2026 Winter Art Ed NOW Conference Preview with Jen Leban
Art Ed Radio
In this episode, Jen Leban returns to the show to talk with Tim Bogatz about the upcoming Art Ed NOW Conference and what’s new inside the Art of Education Community. Together, they share their excitement about creating connections, building meaningful relationships, and giving art teachers space to learn and recharge, all of which will happen this weekend at Art Ed NOW. Jen previews several conference highlights, including the opportunities for connection, conversation, and community-building. They discuss why it’s essential for art teachers to take care of themselves, prioritize...
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Creativity, Connection, and Social Media with Joel Scholten
Art Ed Radio
In today's episode, Tim sits down with Joel Scholten, K–12 art educator, social media creator, and Art of Education FLEX Standards Manager, to talk about teaching elementary art, finding connection through social media, and rediscovering the joy in our creative practice. Joel shares how Instagram and TikTok have helped him connect with other art teachers, refine his instructional scaffolding, and discover contemporary artists that boost student engagement. He also previews his Art Ed NOW Conference presentation, walks through a powerful negative space watercolor lesson, and drops a...
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Art Ed Radio's 500th Episode Celebration!
Art Ed Radio
Art Ed Radio has officially reached 500 episodes, and we’re celebrating a decade of conversations, creativity, and community! In this special milestone episode, host Tim Bogatz is joined by longtime collaborator Amanda Heyn to reflect on the podcast’s evolution, favorite moments, standout guests, and how art education—and the Art of Ed Community—has changed over the last 10 years. From the early days of AOE Live to viral episode titles, from live podcast recordings to storytelling experiments and the ever-popular mailbag, this episode is a nostalgic look back—and an exciting look...
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The January 2026 Mailbag: Quality Supplies, Music in the Classroom, and Getting Back in the Groove
Art Ed Radio
We ring in the new year with Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn as they open the January mailbag and answer questions from art teachers across the country. This month: classroom music (and whether you need it at all), how to advocate for high-quality art supplies with administrators, choosing the “right” grade level to teach, why January is so hard after break, and early finisher ideas for high school that aren't just busywork. They also talk about the Art Ed NOW Conference coming at the end of the month and other Art of Ed Community events that are coming soon! Resources and Links Join the ...
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Advocacy for Art Teachers: Planning, Prepping, and Promotion
Art Ed Radio
In this episode, Tim sits down with Jessica Stuver, a K–8 art teacher, to discuss planning ahead for Youth Art Month and why early advocacy is crucial for art education. Jessica shares practical strategies for celebrating student creativity, promoting the value of art programs, and making Youth Art Month meaningful for schools and communities. The conversation also explores the power of connection among art teachers, from conferences and professional learning communities (like the Art of Ed Community!) to everyday idea-sharing that helps educators stay inspired. As winter sets in,...
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The Power of Mentoring with Janet Taylor
Art Ed Radio
In today's episode, Tim Bogatz sits down with art educator and mentor Janet Taylor for a thoughtful and candid conversation about the role of mentoring as art teachers. Together, they explore how mentoring relationships begin, what makes them meaningful, and why both new and experienced art teachers benefit from having a supportive professional network. They also discuss the qualities that make an effective mentor, and emphasize the importance of communication and support in the mentor-mentee relationship. Be sure to explore the resources available to support both new teachers and mentors in...
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The December Mailbag: Student Slang, Struggles with Subs, and Keeping Up with it All
Art Ed Radio
It's time for the December mailbag! This month is a lot when you're an art teacher, and Tim and Amanda have some advice for when you're exhausted, overextended, and still trying to make meaningful learning happen. Listener questions cover everything from student slang (what does “delulu,” “6–7,” and “tough” even mean?) to always feeling behind on grading and displays, juggling multiple roles in the building, recovering from a nightmare sub, and working with a paraprofessional who spends class on their phone. Listen for some ideas and mindset shifts that you can use right now....
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From the Archives: Giving Back to Art Ed
Art Ed Radio
In this episode from the archives, Kyle Wood returns to discuss with Tim how we can give back to the field of art education and pay it forward. The conversation highlights the importance of building a community of art teachers, being willing to share ideas and lessons, and embracing mentorship roles. They also highlight the value of advocating for art education and discuss ways in which art teachers can express gratitude to the art education community and take positive action to support and strengthen the field. And, if you want to stick around until the end, Kyle dives into This or That: Art...
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Our Community's Best Advice for New Teachers
Art Ed Radio
In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim Bogatz is joined by Jen Leban from the AOE Community to share powerful, practical advice for new and early-career art teachers. With some live recordings from the Illinois Art Educators Association Conference, Tim gathers insights from a wide range of teachers who talk honestly about classroom management, burnout, routines, creativity, and what they wish they had known in their first years. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with encouragement, real talk, and strategies you can use right away. Resources...
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Bringing Art to Life: Zoe Goldman from the Getty Museum and If Objects Could Talk
Art Ed Radio
How do you make ancient art exciting for kids? In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Zoe Goldman, podcast producer at the Getty Museum, joins Tim to share the behind-the-scenes story of If Objects Could Talk—a delightful, sound-rich podcast where ancient artifacts speak for themselves. Zoe explains how her team transforms visual art into immersive audio stories, working with curators, writers, and sound designers to help young listeners connect with history in meaningful ways. From creative collaboration to museum accessibility, she offers practical ideas for art teachers on how to bring art...
info_outlineA locked museum. Five eccentric art teachers. One missing Salvador Dalí masterpiece.
In this special fiction-meets-art-history podcast, you’ll step into the MoMA after hours, where a professional development retreat turns into something much more sinister. What begins as an inspiring evening quickly spirals into chaos when Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory disappears.
Each teacher has their quirks, secrets, and possible motives:
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Delilah Rose – the bubbly Ms. Frizzle of the art room, all glitter glue and good intentions… but is she too innocent?
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Solomon Ochre – the arrogant competitor, desperate to showcase his talent and prove his importance.
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Amber Russell – indifferent, sarcastic, observant, and maybe secretly brilliant.
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Madison Periwinkle – the "artfluencer", livestreaming for clout and sharing her entire teaching experience.
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Robert Celadon – the old school purist, obsessed with tradition, forgery, and art history.
When the painting vanishes, suspicion falls on them all. With quirky detectives, unreliable security, and tangled motives, this is more than a PD event—it’s a full-blown art heist mystery.
Listen now to experience a story blending art history, teaching art, and true-crime-style suspense.
Can you solve the mystery before the detectives do?
Resources and Links
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- Join the Art of Ed Community
- Check out the Community's Halloween Costume Contest
- How Mysteries Can Make Learning Exciting
- 6 Creepy Artworks for Halloween
- Art Teacher Horror Stories