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Art Lessons and Lesson Plans for K-12 and College

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This is the home page for all the art lesson plans on IAD. You can find hundreds of lessons here ranging from preschool to the college level. You are welcome to submit your own lessons here. All lesson plans found on the website are free for use.

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Art Educator Book

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Wikiart.org is the best place to find art online. Discover paintings and photographs in a searchable image database with artist biographies and artwork descriptions.

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ARTeThe story of art history, simply told

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An easy-to-understand overview of all the major eras of art history with entertaining stories about the artists whose works are found in local, national and international museums

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Access valuable media and resources from previous NAEA National Conventions, including photos, videos, session handouts, and more.

2019 NAEA National Convention

Thank you for collaborating with colleagues from around the globe to create an outstanding 2019 NAEA National Convention in Boston, MA!

We hope you were inspired by the face-to-face experience and returned to your classrooms, campuses, districts, and museums with a renewed sense of energy and exciting new ideas to implement and share. Keep the momentum going with these resources:

Session Handouts and Resources
Session resources and handouts are available on the mobile app and also via the web-based dashboard. Click on the "Sessions" icon and then select the day. If handouts are available, you will see a small PDF icon under the session title.

Nonmember NAEA19 Convention attendees can join NAEA to access the 2019 Convention videos (as well as all archived sessions from recent years). Or, purchase access to all 2019 Convention Videos for $99.

2018 NAEA National Convention

The 2018 National Convention was held March 22-24, 2018 in Seattle, WA, at the Washington State Convention Center and Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Theme: Art + Design = STEAM. Program Coordinator: Andrew Watson.

Session Handouts and Resources
Session resources and handouts are available on the mobile app and also via the web-based dashboard. Click on the "Sessions" icon and then select the day. If handouts are available, you will see a small PDF icon under the session title.

2017 NAEA National Convention

The 2017 National Convention was held March 2-4, 2017 in New York City at the Hilton New York and the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. Theme: The Challenge of Change. Program Coordinators: Debbie Greh & Joni Acuff.

Session resources will be available on the mobile app indefinitely.

You may download all of the session resources online here.

2016 NAEA National Convention

The 2016 NAEA National Convention was held March 17-19, 2016 in Chicago, IL at the McCormick Place Convention Center and Hilton Chicago Hotel.
Theme: Lead! Share Your Vision for Art Education. Program Coordinator: Bob Reeker
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Session handouts will also be available on the 2016 NAEA National Convention mobile app indefinitely. If resources were made available to us, they will be listed under each individual session in a gray bar below the description. Download it at ​ http://ddut.ch/2016naea or search "naea" in the App Store/Google Play.

2015 NAEA National Convention

2014 NAEA National Convention

2013 NAEA National Convention

2012 NAEA National Convention

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Access valuable media and resources from previous NAEA National Conventions, including photos, videos, session handouts, and more.

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Online classes in photography, art, design, craft & DIY, marketing, business, and entrepreneurship. Available on-demand 24-7.

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What is a Teaching Artist? A teaching artist is a professional who has the experience and knowledge to teach their art form to students and adults with various disabilities in a school setting, Department of Juvenile Justice facility, or adult program. Arts4All Florida employs teaching artists for the artist in residence program, community art classes, and outreach events.

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Meet Zoey G., a sixth grader from Kingwood, TX. Her artwork, "A Colorful Mind" is the winner of the Crayola Colors of the World Contest. Zoey describes her artwork as "a self portrait of how I see myself in life".

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Meet Zoey G., a sixth grader from Kingwood, TX. Her artwork, "A Colorful Mind" is the winner of the Crayola Colors of the World Contest. Zoey describes her artwork as "a self portrait of how I see myself in life".

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SchoolArts is a national art education magazine committed to promoting excellence, advocacy, and professional support for educators in the visual arts.

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We Are Teachers - Ideas and inspiration for reaching the next generation

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We Are Teachers is a proud community of K-12 educators, sharing ideas, resources, and awesome freebies and giveaways.

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The Florida Art Education Association

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Fresh Paint - 2023 Conference Issue

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Fresh Paint Magazine

The 2023 Conference Issue of Fresh Paint, FAEA's award-winning member magazine, is now available. Featured in this issue:

2023 FAEA Conference Preview, including Schedule-at-a-Glance, Exhibitors, Presenters List, FAQ, and more

Keynote Articles: Nancy Silberkleit and Herb Weaver

Arts in the Community: Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville

"From the Field: An Art Educator's Life Journey" by Tammra Harn

2023 FAEA Award Winners

2023 Member Virtual Exhibition Winners

"Lesson Planning in the Age of Social Media" by Kasey E. Power, PhD

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Dear First-Year Art Teacher,

As we close out this crazy year, we wanted to leave you-our first-year art teachers-with a special note crafted just for you.

Becoming an art teacher during the past couple of years was quite a unique experience! You may have started your art education journey excited to get into the classroom. Instead, a pandemic hit, leading to school closures and virtual student teaching. Now, you are in the classroom with real, live students for the first time! Classroom management is a whole different ballgame when you have thirty faces staring back at you instead of empty, silent, black rectangles on a screen. Supplies are overwhelming each period with prep, distribution, cleanup, inventory, and organization. How do you even get your class to clean their paintbrushes and palettes (the right way!) before the bell rings?

Rather than quoting a textbook or peer-reviewed article on what you should do, we surveyed social media. We received a ton of tried and true advice from experienced art teachers who have been where you are. From humorous stories to sage wisdom, we are here to share ALL our tips and tricks with you.

Let's see what these veteran teachers have to say as we equip you with resources along the way.

Before we dive right in, you may want to hear some advice from a fellow new art teacher who has just been where you are. If that is the case, let us introduce you to Brittney Witt, a middle school art teacher in Minnesota. Listen to her recently-learned advice to make the most of your first year in our mini-series, First-Year Art Teacher's Guide. You can catch the latest episode here or swing by this page to grab your own guide!

Pursue grace over perfection.

It's your first year! You probably started with overflowing enthusiasm to have your own classroom or cart, make everything Insta perfect, change students' lives through art, and tackle every cool project you have ever seen on Pinterest. Perhaps the biggest theme in the pool of advice we received was to be patient, slow down, and take your time.

What?! You are probably wondering how on earth can you slow down when you have so much to do? The first step is to realize teaching is a marathon, not a sprint.

Persevere and pace yourself with the following pieces of advice:

Perfection is overrated.
Nothing is perfect, nor will it ever be. There will always be something more you can do to make something better. While we want to continue challenging ourselves, we also need to make sure we are doing so at a sustainable rate. Andrea Tabor affirms that "your lessons do NOT need to be perfect," and Abby Webb recommends "developing one good lesson for each class you teach and then just get by with the other lessons. As time goes by, you will eventually have a whole year of really great lessons."

You are new, not an expert.
You are a first-year teacher, which means you are doing something for the first time. Theodora Thompson shares that you don't know everything, you won't know everything, and you're not supposed to know everything. You are not an expert, and no one expects you to be.

Failure is okay.
Everyone fails and makes mistakes-even us veteran teachers! It's inevitable and a part of life. Kelly Beach tells us to "Learn from it and move on." Or, in the wise words ofMaya Angelou, shared by Tony Barnack, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Lauralee Chambers reminds, "Let them see your flexibility, mistakes, authenticity."

Put relationships first.

Not all of your students are going to love art as much as you do-and that's alright. The best way to motivate your students is to build rapport. If they like you and see that you care, they will be more likely to behave and put forth effort for you. Plus, getting to know students is just plain fun! As Paula Harrington states, "Love them and they'll love you! Everything else is details."

Here are some reminders as you invest in your students:

It will take time.
"It's going to take a few years before they will truly trust you and start to take creative risks on their own," shares Amanda Miller. Even though connections will take time to build, they will pay off when students feel comfortable enough to be brave and courageous in your studio space.

It will help with classroom management.
Are your students extra crazy this year? Emily Landers Horning discovered that "Classroom management will oftentimes fall into place if you know and respect one another."

It will involve being present.
When you have students working independently, it can be tempting to multitask and get some other prep done around your room. While that can be a great idea, try also walking around your room. "Be present in the moment... talk to the students about their interests and their art," suggests Kristin St Hilaire. Teresa Kelly also recommends, "Go into the lunchroom. Pop in random places to say, 'How are you today?'"

It will require consistency and commitment.
Students of all ages thrive with structure, clear expectations, and routines.Michelle Parven suggests establishing these things "right out of the gate so students feel safe." And don't be afraid to have high expectations! Tiffany Fox recommends you, "Set the bar high. They will reach it." Whatever systems you put in place in your art room, Martha Noriette Garcia says to "mean what you say and say what you mean... Kids remember!"

For more resources on fostering positive relationships with your students, check out the following links:
Set boundaries.

As the leader and adult in your art room, you are a priority. This may sound contradictory after encouraging you to put your students and relationships first. While we want our students to be a priority, they are not the priority. Boundaries are a way to protect yourself so you can be the best art teacher possible for your students!

Take care of yourself by starting with the tips below:

Get enough sleep.
We cannot say it better than Kelly Betz, "Eat, drink water, and sleep. For the love of all that is Bob Ross. Eat, water, and sleep."
We have some great tips on boundary setting! Check out the articles below:
Stay positive.

All of your daily responsibilities can add up quickly, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and bitter. Reminding yourself why you love teaching and are passionate about art can keep you motivated and positive. And positivity is infectious!

If you are struggling with positivity, here are some veteran tricks:

End on a positive note.
It might sound counterintuitive, but Kerri Waller encourages you to take five minutes and call the parents/caregivers of a student who is doing really well!

Keep a "smile folder."
When you are having a down day, Eina Clegg Rieger says, "Keep a folder in your file cabinet labeled 'smile.' Put the notes you receive from students or any other things that make you smile in it. Take it out and go through the items in the folder when you need a pick-up."

Avoid venting on social media.
We all have days where we need to vent, but you should only do so in a safe, inner circle. Ann Burke advises to "avoid 'venting' on social media. It's not professional, many will not understand anyway... Do have a safe person to talk with about frustrations."

If you need something to peruse that will bring a smile to your face, take a look at the following:
Collaborate and network.

Being an art teacher can feel like you are isolated on an island. This is especially true if you are the only art teacher in your school! You are often left out of professional developments and you are asked to fill in for and support everyone else... since you're not "busy." Your mentor teacher (if you are lucky enough to have one!) may not have any art experience. This is why it is important to have an art teacher-specific community around you that understands your challenges and can celebrate your wins.

Let's look at ways to work with your colleagues, both in and out of your physical school building:

Get to know your custodian.
Monica Weinman encourages you to "take the time to get to know your custodian!" You never know when you will need extra cardboard boxes, have a ton of weird trash to get rid of, heavy supply boxes to get to your room, or need your room extra mopped because of a pesky layer of clay dust on everything.
If you are unsure of where to start in the networking process, try out these suggestions:
Value the process.

We all became art teachers because we enjoy creating art. However, you are probably realizing that creating your own art and teaching students how to create their own art are two different things. While striving for jaw-dropping, show-worthy, fully realized artworks is a great goal to have, keep in mind that it may take years to get there. Sometimes, you and the students can learn just as much from the creative process, even if the final result is not social media quality.

As you navigate breaking down the studio process for your students, here is some perspective:

Projects can "bomb."
We all have beautiful visions of how a lesson is going to turn out. Unfortunately,plans can fall apart and outcomes can be different than expected. Hazel Beehan encourages you to "enjoy the process. Don't get overwhelmed if projects don't turn out as you planned. The main thing is that the children enjoy the class." Similarly, Alex Hunt shares that "not all the art needs to be perfect, look the same, or make sense!" And that clay unit that explodes? Sarah Gates admits, "One day, the entire load of pinch pots will explode in the kiln. The kids will forgive you, and you'll make more."

Spread your passion!
Create lessons and demonstrations about mediums, topics, and living artists you are passionate about. Vanessa recommends doing this because your passion will spread, making your students passionate about their project in return!

We have the best job ever as art teachers, and we are so glad you are here, pushing through the challenges this first year may be throwing you. Julie Fouts reminds us all that "this is not a normal year" and Lee Ten Hoeve prompts you to "breathe... it gets easier." Being a good art teacher is a journey with a lot of learning and grace along the way. You got this, and we are here for you if you need lesson plans, classroom management strategies, supply hacks, medium demonstrations-or just a place to network with other amazing art teachers just like you.
What advice for a first-year art teacher would you add to this list? What was the most valuable lesson you learned in your first year? Who is a new art teacher that you can share this with?
Magazine articles and podcasts are opinions of professional education contributors and do not necessarily represent the position of the Art of Education University (AOEU) or its academic offerings. Contributors use terms in the way they are most often talked about in the scope of their educational experiences.

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Dear First-Year Art Teacher... Advice and Resources From Veteran Art Teachers

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What's better than a back-to-school sale? Why, some back-to-school resources, of course! Soften the end of your vacation and shift your frame of mind to a new school year with some ridiculously relevant AOEU downloads compiled just for you. It's time to get back to making art!

As you gear up to return to your classroom, you probably have a million ideas and to-dos flying around in your head. Where do you start? Instead of diving in feet first, invest time in the specific areas of your art teacher practice you want to make exceptional.

Prepare to step into your best year yet! Think through how you can stand out in the eight areas below. Then, download the practical resources to get you well on your way.

Are you a new art teacher needing even more support as you enter the art room? AOEU's First-Year Art Teacher's Guide is the place to start. You've got this!

1. Design your space.

Your art room is where the magic happens, thanks to your carefully crafted, intentional mix of function and inspiration. To achieve the right balance, start by designating areas for instruction, supply distribution, storage, and studio work. Then, add your creative flair to bring the room alive with purposeful decor. Start by hanging this art room mantra poster to bring the power of positivity to your students!
Download the resource HERE! Here are more resources on preparing your space:
2. Restock your shelves.

There's nothing like a good shelf restock to get you excited about the year ahead! Think about the basics you need to replace, supplies you want to upgrade, and new mediums you want to try. Use the download below as a checklist to cover everything for your elementary, middle, or high school art room. If your budget doesn't match your dreams, get creative with fundraising .
Download the resource HERE! Here are more resources on restocking your shelves:
3. Plan your classroom management system.

When your art room runs like clockwork, there is optimal artmaking in a minimal amount of time. Reflect on last year. Then, use this worksheet to help you evaluate your classroom management for what works and what needs improvement. Make changes to the areas of your management system where you need to grow. Clear procedures and expectations go a long way in managing classroom behavior. Investing in building relationships with your artists is an even more powerful strategy!
Download the resource HERE! Here are more resources on planning classroom management systems:
4. Update your approach.

The start of the school year is the perfect time to try something new in your classroom. Is there an art education philosophy you want to adopt or an instructional approach you want to try? Experiment with to bring design thinking STEAM to your art room or stay on the cutting edge of education by integrating AI. Now is your chance to turn self-reflection into action and pursue change in your art room.
Download the resource HERE! Here are more resources on updating your teaching approach:
5. Curate your content.

Once you know your focus for the year, plan units and lessons to align with your goals. Sprinkle some new lessons among your tried-and-true classics for foolproof wins. Focusing on the art of particular artists, like the 144 below, brings art history alive. Experimenting with new artmaking techniques is another way to engage your students. Walk into the year with learning experiences your students will love!

Download the resource HERE!
Here are more resources on curating your content:

FLEX Curriculum
Get classroom-ready technique and medium worksheets, and handy artist bios to save you time and energy.

6. Revamp your assessments.

Assessment is more enjoyable when students can see their growth. Help them document the process so they can look back with pride. Engineer multiple opportunities for your students to see their progress by mixing formative assessments, like visual journaling and exit tickets, with summative assessments, such as portfolios and artist statements. Diversifying your approach allows you to give more timely and specific feedback . This simple customizable rubric is a great resource for any project.
Download the resource HERE! Here are more resources on revamping your assessments:

FLEX Curriculum
Search for standards-aligned artist statement worksheets and assessment handouts to streamline your planning.

7. Increase your sensitivity.

Building an inclusive classroom to support as many of your artists as possible is essential. Select supports to help your reluctant learners face various challenges, from language barriers to mental processing struggles or unregulated emotions. Don't underestimate the value of representation in literature and art to turn your classroom into a more psychologically safe and welcoming space. Intentionally pursuing inclusion empowers your students from the moment they walk in!
Download the resource HERE! Here are more resources on fostering your sensitivity:
8. Shift your mindset.

The start of a new year is filled with fresh potential. Lean into that energy and challenge yourself to shift to a leadership mindset. As an art teacher-leader, you can create the future. Transform from a follower into a leader and pursue advocacy areas you care about. Reflect on your energy levels often to keep you creating and leading strong all year!

Download the resource HERE!
Here are more resources on shifting your mindset:

Curbing Art Teacher Burnout in PRO Learning
Study simple methods for curbing burnout and find daily strategies to manage heavy workloads so you can feel energized all year.

With these resources downloaded, printed, and in hand, you are already standing out! To make this year even better, AOEU will support you as you design an inclusive learning space, try out engaging lessons and assessments, and develop a leadership mindset. Follow us on social media for daily tips and tricks to keep you shining. Ready, set, go! Make this school year extraordinary!
Which download are you most excited to use? What action will you take today to stand out tomorrow?
Magazine articles and podcasts are opinions of professional education contributors and do not necessarily represent the position of the Art of Education University (AOEU) or its academic offerings. Contributors use terms in the way they are most often talked about in the scope of their educational experiences.

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The 8 Best Downloads for Art Teachers to Stand Out This Year

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