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 129 – Tim Needles – Art, Education, & Artificial Intelligence
In this episode the Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Tim Needles to talk about the disruption Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is causing in the art and education worlds. They tackle …
Episode 128 – Creativity Crew – Surviving the End of the School Year
In this episode the Creativity Crew is back and they’re here to talk about how they’re surviving the end of the school year! Candido, Raine, and Joe share their end of year challenges and how they ov…
Episode 127 - Focusing on Educator SEL
In this episode the Creativity Department continues the discussion about
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) from the perspective of the educator. Dive into
a conversation about the importance of focusing …
Episode 126 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Social Emotional Learning Part 2
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Arts Educators Meg Hickey & Kristie Farr for the second Connected Arts Networks (CAN) episode focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL)! Hear …
Episode 125 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Social Emotional Learning Part 1
In Episode 3 Part 1 of the collaborative CAN series, Matt & Laura are joined by Heather de Koning Foley & Cristin Carole to talk about Social Emotional Learning – how they as Art Educators incorporat…
Episode 124 – James Rees & Emily Fox King – Renewing Your Creative Practice
In this episode, James Rees and Emily Fox King join the Creativity Department to discuss taking care of your creative practice as an art educator. James and Emily are professional artists. James is a…
Episode 123 – Kris Bakke – All Things Art
In this episode Kris Bakke joins the Creativity Department again to talk about all things related to art materials! Now with Royal Brush Manufacturing, as their Art Education Manager, Kris has new id…
Episode 122 – Orlando Graves Bolaños – Unpacking NAEA 2023
With the NAEA 2023 conference wrapped up, The Creativity Department sits down with returning guest Orlando Graves Bolaños to talk about the largest art education convention in years. Orlando was the …
Episode 121 – Dr. David Moya – Supporting Pre-Service Art Teachers
A blast from Laura’s past joins the conversation in this week’s episode! Dr. David Moya is a professor of Art Education at the University of Houston - Clear Lake. He is also a former student of Laura…
Episode 120 – Meera Ramanathan – Literacy in the Elementary Art Room
Elementary Art Educator Meera Ramathan joins the Creativity Department to talk about infusing literacy into the elementary art room. Using a variety of methods Meera weaves the learning of developmen…
Episode 119 - Christine Miller - The Art of Thinking & Questioning
Fiber Artist and retired Art Educator, Christine Miller joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about thinking and questioning! What does that mean, though? Christine shares her exper…
Episode 118 - Coffee with Karl: The Importance of Art History
Davis Publications Art Historian joins The Creativity Department for a new Coffee with Karl conversion about the importance of Art History in the art room! In this episode learn how Karl uses his uni…
Episode 117 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Part 2
The Connected Arts Network (CAN) series continues with part two on the topic of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I). The Creativity Department and co-host Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz are joined by educ…
Episode 116 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Part 1
The Connected Arts Network (CAN) series continues with this first of two episodes centered on the topic of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I). The Creativity Department and Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-…
Episode 115 – Kris Bakke – Preparing and Promoting for YOUTH ART MONTH
In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Kris Bakke, Vice President of the Council for Art Education and Art Education Manager for Royal Brush. Listen in to hear about how to prepare f…
Episode 114 – Creativity Crew – All of our Faves!
In this episode art educators Candido Crespo, and Joe Boatfield join The Creativity Department for a discussion about their most-loved items to use in the art room and to engage students. Get the ins…
Episode 113 – Jason Blair – Recognizing the Space Between Teaching and Learning
In this episode, returning guest Jason Blair joins the Creativity Department to talk about the disconnect teachers and students can have in the art room. Dive into the space between teaching and lear…
Episode 112 – Using Manipulatives to Close Learning Gaps
In this episode, Art Educator Ruth Byrne talks to the Creativity Department about using manipulatives in the art room! Ruth uses the Froebel method of teaching, which nurtures activity and inquiry in…
Episode 111 – Creative Practice, Self-Care, & Mindfulness
In this episode, returning guest James Rees and Jane Dalton, both artists and educators, join the Creativity Department to discuss how you can infuse mindfulness into your creative practices and your…
Episode 110 – Misty Kluesner – Intersections of Technology & Creativity
In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by Misty Kluesner, a Creativity & Design Learning Experience Designer and currently working at a TK-8 design thinking school. Misty deals with tech…