Andrew takes his first turn in the host chair for a discussion with Tim on the biggest things we do--the projects that define our programs. Andrew discusses inspiration, collaboration, curriculum (2:45), with maybe a mention of zombies thrown in. Tim talks about his underwater photo shoot (7:00), trying not to get fired after throwing things at his students (9:00), and why we need to always continue to push the envelope (11:30). Listen for Andrew’s thoughts on how serendipity can lead to great projects, but only if you’re ready to dive in! (26:00)

Resources and Links:

• Tim’s Article on Throwing Things At Your Students:
  http://www.theartofed.com/2014/08/07/how-to-throw-things-at-your-students-and-get-away-with-it/ 
• Tim’s Article on Underwater Photo Shoots:http://www.theartofed.com/2015/12/10/how-to-conduct-an-exhilarating-underwater-photo-shoot/
• Smashing Faces Lesson Plan: https://www.theartofed.com/lesson-plans/smashing-faces-free-lesson-plan-download/
• Palatable Portraits Lesson Plan: https://www.theartofed.com/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-palatable-portraits/
  
  

Art of Ed writer Abby Schukei joins Tim to share strategies to help every student find success, which encourages and empowers them to continue to create. They talk about Instagram and how social media allows us to move artwork beyond our classroom walls (10:00), and why Abby lets her worst-behaved students do whatever they want--within reason (19:00). Tim closes the show with some important thoughts on developing an authentic audience for our students to encourage their persistence and perseverance (21:00).

Resources and Links:

• Tim’s Article on Our Most Talented Students:http://www.theartofed.com/2015/01/21/i-have-the-next-picasso-in-my-room-now-what/
• Painting in the Dark Video: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/01/painting-in-the-dark/
• Abby on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ralstonmsart
• Abby on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ARTschukei

Andrew and Tim are excited to be debuting the first episode of Art Ed Radio. They tackle the age-old question of originality, what purpose it serves in the art room, and what we can do to ensure that our students are creating original work. Listen for the guys talking about Chuck Close (11:45), Andrew working weightlifting into the conversation (16:00), Tim talking about his mantra of “make it your own” (21:00), and why originality is worth striving for--even if it doesn’t always come easily (25:45).

Resources and Links:

• Everything is a Remix Documentary: http://nofilmschool.com/2015/09/guess-what-youre-unoriginal-creating-art-everything-remix
• Andrew’s Article on Originality:http://www.theartofed.com/2015/09/25/how-important-is-originality-in-the-art-room/