Best Teachingart Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 464 - The Strangest Art Room Discoveries 25:47

4d ago25:47

25:47

Community manager Jen Leban joins Tim today to talk about the importance of spring cleaning and the Art of Ed Community challenges that have helped teachers get their rooms in order. Their discussion highlights the importance of decluttering supplies, tells a few stories of bizarre items found in classrooms, and stresses the balance between being r…

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Ep. 463 - Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief with Author Sheila Sharpe 21:20

11d ago21:20

21:20

Author and psychologist Sheila Sharpe joins the show to talk with Tim about her new book, Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief. After sharing some early career stories from her time in the classroom, Sheila talks about her painting career and her time as a psychologist. She then tells how those experiences informed the book, delving into art forgery storie…

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Ep. 462 - The April Mailbag: Accepting No, Taking New Jobs, and Inappropriate Artwork 44:01

18d ago44:01

44:01

Better late than never, Amanda and Tim are back with the April mailbag! They begin with a discussion on their trip to NAEA and interacting with the art teacher community. And maybe a little garden talk because spring is here? They then get into a conversation on how we help kids accept being told no, a discussion on shifting jobs, and follow that w…

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Ep. 461 - Pop Culture and Teaching Art 37:47

25d ago37:47

37:47

Andrea Slusarski returns to the show today to talk with Tim about creativity, pop culture, and making connections in the classroom! They begin with a discussion on how pop culture and visual culture can be used to connect with students in the art room, and how pop culture can inspire our creative endeavors. Listen as they talk about ideas on how to…

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From the Archives: Helping Students Find Their Place in the Art Room 19:37

1M ago19:37

19:37

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,…

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Ep. 459 - Art Show Secrets 34:03

1M ago34:03

34:03

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 tal…

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From the Archives: Advocating for Art Education 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

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 …

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Ep. 457 - The March Mailbag: Misophonia, Failing Students, and Spiraling Curriculum 51:16

2M ago51:16

51:16

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, d…

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Ep. 456 - The Joy of Trying Something New 21:59

2M ago21:59

21:59

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 c…

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Ep. 455 - Lisa Frank: Glitter, Greed, and Art Room Nostalgia 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

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 Lis…

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From the Archives: Visual Journals and Classroom Communities 31:50

2M ago31:50

31:50

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 f…

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Ep. 453 - The February 2025 Mailbag: Custodian Scares, Best Shoes, and Unreasonable Requests 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

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…

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Ep. 452 - 2025 Winter NOW Conference Preview 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

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, a…

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Ep. 451 - Creating a Thriving Sketchbook Practice 34:17

3M ago34:17

34:17

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 …

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Ep. 450 - Making Connections and Building Community 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

Joel Scholten joins Tim today to talk about making connections and building community among art teachers. After discussing the upcoming NOW Conference, Joel shares his experience creating artmaking presentations for the conference, his experiences with a large social media following on Instagram, and how connecting can make us all more successful a…

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Ep. 449 - The January Mailbag: Holiday Gifts, Student Behaviors, and No-Name Artwork 46:36

4M ago46:36

46:36

We are rolling into the new year with the January mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a discussion on holiday gifts from students (or the lack thereof), then move on to a conversation on how to implement reward systems for positive behaviors. Finally, they wrap up with some talk a…

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Ep. 448 - What Type of Winter Break Art Teacher are You? 22:45

4M ago22:45

22:45

As we approach winter break, Tim takes the opportunity to discuss the different types of art teachers and how they approach their time away from teaching. He asks the question--what type of winter break art teacher are you? An Overachiever, a Relaxation Specialist, or a Creative? He says teachers may exhibit a mix of these traits, and asks you to r…

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Ep. 447 - Riding The Struggle Bus 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about some of the challenges we are facing in the art room--the things that have us riding the #StruggleBus. Taking suggestions and advice from the Art of Ed Community, the discussion covers art teacher struggles with art history, assessment, organization, teaching Gen Alpha, and more. Listen as Tim and Janet di…

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Ep. 446 - The December Mailbag: Organizing Crayons, Parent Concerns, and How to Say No 46:44

5M ago46:44

46:44

Following Thanksgiving last week, Amanda Heyn is back with Tim in the December mailbag to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with a fun but meandering conversation on wishlists, food takes, and a variety of other topics (skip to about 14:00 if you just want to hear the art teaching advice). They then talk about organization, dea…

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From the Archives: Living Into Gratitude 25:21

5M ago25:21

25:21

In this episode from the archives, Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves. Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on …

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Ep. 444 - Giving Back to Art Ed 34:28

5M ago34:28

34:28

Kyle Wood is back on today's episode to talk with Tim about how we can give back to the field of art education and pay it forward. The conversation covers the importance of building a community of art teachers, being willing to share ideas and lessons, and taking on mentorship roles. They also highlight the value of advocating for art education and…

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The Gentle Way Back to Creating: What To Do When Everything Feels Too Much 32:52

5M ago32:52

32:52

The last couple of weeks have been intense. Between processing the presidential election results (which has left many of us feeling scared, emotional, angry, and sad) and some difficult things happening in my personal life, my creative practice has completely fallen by the wayside. That daily art practice I shared with you before? The one with the …

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Ep. 443 - Advocating for Art Education 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim today 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 a…

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Ep. 442 - The November Mailbag: Netflix, Broken Supplies, and How We Grade Late Work 51:55

6M ago51:55

51:55

It is time for the November mailbag, and Amanda Heyn is back with Tim to answer listener questions and offer advice. They begin with some recommendations for art-related streaming shows, then move on to a conversation on how we keep multiple classes aligned on the curriculum schedule. Finally, they tackle the debate on whether we should be taking o…

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The Truth About My Work: What We Create is Magic ✨ 49:38

6M ago49:38

49:38

In this vulnerable share on my podcast and YouTube, I open up about my journey of embracing my true self through healing through art and creative community. Watch as I process these revelations through art journaling while discussing last night's powerful tarot session, the magic that happens in our art interpretation circles, and my upcoming tarot…

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Ep. 441 - Art Teacher Horror Stories, Part Two 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

In the AOEU Community, we asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilarious and awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have seen, done, and experienced. Listen as they discuss a…

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Ep. 440 - AI and Art Education 29:44

6M ago29:44

29:44

In today's episode, Jen Leban joins Tim to talk about artificial intelligence and how it might affect the world of art education. In this conversation, they discuss their curiosity when it comes to AI and share some of their own explorations with various AI tools. Listen as they discuss their ethical concerns with these tools, the possibilities for…

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Ep. 439 - Ten Sci-Fi Artists to Share with Your Students 33:22

6M ago33:22

33:22

Kyle Wood is back as a guest today as he and Tim talk about their favorite sci-fi artists to share with their students. Listen as they discuss the connections between art and science fiction, as well as explore various artists whose work intersects with themes of futurism, technology, and imagination. Hear what they have to say about Salvador Dali,…

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Ep. 438 - Teaching with Authenticity 27:02

7M ago27:02

27:02

Following her NOW Conference presentation this summer about teaching with authenticity, Lyndsay Rose joins Tim today for a longer conversation on the topic. Listen as they discuss how not only authenticity, but also the importance of vulnerability and honesty when it comes to our role as teachers. The conversation also delves into suggestions on ho…

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Ep. 437 - The October Mailbag: Student Teachers, Critiques, and Teaching Without Supplies 54:43

7M ago54:43

54:43

In the October mailbag, a variety of questions have come through, and Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer those queries and offer some of their best advice. They begin with a good discussion of best practices for student teachers, then move on to a conversation on what kinds of lessons you can teach when your supply order still hasn't arrived. Finally…

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Ep. 436 - Introducing The Art of Ed Community 23:03

7M ago23:03

23:03

Last week, AOEU announced its brand new community space for art teachers, the Art of Ed Community. Today, Online Community Manager Jen Leban returns to the podcast to talk all about your new favorite place on the internet! Listen as Jen and Tim talk about their favorite parts of the online platform, why teachers need a space free from the pitfalls …

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Ep. 435 - Art From Your Core: How to Develop Artistic Voice 44:17

7M ago44:17

44:17

In another episode celebrating National Literacy Month, Tim is joined by author, artist, and professor Kate Kretz to discuss her book Art From Your Core: A Holistic Guide to Visual Voice. Listen as they discuss how Kate's book explores obstacles to the development of artistic voice, and how it also provides exercises and strategies to help artists …

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From the Archives: Celebrating Creativity with Peter Reynolds 39:12

8M ago39:12

39:12

To celebrate National Literacy Month, this episode from the archives features author and artist Peter Reynolds--along with his twin brother Paul--as they join Nic Hahn for an episode of Everyday Art Room from 2020. Listen to their wide-ranging conversation about literacy, creativity, opening a bookstore, the beginnings of Dot Day, and so much more!…

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Ep. 433 - The September Mailbag: Class Sizes, Student Helpers, and Projects that Fail 49:07

8M ago49:07

49:07

School has started (for most of us), and Tim and Amanda are back to answer those back-to-school questions in the September mailbag. After quickly celebrating some teacher wins, Amanda relishes the opportunity to break out her bulletin board skills. The conversation then moves on to pre-K classes, art club, and what to do with projects that aren't e…

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Ep. 432 - More Starting Ideas, and Back to Basics with Tempera 27:23

8M ago27:23

27:23

After last week's back to school episode with Janet Taylor, Tim brings Kyle Wood on the show to catch up and share some of his best strategies for starting the year. They discuss neurographic drawing and chat about some of the ideas Kyle will be exploring in the upcoming year. Listen as they dive in with a conversation about tempera cakes, and why …

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Ep. 431 - Strategies for Starting the Year 39:26

8M ago39:26

39:26

As most teachers are headed back to school, Janet Taylor joins Tim to share some of their best strategies for starting the year. They discuss the importance of creating a welcoming climate and environment for your students, and share some of their favorite activities. Listen as they break down drawing prompts, interactive artmaking strategies, stor…

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From the Archives: Six Thoughts for the First Part of the School Year 26:23

9M ago26:23

26:23

In this episode from the archives, Tim shares some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers as they begin the school year. In today's episode, he talks through six thoughts about challenges that will be facing teachers and what we can do to help ourselves. Listen as he discusses being proactive with organization and management, bei…

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Ep. 427 - The August Mailbag: Brand New Teachers, 30-Minute Classes, and Magic Wands 35:15

9M ago35:15

35:15

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the August mailbag live from Milwaukee (home of the 2024 Summer NOW Conference). After a quick discussion about Instagram shenanigans (and a brief garden update!), they move into advice for first-year teachers, 30-minute classes, and which art teacher problems we could wave away if we had a magic wand. Resou…

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Ep. 426 - 2024 Summer NOW Conference Preview 28:19

9M ago28:19

28:19

With the 2024 Summer NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Jen Leban 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 Reggie Laurent, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and…

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Ep. 425 - An Interview with Reggie Laurent 32:38

9M ago32:38

32:38

Ahead of his keynote presentation at next week's NOW Conference, artist Reggie Laurent joins Tim on the podcast today. After telling about his childhood, developing his creativity, and his beginnings as an artist, Reggie shares a few more stories about his life and his art. Listen as he discusses his own artistic voice, how he began working with te…

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Ep. 424 - The Reasons Why Teachers Stay 49:49

9M ago49:49

49:49

In today's episode, Janet joins Tim to discuss her upcoming article about what makes teachers stay at their schools or stay in the position they are in. Whether at the beginning of a teaching career or nearer the end, there are a lot of reasons teachers feel valued and committed to their school. Listen as the conversation covers six of the most imp…

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Introducing Spacious Creative - Episode 1: Our Creative Roots 41:12

10M ago41:12

41:12

Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of angles. If you are a creative person or especially if you are a creative person "in…

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Ep. 423 - Assessment in the Elementary Art Room 24:41

10M ago24:41

24:41

In today's episode, AOEU enrollment specialist Betsy Komarchuk joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers should know about formative assessment. Whether using assessment to check for learning, to guide instruction, or facilitate peer and self-evaluations, Betsy has a plethora of ideas for utilizing formative assessment str…

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Ep. 422 - The July Mailbag: Preparing for AI, Second Year Success, and Teaching Fine Motor Skills 50:25

10M ago50:25

50:25

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the July mailbag and an opening story about a wedding that was quite the adventure. Then, back by popular demand, more gardening talk! (and other creative endeavors, but skip to about 18:00 if you want to get right to the art ed talk). Listener questions include discussions about knowing when an artwork is f…

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Ep. 421 - Helping Students Find Their Place in the Art Room 21:46

10M ago21:46

21:46

In today's episode, 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 c…

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Ep. 420 - Entrepreneurship and the Art Room 21:20

10M ago21:20

21:20

In today's episode, Tim welcomes art educator and first-time guest Venise Keys to the show for a discussion on entrepreneurship in the art room. Venise shares her own journey into small business ownership and talks about how the lessons she has leaned translate into her classroom. Listen as the interview covers career exploration, art history, how …

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Ep. 419 - 5 Green Flags to Look for in Job Interviews 33:30

11M ago33:30

33:30

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers can look for when job hunting and interviewing. From setting expectations to administrative engagement to the art room budget, the conversation covers what green flags art teachers should look for throughout the process. The discussion also lays out ideas…

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Ep. 418 - The June Mailbag: Curriculum, Photography, and Next Year's Changes 44:28

11M ago44:28

44:28

As we move toward the end of school, it is time for the June mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a chat about the chaos that is the end of the school year, then some ideas from listeners about what they want to change for the next school year. They then dive into a bit of advice on planning your curriculum, getting students engaged, and teac…

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on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox 1:04:37

11M ago1:04:37

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In this engaging podcast episode, Melissa Cox joins me to discuss the artwork Coping by Nicole Eisenman. Here's a bulleted list of what we discussed in this episode, thanks to our friend Chat GPT. The feeling of being worn down by internal struggles or long-term challenges Reflections on hope and despair, and the isolation it can bring The importan…

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From the Archives: Taking a Break This Summer 28:41

11M ago28:41

28:41

In this episode from the archives, Tim spends some time reflecting on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you …

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