Art Ed Radio

Mar 25 2025 480 ep. 28 mins 421
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A fun and energetic look at the world of art education.

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From the Archives: Helping Students Find Their Place in the Art Room

Mar 25 2025 19 mins  
In today's episode from the archives, Tim is joined by educator Yunga Webb to talk about her role and efforts at the North Country School in upstate New York to help students find their place and belonging through the power of the arts. Listen as they discuss the programs at her school, the activities she does to foster belonging in her classrooms, and the work we can all do to cre

Ep. 459 - Art Show Secrets

Mar 18 2025 34 mins  
Continuing on with the Youth Art Month discussions, Tim invites the stars of AOE's Art Show Secrets on the podcast to share some of those secrets and their ideas for putting together a successful show. First, Jenn Russell talks about how to feature more students' work, as well as how to make your art show more interactive. Then, Sarah Krajewski talks about her prep work, her strate

From the Archives: Advocating for Art Education

Mar 11 2025 31 mins  
In this episode from the archives, Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim to discuss the importance of advocacy in art education. Listen as their conversation covers how we can make our programs visible, the connections we can build within our school and our community, and how advocacy can benefit both students and teachers. They also s

Ep. 457 - The March Mailbag: Misophonia, Failing Students, and Spiraling Curriculum

Mar 04 2025 51 mins  
Amanda is back for the March mailbag today! As always, she and Tim take listener questions and share some of their best advice. The show starts with an introduction to Tim's dog rating scale and a story about Amanda's prolific baking experiences (for an art show, of course!). They discuss helping students in creative ways, moving classes outside, dealing with parents, and then clos

Ep. 456 - The Joy of Trying Something New

Feb 25 2025 21 mins  
Tim talks today about the joy of trying something new, and the importance of continued exploration of unique mediums and materials for us as art teachers. He also gives suggestions for several ideas for new art-making processes to explore, including alcohol inks, gel printing, cyanotypes, encaustic painting, and needle felting, and the show notes connect with resources that can hel

Ep. 455 - Lisa Frank: Glitter, Greed, and Art Room Nostalgia

Feb 18 2025 36 mins  
After watching the Lisa Frank: Glitter and Greed docuseries, Abby and Amanda join Tim to break down all 4 episodes and reminisce about Lisa Frank. Listen as they discuss their experiences with Lisa Frank, their thoughts on what was revealed in the show, and the nostalgia they have for art room experiences and supplies. Resources and Links Watch Lisa Frank: Glitter and Greed on

From the Archives: Visual Journals and Classroom Communities

Feb 11 2025 31 mins  
In today's episode from the archives, Tim welcomes art teacher Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how they can make journals more engaging and more meaningful for students. They then talk about creating a welcoming classroom community, how we help kids find what they love, and how we can find joy in our teaching careers. R

Ep. 453 - The February 2025 Mailbag: Custodian Scares, Best Shoes, and Unreasonable Requests

Feb 04 2025 35 mins  
Amanda Heyn joined Tim in Chicago to record this mailbag episode as they were preparing for the NOW Conference. As always, they take listener questions and share some of their best advice. Tim starts with stories about his favorite custodian before the conversation moves to how we can help our students experiment and how we can deal with all of the requests that come our way. Final

Ep. 452 - 2025 Winter NOW Conference Preview

Jan 28 2025 26 mins  
With the 2025 Winter NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the upcoming event. This includes their excitement about everything coming the next 3 days, the wonderful keynote presentation from Carrie Mae Weems, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Join us at the NOW Conf

Ep. 451 - Creating a Thriving Sketchbook Practice

Jan 21 2025 34 mins  
Abby Houston (@abbypainterart) joins Tim today to talk about education, artmaking, and the joy of creating within a community. After discussing the beginning of her career as a teacher and art therapist, the conversation moves on to the value of a sketchbook practice and how she stays consistent with her artmaking routine. She also talks about her upcoming presentation at the NOW C