Art Ed Radio

Ep. 309 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization?

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the third of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer new teachers' questions about organization. Listen as...

Ep. 308 - Even More Simple One-Day Lessons

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Due to popular demand, Tim is back this week with even more simple one-day lessons. Based on his ideas for the Art Olympics, he shares a number of ind...

Ep. 307 - Simple One-Day Lessons

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Though we may be feeling optimistic that things will eventually be getting closer to normal in our classrooms, we still need to get through the rest o...

Ep. 306 - Arts Madness with Kyle Wood

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following last week's discussion on engagement strategies, Tim is back to share a unique way to get kids excited about art—Arts Madness! Kyle Wood c...

Ep. 305 - Strategies for Student Engagement

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Engagement is an ongoing challenge, as we are always trying to find ways to get students involved and excited about what is happening in the art room....

Ep. 304 - What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management?

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor and Lindsey Moss both join Tim to answer new teachers' questions about c...

Ep. 303 - Learning with Procreate

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the buzz generated by the NOW Conference, this episode tries to answer some of the questions generated about Procreate over the weekend. Tim...

Ep. 302 - Winter 2022 NOW Conference Preview

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Winter NOW Conference is finally here this weekend! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big day, their excitement ...

From the Archives: Encaustics Made Easy

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick word about next week's NOW Conference, Tim pulls an interview from the archives with Lena Rodriguez. In this discussion, they dive into ...

Ep. 300 - Exploring Ideas in Fiber Arts

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tim is joined by artist and educator Alanna Wilcox to talk about yarn-making, dyeing, and all things fiber arts. Alanna will be prese...

Ep. 299 - What Do New Teachers Need To Know About Curriculum?

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of an upcoming series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer questions about lesson planning and curriculum. List...

Ep. 298 - Using Playlists in the Art Room

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Playlists can be a great way to for students navigate through a project from beginning to end. In this episode, Lindsay Anderson joins Tim to talk abo...

From the Archives: How Do You Teach Drawing?

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from the archives, Tim and Jenn Russell dive into a long conversation about exactly how they teach drawing. It's all here, from favori...

From the Archives: Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, from earlier in 2021, encourages you to take the time you need to create some art. But where can you find the inspiration? In today's ep...

Ep. 297 - Enhancing Your Curriculum Through Travel

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Though it has been a while since many of us have traveled, the opportunity is coming back on the horizon for many. Art educator Mercedes Faunde joins ...

Ep. 296 - Taking a Look at Self-Publishing

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many teachers have thought about writing, or illustrating, or publishing a children's book, but they rarely follow through. In today's episode, Tim...

Ep. 295 - Introducing Jennie Drummond

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennie Drummond is an art educator from the Bay Area in California and one of AOEU's newest magazine writers.  In today's episode, Tim welcomes Jenni...

Ep. 294 - Rethinking Your Holiday Projects

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we end November and move into December, it is a good time to think about how you approach the holidays in your classroom. Do you teach holiday proj...

Ep. 293 - Celebrating Corita Day

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

November 20th is Corita Day, a celebration of the art and life of Corita Kent, also known as SisterMary Corita. As part of this celebration, Tim welco...

Ep. 292 - The Importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with NAEA's Ray Yang

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Tim is joined by Ray Yang, NAEA's Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Special Initiatives. In this wide-ranging discussion, they t...

Ep. 291 - The Future of Smart with Ulcca Joshi Hansen

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author, educator, researcher, and advocate Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen joins Tim today to discuss her new book, The Future of Smart. Dr. Hansen is currentl...

Ep. 290 - Breaking Down AP Portfolios, Part 2

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Tim and Janet Taylor continue their discussion about AP Art and Design portfolios and the myriad questions that surround them.  L...

Ep. 289 - Breaking Down AP Portfolios, Part 1

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode Tim and Janet Taylor get together to talk about AP Art and Design portfolios and the myriad questions that surround them. As Tim sa...

Ep. 288 - Strategies for Defusing and De-escalating Behaviors

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This school year has seen an increase across the board when it comes to behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we help our studen...

Ep. 287 - Checking in on the Art World . . . Again

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After last week's podcast about interesting art world stories popping up over the past couple of weeks, somehow there were even more stories coming ou...

Ep. 286 - Checking in on the Art World

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a number of interesting art world stories popping up over the past couple of weeks, Tim runs down what he has found worthwhile, exciting, and tho...

Ep. 285 - Looking at Ideas for Collaboration

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hear all the time about how our students should be working together and how we need to give them opportunities to collaborate. But what exactly doe...

Ep. 284 - Exploring Compassion Based Teaching

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, AOEU graduate and elementary art teacher LeighAnn Greene joins Tim to talk about her research and implementation of compassion-bas...

Ep. 283 - Implementing Formative Assessment Strategies

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Formative assessment is a challenge for most art teachers. How do we know if we are doing it right? How can we do it well without overwhelming ourselv...

Ep. 282 - Jay-Z, Beyonce, and a New Basquiat

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Jay-Z and Beyonce show up in an ad campaign with a new Basquiat painting very few people have ever seen, of course we need to talk about it! Jenn...

Ep. 281 - It's Okay if You're Still Exhausted

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we move into yet another school year affected by the pandemic--that's three now, if you're counting--so many teachers are completely exhausted. And...

Ep. 280 - Making Connections Through Instagram Live

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we move into another school year, it is important to remember where we can find community and where we can make connections. One great way to do th...

Ep. 279 - Making Art to Meet the Moment

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation comes to you from the recent NOW Conference. Sharonda Harris-Marshall, an art educator, artist, writer, and filmmaker, talked to ...

Ep. 278 - Leaving Tech Behind This Fall

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we look to this fall and the start of the school year, it is important to reflect on what we can do differently in the upcoming year and how we can...

Ep. 277 - The NOW Conference Preview

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The event we have all been waiting for--the NOW Conference--is finally here! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big d...

Ep. 276 - Assessment vs. Grading

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We can do a lot of interesting things--and have a lot of success--when it comes to assessment in the art room. We still need to be mindful of how we h...

Ep. 275 - Exploring Comic Art

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching with comics offers so many opportunities for us in the art room, and so many avenues for our students to explore. In today's episode, Tim Smy...

Ep. 274 - An Interview With Phil Hansen

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Hansen is an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art education. He's the author of Tattoo a Banana, a guide to exploring creativity t...

Ep. 273 - Taking Stock of Where You Are

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, we have stepped away from school for a bit, but this summer might not be like your usual summer. Things feel different--things are different--but...

Ep. 272 - Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The summer is finally here, and with it, perhaps the time you need to create some art. But do you have the inspiration? In today's episode, Tim welcom...

Ep. 271 - How Do You Handle Late Work?

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is late work an annoyance and a far-too-common occurrence, but it also raises a number of questions about how we deal with it in the art room...

From the Archives: Exploration and Experimentation in Drawing

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode from 2019 takes a dive into how we teach drawing. Stan Dodson, art teacher from Augusta, Georgia, joins Tim to talk about how we can enco...

From the Archives: Self-Care for the Art Teacher

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from November 2019, Tim is joined by Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom to talk about self-care for the art teacher. After...

Ep. 268 - Finals in the Art Room

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After last week's conversation on ending the year with favorite teacher portraits, Tim shares some ideas on how to create a meaningful artmaking proje...

Ep. 267 - Favorite Teacher Portraits

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking for a good way to wrap up your school year, why not consider a favorite teacher portrait project? In today's episode, Jessica Provo...

Ep. 266 - Visual Journaling, Artmaking, and Creativity

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long conversation on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. They discuss Eric's art practice, ho...

Ep. 265 - Working With Difficult Topics

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As students continue to process and work through a difficult year, we should find ways to promote students' exploration of emotions, feelings, and per...

Ep. 264 - Innovation Through Design

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode takes a look at AOEU's newest graduate course, Innovation Through Design. Abby Schukei returns to the show to discuss the development...

Ep. 263 - A Conference to Inspire Students

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We always value the connections we make as teachers--our PLCs, our PLNs, and our collaborations with artists and community members. And now it's time ...

Ep. 262 - Drive-Thru Art Show

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have heard about so many unique and creative ways that art teachers are putting together their spring art shows--so why not a socially distant driv...

Ep. 261 - Celebrating AOEU's 10th Anniversary

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As AOEU continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Tim invites Amanda Heyn back to the show to reminisce and share some of their best stories. Liste...

Ep. 260 - Creating a Tiny Gallery

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiny galleries are a spectacular way to bring art to more people, making small galleries and small work available and accessible. But what does it tak...

Ep. 259 - Taking a Look at 'Made You Look'

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Art heists are an endless source of fascination for our students, and--if we're being honest--for us as teachers as well. In today's episode, Abby Sch...

Ep. 258 - Continuing PD Throughout the Year

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Following the NAEA and NOW conferences, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about what they loved, what they didn't, and the things they would like to see ...

Ep. 257 - Exactly How Do You Teach Drawing?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Russell is back by popular demand, and in today's episode, she and Tim dive into a long conversation about exactly how they teach drawing. It's a...

Ep. 256 - Distance Learning, Automatas, and COVID Vaccines

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Janine Campbell joins Tim to preview her upcoming presentations at the NAEA national convention later this week. They also discuss...

Ep. 255 - Celebrating AOEU's First Graduates

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With AOEU's first-ever graduation ceremony happening earlier this month, we had a unique opportunity to celebrate those teachers who earned their Mast...

Ep. 254 - Teaching Drawing to Beginners

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, art teacher Jordan DeWilde joins Tim to talk about his new book, 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners. Listen as they discuss teaching students to d...

Ep. 253 - Continuing to Stay Creative

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During Friday night's NOW Conference, Tim and co-host Amanda Heyn spent some time talking about creativity with art teachers and artists Candido Cresp...

Ep. 252 - Previewing the NOW Conference

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is finally here--the week of the NOW Conference! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big day, their excitement abou...

Ep. 251 - An Interview with Kevin Honeycutt

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Art Ed Radio, art educator and motivational speaker Kevin Honeycutt joins Tim to talk about innovation, artmaking, and the ...

Ep. 250 - Creating a Welcoming Environment

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Tim welcomes the always popular Jenn Russell back to the show to talk about her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference. Listen as they exp...

Ep. 249 - Supporting SEL Through Assessment and Choice

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Tim brings Janet Taylor back on the show to welcome in the new year. In this long and wide-ranging interview, Janet shares her ideas about asse...

Ep. 248 - Leaving 2020, Looking Forward to 2021

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the first episode of the year, Tim says goodbye to 2020 and begins to talk about what could be coming in 2021. After some time reflecting on the ...

Best of 2020: Helping Yourself and Your Students

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this best of 2020 episode, we revisit a conversation between Tim and AOEU writer Sarah Krajewski from the early days of online teaching. Listen as ...

Best of 2020: Creativity, Inspiration, and Representation in the Art Room

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we revisit one of the best episodes of 2020. Tim talks to artist and art educator Sharonda Harris-Marshall about a variety of topics, including...

Ep. 247 - Introducing Nick Davis

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Tim introduces Nick Davis, a digital artist from St. Petersburg, Florida. Nick creates striking, vibrant portraits with a masterfu...

Ep. 246 - Coding to Kindness

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Hour of Code happening this week, it is time to explore some of the connections between coding and art. In today's episode, author Valerie Sousa ...

Ep. 245 - Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To coincide with the release of his new Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator PRO Pack, Rich Stachon comes on the show to talk to Tim about all thing...

Best of 2020: Rethinking Art Education for the Better

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During this holiday week, Art Ed Radio is revisiting one of its most popular episodes of the year. Back in August, AOEU writer Janet Taylor came on th...

Ep. 244 - Best Ideas for Online Teaching

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As more schools are going to online learning the demands for online teaching continue to grow. In today's episode, Tim shares some of the best ideas h...

Ep. 243 - New Ideas for Teaching Art on a Cart

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Due to popular demand, it is time to revisit the topic of teaching art on a cart. In today's episode, Tim welcomes back Lindsey Moss to discuss her ar...

Ep. 242 - Ideas for Alternative Art Shows

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the first quarter comes to a close, Tim is spending some time reflecting on what the rest of the school year is going to look like for everyone. An...

Ep. 241 - 5 More Creepy Artworks For Halloween

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After last Halloween's popular episode on 6 creepy artworks, Tim is back this year with 5 more of his favorite paintings that can be used to celebrate...

Ep. 240 - Teaching 3D From a Distance

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges art teachers have faced throughout this school year is how to teach three-dimensional art during hybrid learning or dist...

Ep. 239 - An Inside Look at Publishing

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

AOEU writer Sarah Krajewski published her first book, Exactly You! The Shape of Your Feelings, on World Mental Health Day on October 10th. Today, she ...

Ep. 238 - Putting Together a Virtual Conference

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we move into the fall, it is time for state conference season. A great time for art teachers to connect, collaborate, and spend time with their art...

Ep. 237 - Creativity, Inspiration, and Representation in the Art Room

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Tim talks to artist and art educator Sharonda Harris-Marshall about a variety of topics, including her writing about the importance of represen...

Ep. 236 - Moving On to Online Teaching

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In June, Clara Lieu left her position as a professor at RISD and spoke out about the discrimination she faced while there. Her twitter thread telling ...

Ep. 235 - Cultivating Creativity in Our Students

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Jason Blair joins Tim to discuss how we can grow and cultivate our students' creative capacities. Listen as they talk about Jason'...

Ep. 234 - Strategies and Setups for Online Teaching

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating the world of online learning continues to present a plethora of challenges to teachers everywhere. In today's episode, Tim brings on Jerald...

Ep. 233 - Making Art Outdoors

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With teachers receiving a lot of directives to take students outside when possible, Tim wanted to share ideas today for making art outdoors. Whether t...

REPLAY - An Interview with Sir Ken Robinson

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the news over the weekend of Sir Ken Robinson's passing, it seems fitting to revisit his 2017 Art Ed Radio interview. Sir Ken was a world-renowne...

Ep. 232 - How Can We Succeed if Leadership is Failing?

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This school year will be a year like no other, and leadership will be vitally important. But what happens when you can't count on those who are leadin...

Ep. 231 - Rethinking Art Education for the Better

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In an article published last week, AOEU writer Janet Taylor argued that this fall's return to school is a chance for us to rethink art education for t...

Ep. 230 - Q & A with Tatyana Fazlalizadeh

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tatyana Fazlalizadeh is a contemporary artist from Brooklyn known for her street art, her political activism, and the striking portraits that she crea...

Ep. 229 - NOW Summer Conference Preview

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NOW conference week is finally here! With the conference coming up in just two days, AOEU's Amanda Heyn joins Tim to preview everything coming up on T...

Ep. 228 - The Importance of Social and Emotional Learning This Fall

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we return to school this year, social and emotional learning will be of vital importance to our students. Today's guest, Jonathan Juravich, has a...

Ep. 227 - Tips and Tricks for Teaching From a Cart

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens if you need to teach art on a cart this school year? Due to new social distancing guidelines or budget cuts, or a combination of both, ma...

Ep. 226 - Getting Hired as an Art Educator

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin the month of July, teachers are starting to worry about finding a job for the fall. Today's episode is for those teachers who are still ap...

Ep. 225 - How We Address Race in the Art Room, Part 2

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to have difficult conversations in our art rooms? How do we work with our students as they take on the topic of race in their a...

Ep. 224 - How We Address Race in the Art Room, Part 1

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it look like to have difficult conversations in our art rooms? How do we work with our students as they take on the topic of race in their a...

Ep. 223 - How Educators Can Educate Themselves

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With all that is happening in the world today, teachers everywhere are beginning to do the work to educate themselves on issues of race. In today's ep...

Ep. 222 - 17 Black Artists to Know

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With all that is happening in the world today, teachers everywhere are reflecting on their curriculum and doing the work to make their classrooms anti...

Ep. 221 - 5 Ideas and 5 Museums for Virtual Tours

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are teaching in person or working with students via distance learning, virtual museum tours are a great way to engage your students and in...

Ep. 220 - Closing the Studio for the Year

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Closing down the art room for the year was a unique and difficult experience this time around. As Tim discussed last week, teachers and students every...

Ep. 219 - Considerations for the End of the Year

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With schools closed everywhere, this end to the school year is unique. And difficult. Teachers and students everywhere are missing out on their last p...

Ep. 218 - Is Now the Right Time for PD?

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With so much happening right now, some teachers wouldn't dream of working on professional development. Other teachers have already begun to dive in. T...

Ep. 217 - Connecting from a Distance

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With distance learning still in full swing, teachers are finding that it's becoming more and more difficult to stay connected with our students and ke...

Ep. 216 - The Quarantine Mailbag with Andrew McCormick

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the return of Art Ed Radio's former co-host, Andrew McCormick! Now that he has some time on his hands, he joins Tim for a mailbag episode...