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Episode 256 – Bobby Eppleman – Navigating Connection, Chaos, and the Basics
Jun 4, 2026
55m 58s
Episode 255 – Michael Bell – Practice What you Teach
May 28, 2026
46m 36s
Episode 254 – Julie Carmean – Handmade Heroes: Student Art, History, & America’s 250th
May 21, 2026
40m 35s
Episode 253 – Daniel Bryant – Thermostat or Thermometer? Creativity Climate Control
May 7, 2026
42m 38s
Episode 252 – What’s the Big Idea? Teaching Art with Themes
Apr 30, 2026
30m 49s
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| 6/4/26 | Episode 256 – Bobby Eppleman – Navigating Connection, Chaos, and the Basics | In this episode The Creativity Department and art educator Bobby Eppleman discuss the philosophy of “giving students what they want before giving them what they need”. Explore how dialing in on student interests sparks deeper learning, helps guide them through resistance, and ultimately helps them unlock greater creative freedom and confidence. Discover how to help students focus on the curriculum without making it feel like a bait-and-switch. Tune in to hear more from Bobby! | 55m 58s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | Episode 255 – Michael Bell – Practice What you Teach | In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with artist and educator Michael Bell about how he strikes a balance between his professional career and creative practices. Including how to blend your personal creative research into your curriculum, navigating the transition from “educator” to “artist” in your free time, and how maintaining a status as a practicing artist can help advocate for your curriculum and program. | 46m 36s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Episode 254 – Julie Carmean – Handmade Heroes: Student Art, History, & America’s 250th | In this episode, the Creativity Department talks with the Senior Programs Officer for the National Endowment for the Humanities – Julie Carmean! With America’s 250th birthday in July, Julie outlines how art educators and students can celebrate through the American Heroes Student Art Contest. The contest invites students to depict historical figures from a curated list of 250 notable Americans through handmade art. Julie shares insight on how the list of heroes was curated as well as the... | 40m 35s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | Episode 253 – Daniel Bryant – Thermostat or Thermometer? Creativity Climate Control | The temperature in the art room can change from day-to-day but, we’re not talking about how hot or cold the room is! Matt and Laura chat with returning gust Daniel Bryant to talk about his philosophy on “Setting the Thermostat” in the art room. How it can range from student’s attitudes, the different “temperatures” for high energy brainstorming versus low energy focus artmaking, and how environmental settings can have a “cooling” effect. Daniel shares how he keeps his art room cool as the end... | 42m 38s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Episode 252 – What’s the Big Idea? Teaching Art with Themes | What happens when foundational skills meet meaningful artistic exploration? In this episode, The Creativity Department explores how a theme-based approach can bring the elements of art and principles of design to life through Big Ideas and thematic units. They share how this approach helps students connect technique, personal voice, and real-world context—leading to more authentic, engaging artwork. The conversation highlights practical strategies for scaffolding skills while encouraging inqu... | 30m 49s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | Episode 251 – Dr. Elizabeth Stuart Whitehead– Program Advocacy & Building a Stronger Art Studio | Advocating for your art program can feel like a daunting task! But you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, The Creativity Department sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Stuart Whitehead, Visual Arts Supervisor for Prince George’s County, Maryland, to explore what effective advocacy looks like in action. Drawing from her own experience championing visual arts as a vital part of students’ day-to-day learning, Dr. Whitehead shares practical strategies to use right now. Tune in to learn how inte... | 1h 01m 43s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | Episode 250 – Andrew Dietz – Creative Confidence | What happens when the artist becomes the story? In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt and Laura talk with author Andrew Dietz about the intersection of visual art and fiction—and why creative writing belongs in the arts. The conversation highlights his novel Ever U, where a visual artist takes center stage and the art world shapes the narrative. Blending storytelling and artistic insight, this episode explores creativity and how imagination influences both what we create and how we see the worl... | 42m 18s | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | Episode 249 – Benjamin Hoffman – Imagination to Measurable: Art Education Powered by Data | In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt talks high school art educator Benjamin Hoffman to talk about how he uses data points in his art room to not only advocate for his program and students but also improve his curriculum! The data points Ben outlines help him give evidence to administration and parents that his curriculum works in achieving student’s creative goals. Listen in to hear more from Ben! | 30m 28s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | Episode 248 – David Modler & Sam Peck – NAEA 2026 Wrap Up | In this episode of K12ArtChat, Matt is joined by returning guests David Modler and Sam Peck to debrief the NAEA 2026 Convention in Chicago. From inspiring keynotes and hands-on workshops to make-and-takes in the exhibitor hall, they share their favorite moments and biggest takeaways. They also reflect on their session on communal visual journaling, what they learned from fellow art educators, and why NAEA continues to be such a valuable and energizing experience. Thinking about attending in 2... | 1h 00m 21s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Episode 247 – Cheryl Maney & James Rees – Let’s Talk Convention! | 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 development experience for art educators. Cheryl and James share tips and tricks for successful conference attendance, information on the plethora of benefits attendees can find, as well as a preview of their upcoming visual journaling session. Not only are there hundreds of sessions but plenty of them fea... | 49m 44s | ||||||
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| 2/19/26 | Episode 246 – Amy Appleton & Kendall Crabbe – Moving Forward with the Connected Arts Network (CAN) | 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 through interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting art educators, and encouraging them to start their own Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Amy and Kendall share their knowledge on how to nurture teacher leadership, sustain meaningful collaboration, and how art educators can stay connect... | 53m 00s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Episode 245 – Gino Molfino & Sarah Ackermann – Leading with Purpose through Empowerment | 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 they are moderating around the topic “Leading with Purpose”. They share practical advice on how they navigate district politics, collaboration across subjects, and how educators can advocate for stronger K–12 visual arts programs. Listen in to hear more from Gino and Sarah about how you can influenc... | 1h 05m 55s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Episode 244 – YES MAAM! – Media Arts in the Art Room? Yes, MAAM! | 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 art educators from Charlotte, North Carolina, to explore the growing role of media arts in visual arts education. From CTE pathways to state standards, they share how digital media helps connect with student interests, spark engagement, encourage creative risk-taking, and can expand what it means to... | 50m 28s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Episode 243 – Leslie Gates – Rethinking Assessment in the Art Room with the Help of Students | 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 student led assessment. Discover how it affects student engagement and risk-taking in the art room. Hear how art educators can reframe assessment about mastery of skills and “grading” artistic ideas to having students work toward achieving benchmarks they help set. Additionally, learn how student led as... | 43m 25s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Episode 242 – Jeanne Bjork – At the Crossroads: Retirement, Identity and the Fear(less) Journey | 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 at crossroads such as retirement can approach these changes with optimism, not fear. Discover strategies for staying positive, creative, and curious. By pursuing opportunities within her passions, making time to create art, and exploring new mediums Jeanne has cracked the code to approaching any c... | 51m 02s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | Episode 241 – Fresh Starts & Fine Arts – Time to Reflect, Remix, & Renew | 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 different approach. Davis Publications Marketing Director, Toni Henneman, steps in as guest host to guide a forward-looking conversation centered around professional identity, 2026 goals, and moments that made us proud to be art educators! Happy New Year! | 53m 18s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Episode 240 – Yichien Cooper & Reilly Powers – Why Advocacy Matters for Art Education Programs | 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 advocacy! Dive in to hear how art educators can communicate the value of studio practice and creative research as well as the role non-arts educators and the community play in successful arts collaboration. Discover how graduate programs can work together with schools to present a unified and compell... | 49m 37s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | Episode 239 – Sean Justice, Marta Cabral, Andrea Kantrowitz – Modalities & Reimagining Materials through Inquiry | 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 materials using multi-modal learning techniques. For example, a simple change in terminology can be the catalyst to looking at a tool in a new light. Listen in and hear how utilizing a “material inquiry lens” can help students understand that materials can be used in a multitude of unique ways that ... | 55m 50s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | Episode 238 – Cameron McKinstry – Tabletop RPGs: Engines of Artistic Thinking | 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 for Davis Publications. Listen in and hear how tabletop role playing games (TTRPGs) can benefit students and open new ways of thinking in the art room. From character and world design to visual, oral, and collaborative storytelling, TTRPGs open a rich landscape of artistic expression that can help... | 55m 38s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Episode 237 – Jeff Broome and Renee Sandell – Narratives of Art Educators and 21st Century Learning | 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 Lives Now: Narratives of Art Educators and 21st Century Learning. Together, they explore how authentic storytelling reveals the deeper meaning behind art education. Highlighting creativity, communication, and critical thinking in today’s classrooms. | 48m 52s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Episode 236 – Sarah Delphus – Reframing Hybrid Learning | 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 their creative selves. Explore practical strategies for adapting lessons to meet specific student needs, challenges and successes of integrating technology into creative instruction, as well as reliable techniques to keep students engaged online. Listen in to learn more from Sarah! | 45m 48s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Episode 235 – Susan Silva – Empowering Students through Photography | 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 expression when teaching, how photography helps students develop critical thinking and visual literacy skills, and practical tips for making photography accessible within any budget. Listen in to hear more from Susan! | 40m 01s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | Episode 234 – Momo Pixel – Coding, Culture, & Creativity | 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 is the creator of the viral game “Hair Nah” as well many other interactives for Hulu, Google, and much more. Momo shares her personal approach to creating art, keeping a positive attitude, and the impact games can have on our mindset. Listen in to hear more from Momo! | 42m 27s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | Episode 233 – Jorge Lucero – Acts of Caring for Art Educator | 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 letters of recommendation turned into an opportunity to lift up the importance of the work art educators do! Jorge shares what goes into these letters, from acknowledging the “invisible” work his colleagues do to highlighting their unseen strengths. Discover how being a silent advocate for colleagues... | 42m 17s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Episode 232 – Jason Blair – Scribbles to Stories: The Impact of Elementary Art | 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 growth of critical skills, strengthens students’ ability to communicate complex ideas, and fosters a deeper sense of community. Through playful exploration, multi-modal activities, and imaginative projects that explore deeper emotions, art educators empower students to express themselves, build confide... | 44m 11s | ||||||
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