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.
Episodes
277 episodes
Episode 210 – Joe Fusaro – Seeking Common Ground Through Contemporary Art
In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Joe Fusaro, artist, educator, and co-author of Davis Publications’ high school curriculum, The Visual Experience. Listen in and explore how contemporary art can foster dialogue and ...
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Episode 209 – Karl Cole – Navigating Difficult Conversations about Art
In this episode, The Creativity Department invites Karl Cole back to talk about how art educators can bridge the gap between art history and contemporary art. Specifically, which art styles, artists, and art movements are underrepresented in to...
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Episode 208 – Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz – The Impact of Teaching Artists
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with co-host turned guest – oral historian Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz about the impact of teaching artists! Dive into an engaging conversation about the importance of honoring artistic legacies, m...
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Episode 207 – Alison Wade – Connecting Art Museums, Communities, and Personal Passions
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with the Association of Art Museum Director’s Chief Administrator, Alison Wade. Learn about her work supporting art museums across North America and how they help foster stronger community relati...
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Episode 206 – Carrie Barnett – A Journey of Mentoring
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with NAEA’s Western Region Vice President, Carrie Barnett, about mentoring. Carrie shares her experience guiding mentees while encouraging creative independence. Learn about the challenges that c...
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Episode 205 – Dr. Paul Fishwick – AI & the Art of Critical Thinking
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with former professor of computer Science at UT Dallas, Dr. Paul Fishwick about AI and critical thinking in the art room. Dr. Fishwick shares his experience with AI, how he uses AI to infu...
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Episode 204 – James Wells – Crayola Creativity Week
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with Crayola’s Manager of Education Content, James Wells. Listen in to learn about Crayola’s upcoming Creativity Week! Explore the meaning of creativity and ways of balancing traditional a...
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Episode 203 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Building Relationships in the Classroom
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Rachel Harrison & Lissen Ellington share the strategies they use to build lasting relationships with students. Listen in and ...
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Episode 202 – Connected Arts Network (CAN) – Inclusion & Liberated Spaces
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Rachel Murray & Malissa Baker share how they incorporate their action research in their art classrooms to make it an inclusiv...
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Episode 201 – 2025 Vision Board
In this episode, Matt & Laura are back from winter break refreshed and ready to talk about the new year! With the successes of 2024 igniting what’s expected in 2025 they share their hopes, goals, and plans for the podcast in the New Year. L...
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Episode 200 – Julian Wade – A Legacy of Art Education
It’s our 200th episode! To celebrate, the Creativity Department invited Julian Wade, President of Davis Publications, on the podcast to talk about the deep history of Davis Publications. Discover the impact the world of art education has ...
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Episode 199 – Joshua Drews – Media Arts: Then & Now
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with NAEA’s Southeastern Region Vice President, Joshua Drews about the evolution of Media Arts over the years. Throughout his career, Joshua’s students have used a variety of media but ove...
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Episode 198 – Katrina Berg – Balancing Creative Practice with Teaching
In this episode, The Creativity Department chats with oil painter and host of the CANDYcolored podcast Katrina Berg to explore the art of balancing a thriving creative practice, a career in classroom teaching, and a fulfilling personal life. Ka...
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Episode 197 – Dr. D'Wayne Edwards – Conversations about Creative Careers
In this episode, The Creativity Department discusses art and design careers with renowned designer and former design dierctor of Air Jordan, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards. Discover how Dr. Edwards embraced his creative passion to forge a career where he ...
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Episode 196 – The Power of Storytelling Connected Arts Networks (CAN)
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Kimberly Olson and Kyla Davis share how they integrate storytelling in their arts classrooms. Hear how sharing their personal sto...
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Episode 195 – Getting Student Feedback Classroom Connected Arts Networks (CAN)
In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi'Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, Matt Grundler, and Connected Arts Network (CAN) members Meghan Wlodarczyk and Martin Rodriguez share how they foster student feedback in their arts programs. By making adaptations to cl...
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Episode 194 – Raine Valentine – Spirituality in Art
Raine Valentine, the Past Chair for NAEA’s Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education, joins The Creativity Department to explore spirituality as the expression of self and discuss how that manifests in the art we make. Listen in to hear what ...
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Episode 193 – Dan Ryder – Balancing Student Success in School and Life
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Dan Ryder to talk about student success in and out of the art room! Helping students be successful and not burn out takes balance. It feels like an impossible task but as educators it’s wh...
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Episode 192 –Illinois Art Education Association – Benefits of Collaborative Leadership
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Illinois Art Education Association (ILAEA) leaders to discuss their success of leading an organization collaboratively. Sarah Ackermann, Nick Hostert, and Chris Grodoski share their experi...
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Episode 191 –Holly Bess Kincaid – Being a Veteran Teacher at a New School
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Holly Bess Kincaid to talk about her experience being a long-serving art educator at a new school. Holly has taught across multiple states and grade levels, which comes wit...
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Episode 190 – Trace Layer Play
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by members of the Trace Layer Play Collective to talk about their work in public participatory art making and how their collective came to be in the wake of online learning in 2020. Their mos...
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Episode 189 – Zerric Clinton – Pop Culture and Students
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by artist, educator, and author of “The Power of Popular Culture in Education: History, Music, and Visual Imagery” Zerric Clinton. Dr. Clinton joins Matt & Laura to share his expertise an...
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Episode 188 – Paula Liz – What is National Art Honor Society?
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by returning guest Paula Liz, Youth and Preservice Program Manager at NAEA, to talk about National Art Honor Society (NAHS). Listen in to learn what it is, projects and activities students ca...
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Episode 187 – The Creativity Department – Kicking off a Creative School Year
In this episode, Matt & Laura gear up for another eventful year! Sharing tips and techniques they've used in the past to help prepare their students and themselves for creative success in the art room. From time management to beginner proje...
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Episode 186 – Alexis Thomason – Teaching Art in a Digital Classroom
In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by Alexis Thomason an art educator whose classroom is entirely digital! She shares her experiences with transitioning education paths, the difficulties of fostering student creativity and col...
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