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 109 – Coffee with Karl: Being an Art Historian and Curator
Introducing a new series focusing on Art History with Davis’s very own Image Curator and Art Historian – Karl Cole! In this episode, The Creativity Department and Karl discuss his unique career as Cu…
Episode 108 – Bryan Benedict – Designing Hot Wheels
The Design Lead for Hot Wheels and Matchbox diecast – Bryan Benedict joins the Creativity department in this episode! He talks about his work at Hot Wheels and Mattel, as well as the process of desig…
Episode 107 – A Black Male Perspective in Art Education
In this episode, Art Educator, Bill Rembert joins the Creativity Department for a conversation about the Black male perspective in Art Education. Particularly the lack of Black male representation (a…
Episode 106 – Daryl Thompson – Drawing Dream Cars in Reality
In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist Daryl Thompson. Daryl combines his love of drawing and cars to make highly detailed artwork as an automotive illustrator and is collabora…
Episode 105 – Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Professional Learning Communities Part 2
In this episode The Creativity Department and co-host Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz continue the Professional Learning Community (PLC) discussion with two new Connected Arts Networks (CAN)guests. They are j…
Episode 104 – Introducing Connected Arts Networks (CAN) – Professional Learning Communities Part 1
Announcing a new 8-part series brought to you in partnership with the NAEA Connected Arts Networks (CAN)! In this series, The Creativity Department will be joined by co-host Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz…
Episode 103 – Rebecca Hare – Art of Design: Planning for Creativity
Rebecca Hare, co-author of The Space: A Guide for Educators and Adobe’s Education Community Manager, joins The Creativity Department in this episode to talk about taking creative risks in teaching, b…
Episode 102 – Carole Drummond-Johnson – Incorporating STEM in the Art Room
Elementary educator Carole Drummond-Johnson joins The Creativity Department and asks us to consider “if we are truly about the business of teaching 21-century skills, shouldn’t art & design be integr…
Episode 101 - 100th Episode Celebration! - Part 2
The Creativity Department continues their 100th Episode celebration with author and educator, Tim Needles. Tim was the very first podcast guest and is a consistent contributor in the #K12ArtChat Twit…
Episode 100 - 100th Episode Celebration! - Part 1
It’s the 100th Episode! We couldn’t have done it without your support and our lovely guests! Join Matt and Laura as they commemorate #K12ArtChat the Podcast’s 100th episode and 8-year podcasting anni…
Episode 99 – Creativity Crew – Bringing Fun into the Classroom
In this episode the Creativity Crew – Raine Valentine, Joe Boatfield, and Candido Crespo - talk about how they keep their students on their toes and engaged in fun and exciting ways! Listen in to hea…
Episode 98 – Dan Ryder – Creativity & Project Based Learning
In this episode, Dan Ryder joins The Creativity Department to talk about project-based learning. Dan is a Learning Facilitator at Overman Academy and author of Intention: Critical Creativity in the C…
Episode 97 – Dr. Jaime Dombrowski – Using Creativity to Drive SEL
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Dr. Jaime Dombrowski! Author of Power Up: Gamification Tools for Social and Emotional Learning, she talks with Matt & Laura about how art can t…
Episode 96 – Jonathan Seligman – Collaboration Between Music & Art
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by long time music teacher, Jonathan Seligman! Dive into the similarities between Art and Music curriculum, the challenges both face with advocacy…
Episode 95 – Dr. Cyndi Burnett – Infusing Creative Thinking Skills into the Art Room
In this episode, Matt and Laura are joined by Dr. Cyndi Burnett, Director of Possibilities at Creativity and Education, to discuss what a deliberate approach to creativity looks like and how that sci…
Episode 94 – Neurodivergent Thinking in the Art room
In This episode, The Creativity Department discusses neurodivergent thinking. This is when the brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical." Being neurodive…
Episode 93 – Dr. Janice Wyatt Ross – Culture & Climate: Creating a Positive Impact On ALL Learners
In This episode, the Creativity Department is joined by the Program Director of the Success Academy, Dr. Janice Wyatt Ross. During the discussion they dive into strategies for building environments t…
Episode 92 – Creativity Crew – Classrooms to Support All Students
The Creativity Crew is back! Candido Crespo, Raine Valentine, and Joe Boatfield join Matt and Laura to discuss the stresses and challenges that come with a new school year. Listen in for tips on how …
Episode 91 – Teaching Narrative, Idea, & Inquiry
Matt and Laura are joined by returning guest Connie Jimenez Zammett! As a high school art educator, Connie teaches students at a pivotal time in their life when they’re not just learning inside of th…
Episode 90 – Visual Storytelling Inside the Classroom
In this episode, Matt and Laura are joined by Matt Dombrowski – the Creative Director of Limbitless Solutions and a professor at the School of Art and Design at the University of Central Florida. The…