K12ArtChat the Podcast
K12ArtChat the Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 254 – Julie Carmean – Handmade Heroes: Student Art, History, & America’s 250th
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with the Senior Programs Officer for the National Endowment for the Humanities – Julie Carmean! With America’s 250th birthday in July, Julie outlines how art educators and students can cele...
Episode 253 – Daniel Bryant – Thermostat or Thermometer? Creativity Climate Control
The temperature in the art room can change from day-to-day but, we’re not talking about how hot or cold the room is! Matt and Laura chat with returning gust Daniel Bryant to talk about his philosophy on “Setting the Thermostat” in the art room....
Episode 252 – What’s the Big Idea? Teaching Art with Themes
What happens when foundational skills meet meaningful artistic exploration? In this episode, The Creativity Department explores how a theme-based approach can bring the elements of art and principles of design to life through Big Ideas and them...
Episode 251 – Dr. Elizabeth Stuart Whitehead– Program Advocacy & Building a Stronger Art Studio
Advocating for your art program can feel like a daunting task! But you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, The Creativity Department sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Stuart Whitehead, Visual Arts Supervisor for Prince George’s County, Maryl...
Episode 250 – Andrew Dietz – Creative Confidence
What happens when the artist becomes the story? In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt and Laura talk with author Andrew Dietz about the intersection of visual art and fiction—and why creative writing belongs in the arts. The conversation highligh...