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Episode 189 – Zerric Clinton – Pop Culture and Students Sep 05, 2024

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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 and insights on the role pop culture plays in our students lives. As well as, how pop culture is defined, the importance of pop culture accurately representing diverse groups of people and the effects of when it doesn’t, and how art educators can help students think critically when engaging with pop culture. Listen in to hear more from Zerric!

Episode 188 – Paula Liz – What is National Art Honor Society? Aug 29, 2024

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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 can participate in, and the amazing opportunities available to members. For example, during NAEA 2024 in Minneapolis, students worked with world renowned mural artist Alice Mizrachi to create a mural that is on exhibit at the Davis Art Gallery. Discover how to start your own chapter!

Episode 187 – The Creativity Department – Kicking off a Creative School Year Aug 22, 2024

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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 projects, they cover a wide variety of topics from over their combined years of teaching.

Episode 186 – Alexis Thomason – Teaching Art in a Digital Classroom Aug 15, 2024

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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 collaboration in a virtual environment, as well as some of her greatest creative challenges and the innovative teaching techniques and tools she employs to overcome them.

Episode 185 – Karen Salvador – Navigating Art Education Legislation Aug 08, 2024

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In this episode, The Creativity Department discusses Divisive Concept Laws with Karen Salvador, Associate Professor and Chair of Music Education at Michigan State University. Karen joins the conversation to help demystify what exactly these laws are. As they pop up across the country, they could affect arts classrooms which means it’s important to understand exactly what is in them. Karen shares her research findings about and experiences with these laws and how they have shaped some curriculum. Listen in and discover how art educators can work within the mandates, ways to navigate and translate the laws, and how administration can help.

Episode 184 – David Matteson & Christy Garton – Using the Art Museum Aug 01, 2024

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In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by David Matteson – Associate Curator of Education at Rollins Museum of Art and Orlando Art Educator Christy Garton to talk about how art educators can connect with art museums and the many resources they offer! Christy and David share the story of their successful partnership and how it’s helped not only Christy’s students, but the surrounding schools and community as well. Listen in and learn what art museums can offer art educators, how to connect with them, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Episode 183 – Dr. Christina Bain – Ethical Decision-Making Jul 25, 2024

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In this episode, The Creativity Department is joined by author and Associate Professor of Art Education, Dr. Christina Bain! Dive into the topic of ethics as Matt & Laura talk to Dr. Bain about her upcoming book - “Ethical Decision-Making in Art Education”. From what ethical dilemmas educators might face to ways they can ensure fairness and equity in their classrooms, explore some of the challenging topics this new resource will cover. Listen in and discover what ethical decision-making in the art room looks like.

Episode 182 – Amy Lee – Teaching in a Non-traditional Art Room Jul 18, 2024

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In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist and art educator Amy Lee – whose art room is entirely mobile! For the past 13 years, Amy has taught art from a cart and has never looked back. She shares how she keeps her materials and projects organized and how teaching in a different location for each class affects the students. Gather advice from the field as Amy shares successful projects as well as some challenges she’s faced. Listen in to hear more from Amy!

Episode 181 – Jorge Lucero – Myth-Busting Ideas of Teaching and Making Art Jul 11, 2024

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In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by artist, art educator, and returning guest– Jorge Lucero to continue the conversation about maintaining creative practice while being an art educator. Listen in as Matt, Laura, and Jorge discuss the myths we’ve created for ourselves about what being an artist means. Hear about the importance of continuing to develop personal practice, but from a different angle. Discover advice for dealing with the struggle to maintain a work, life, and creative balance, and the importance of considering a new take on what creative practice can be. Listen in to hear the full conversation with Jorge!

Episode 180 – Alice Mizrachi – Collaboration & Mural Making Jun 27, 2024

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In this episode The Creativity Department is joined by renowned artist and returning guest– Alice Mizrachi! This year at the national convention Alice facilitated a collaborative mural making workshop for attendees. The session focused on how to create collaboratively through mural making. Working together educators made a vibrant, inventive, and modular mural of the Minneapolis skyline from a variety of art supplies and found materials! Listen in to hear more about this session, the spectacular outcome, and how you can replicate the experience.

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