K12ArtChat the Podcast

CAEA’s 2020 Elementary Art Teacher of the year and NAEA’s 2021 Pacific Region Elementary Art Teacher of the Year, Alyssa Navapanich joins the Creativity Department this episode! Hear their tips and t…

Enjoy this discussion with award-winning multidisciplinary artist and game designer Momo Pixel. From the popular interactive annual exhibition called Momoland, to the viral sensation that is Hair Nah…

The Creativity Department is joined by two members of the Alabama Art Education Association – Social Media Chair Shelbye Reese and President of AAEA Mary Jane Coker! In this episode, they share their…

In this episode, the Creativity Department discusses the challenges of having a career as an art educator and personal life as an artist.  Joined by the newly formed Creativity Crew –Candido Crespo, …

In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by returning guest James Rees! This year, James retired from the art room. During the conversation, he shares stories from the field including how…

In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Davis Author Marilyn Stewart to talk about the importance of creating a culture of belonging in the art room. Marilyn shares her 50 years of ex…

It’s no secret that art teachers can feel isolated in their school communities. It’s important to continuously consider what supports you need from your district and administrators! In this episode, …

As school years across the country come to a close, The Creativity Department reflects on this year’s podcast guests and the biggest lessons taken away from them. The Grundlers have covered miles of …

In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Dorothy Fatunmbi, a medical illustrator working at the Office of External Education at Harvard Medical School! Originally planning to become a …

The host of the Teaching Artist Podcast – Rebecca Potts Aguirre joins Team Grundler for this episode to talk about the balance between being a working artist as well as an art educator. Which comes f…

In this episode – The Creativity Department discuss empowering women educators and artists with art educators Natalie Chanel, Tiffany Lin, and Jen Holsinger-Raybourn! Learn how they shine a light on …

In this episode - things are reversed! With a panel of previous guests, the Creativity Department develops questions to ask art educators in an upcoming #K12ArtChat on Twitter!  Joined by Candido Cre…

In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by the cofounders of the Zentangle® Method of artmaking – Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts! They share their story about Zentangle’s creation, the ex…

We use visual literacy in our lives every day, whether we’re aware of it or not. These skills help us interpret, evaluate, and learn about the world.  They help us create visual media to better under…

Host of the Who ARTed Podcast, Kyle Wood joins The Creativity Department in this episode! When faced with a scheduling change that left him with no prep time and an ever-rotating roster of students, …

The Creativity Department speaks with Jason Blair about bringing a personal and humanistic approach to the art room. Schools aren’t just preparing students for college and career; they’re also develo…

The Creativity Department speaks with Visual Art and Social Justice Educator Alisha Mernick about decentering whiteness in art education. Alisha specializes in using art making to engage students in …

Youth Art Month has been around since 1961, but do you know what it’s all about? The Creativity Department talks with members of Virginia Art Education Association about Youth Art Month.  Learn how t…

Why do you teach art? What makes you passionate about it? In this episode, The Creativity Department speaks with long time art educator Fahmi Khan about the “whys” of teaching art! Be inspired by her…

The Creativity Department is joined by half of the Anti-Racist Art Teacher group for this episode! Body image is something we all struggle with, and it can be reassuring to know you’re not the only o…