K12ArtChat the Podcast

K12ArtChat the Podcast

The Creativity Department

Episodes 312
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
62%
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About This 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.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 247 – Cheryl Maney & James Rees – Let’s Talk Convention!

Feb 26, 2026 49m

In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt & Laura talk with art educators and longtime NAEA members Cheryl Maney and James Rees about what makes the NAEA Convention a must-attend professional…

Episode 246 – Amy Appleton & Kendall Crabbe – Moving Forward with the Connected Arts Network (CAN)

Feb 19, 2026 53m

In this episode of K12ArtChat, former Connected Arts Network (CAN) leaders Amy Appleton (now with Young Audiences for Learning) and Kendall Crabbe reflect on years of hard work evolving art education…

Episode 245 – Gino Molfino & Sarah Ackermann – Leading with Purpose through Empowerment

Feb 05, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode of K12ArtChat, the Creativity Department talks with NAEA Supervision & Administration Division leaders Gino Molfino and Sarah Ackermann about the recent pre-convention webinars…

Episode 244 – YES MAAM! – Media Arts in the Art Room? Yes, MAAM!

Jan 29, 2026 50m

Students are already creating with images, sound, and video—are our art classrooms keeping up? In this episode, Matt and Laura sit down with Yes Ma’am, a media arts collective of three high school…

Episode 243 – Leslie Gates – Rethinking Assessment in the Art Room with the Help of Students

Jan 15, 2026 43m

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk to Millersville University’s Professor in Art Education – Dr. Leslie Gates! Listen in to this information packed episode where she shares her approach to…

Episode 242 – Jeanne Bjork – At the Crossroads: Retirement, Identity and the Fear(less) Journey

Jan 08, 2026 51m

In this episode, the Creativity Department chats with returning guest and longtime art educator, Jeanne Bjork about handling difficult transitions. Listen in for a fresh perspective on how educators…

Episode 241 – Fresh Starts & Fine Arts – Time to Reflect, Remix, & Renew

Jan 01, 2026 53m

After a year filled with challenges, growth, and hard-earned perspective, the Creativity Department’s annual New Year episode couldn’t just be about self-reflection.  To kick off 2026, we take a…

Episode 240 – Yichien Cooper & Reilly Powers – Why Advocacy Matters for Art Education Programs

Dec 18, 2025 49m

In this episode, the Creativity Department talks to NAEA’s Higher Education Division Director, Yichien Cooper and the Preservice Division Director, Reilly Powers about the ever-important topic of…

Episode 239 – Sean Justice, Marta Cabral, Andrea Kantrowitz – Modalities & Reimagining Materials through Inquiry

Dec 11, 2025 55m

In this episode, the Creativity Department talks to professors, educators, and artists Sean Justice, Marta Cabral, and Andrea Kantrowitz about how art educators can reimagine and reframe tools and…

Episode 238 – Cameron McKinstry – Tabletop RPGs: Engines of Artistic Thinking

Nov 20, 2025 55m

In this episode the Creativity Department explores the intersection of art education and collaborative storytelling with Cameron McKinstry, K12Art Chat Producer, Game Master, and Marketing Associate…

Episode 237 – Jeff Broome and Renee Sandell – Narratives of Art Educators and 21st Century Learning

Nov 13, 2025 48m

Join the Creativity Department as they talk with Dr. Jeff Broome, Professor of Art Education at Florida State University and artist-scholar Dr. Renee Sandell about their collaborative work - Real…

Episode 236 – Sarah Delphus – Reframing Hybrid Learning

Oct 30, 2025 45m

In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with Sarah Delphus, NAEA’s Eastern Region Vice President-Elect, about ways to make hybrid learning spaces into environments where students can be…

Episode 235 – Susan Silva – Empowering Students through Photography

Oct 23, 2025 40m

In this episode, Matt and Laura chat with art educator on the topic of photography. Specifically, the role photography plays in art education, how she integrates both technical skills and creative…

Episode 234 – Momo Pixel – Coding, Culture, & Creativity

Oct 09, 2025 42m

In this episode, Matt and Laura welcome back award-winning art director, game designer, and artist Momo Pixel to talk about her work across the mediums of games, fashion, pixel art, and music! Momo…

Episode 233 – Jorge Lucero – Acts of Caring for Art Educator

Oct 02, 2025 42m

In this episode, Matt and Laura welcome back artist, educator, and author Jorge Lucero to share his practices of caring for fellow art educators. Listen in and hear specifically about how writing…

Episode 232 – Jason Blair – Scribbles to Stories: The Impact of Elementary Art

Sep 25, 2025 44m

In this episode, Matt & Laura chat with returning guest – Jason Blair about the essential role the arts play in young students’ development. Listen in to discover how artmaking supports the…

Episode 231 – Tamryn McDermott – Multimodal Learning

Sep 18, 2025 43m

In this episode, Laura talks with artist, researcher, and teacher – Tamyrn McDermott about multimodal learning! Listen in to learn what this is and how it can be applied in an art classroom. Tamryn…

Episode 230 – Reflecting & Resetting for the School Year Ahead

Sep 11, 2025 47m

Back-to-school season is upon us with a new crowd of students and new host of challenges! In this episode Matt & Laura discuss common challenges we face as art educators and how to prepare for…

Episode 229 – Heather Fountain – Differentiated Instruction - Building Choice, Connection and Ownership

Aug 28, 2025 59m

Honoring learning styles and helping build strong connections is what Differentiated Instruction is all about. In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Dr. Heather Fountain, author of…

Episode 228 – Alicia Gray – Fostering Connection, Healing, and Community through Restorative Practice

Aug 21, 2025 45m

In this episode, the Creativity Department is joined by Alicia Gray, Director of Art Education at Montserrat College of Art and contributor to the new book by Davis, Restorative Practice in Education…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does K12ArtChat the Podcast have?

K12ArtChat the Podcast has published 312 episodes since August 2018, covering topics in Arts, Education.

Is K12ArtChat the Podcast still active?

K12ArtChat the Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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