Due to a number of listener requests, Tim takes today's episode outside! More specifically, he is talking about a number of ideas for artmaking activities you can do outdoors with your students. The conversation covers incorporating nature in simple lessons to architectural marvels and earth artists, as well as the reasons why students benefit from being outside. Tim also highlights a number of recently published AOEU articles that explore these ideas even further.

• 13 Art Ideas that are Perfect to Take Outdoors
• 7 Lessons to Take Art Out Into Nature
• 5 Famous Architectural Works and 10 Fascinating Earth Artists
• Tips to Incorporate and Plan the Perfect Art Nature Lessons

The end of the year is difficult for teachers, and possibly the most difficult part of that is keeping students engaged. In this episode from 2019, Jordan DeWilde joins Tim to talk about his ideas to keep students creating meaningful work until they are gone for the summer. Listen as they discuss collaboration, engagement, and the best lessons to help students end the year strong. 

• Keeping Students Engaged Through the End of the Year
• Jordan's Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art PRO Learning Pack
• 5 Projects to Engage Students Who Love Sports

As we come to the final weeks of school, our thoughts seem to naturally drift to what we will be seeing and doing when the next school year starts. In today's episode, Tim talks to Janet Taylor about the issues on teachers' minds as we start planning for fall. Listen as they discuss how teachers are feeling overworked, their thoughts about administrative support, and their perspectives on student engagement. Finally, Tim asks for listener feedback as to what issues you are thinking the most about for the next school year.

• Getting Apathetic Students Invested in Art
• How to Advocate from the Top
• Revitalizing Your Teaching for the Year Ahead

Despite its long history in the world of art, many art teachers do not know about atelier training--so it is time for an explainer episode! Mandy Theis, art educator and Director of the School of Atelier Arts, joins Tim today to share the ins and outs of atelier training. Listen as they discuss the history of atelier training, what contemporary atelier training is, strategies for how to teach realistic drawing and painting skills in the classroom, and opportunities available for both students and teachers. 

• Learn more about the School of Atelier Arts
• Follow Mandy on Instagram
• Find the book Mandy mentioned on Atelier Training by Juliette Aristedes
• Listen to Mandy on the Thriving Artist Podcast

Candido Crespo is back on the podcast! Tim welcomes him back to the show for a discussion on how Candido is bringing art to the community and the workshops he is organizing through his CreativiDAD Project. Listen as they talk about the power of families being creative together, including the value of quality time, exploration, and why we should help parents add creativity to their parenting tool belt. 

• Learn more about the CreativiDAD project
• Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter
• Take a look at everything else that Candido is doing

Both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim today to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just paint all day to exploding ceramics to dressing in rainbow colors, there is so much to talk about! Listen as they discuss where art teacher myths come from, the worst advice they've ever received, and the best suggestions they have that all art teachers should know.

• Setting Boundaries with Confidence
• Advice NOT to Follow Your First Year of Teaching
• Wear Your Color Wheel and Get Your Mornings Back!
• 5 Reasons for and Against Putting On an Art Show

In today's episode from the Art Ed Radio archives, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long discussion on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. In a wide-ranging conversation, they chat about Eric's art practice, how things changed for him during the pandemic, how sketchbooks can be a powerful creative outlet, and why Tim maybe needs to give glue sticks another look.

• Visit Eric's website
• Find Eric on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• View Eric's livestreams on YouTube

This week is the start of the NAEA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and Tim is here with a preview of the event in today's episode. Listen as he discusses his love of learning and attending conferences, some events he is most looking forward to, and some of the happenings with the AOEU team. He also discusses some tips on how to make the most of your conference experience and how to find value in any type of professional development.

• 7 Reasons to Attend Professional Learning Events
• Why You Should Attend an Art Ed Conference
• 6 Strategies for Fast and Formative Assessments
• Take Home Assessments for the Art Room

In today's episode, Tim is sharing some ideas for assessments in the art room and how they can be used to engage your students. Listen as he discusses the significant differences between assessments and grading, the value of one-on-one discussions with your students, and some strategies to help you create successful rubrics. 

• Check out the Plug and Play Rubric in AOEU's FLEX Curriculum
• 5 Tips for Better Art Assessments
• 6 Strategies for Fast and Formative Assessments
• Take Home Assessments for the Art Room

In today's episode, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thoughts on prioritizing, scheduling, and their love of ceramics.  

• Listen to the Everyday Art Room episode on Creating Time for Yourself
• Take a look at the Studio: Painting-Watercolor course
• See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses
• Check out Laura's Ceramics Website