the education community at large can support educators with dis…
Episode 130 – Samuel Peck & David Modler – Engaging Students in Conceptual Art Practices
In this episode the Creativity Department is joined by art educators and creative collaborators Samuel Peck & David Modler for a discussion about the importance of “process over product”. Hear how th…