Have the arts had a positive impact on your life? Is there one teacher who really made a difference? For me, it was Mr. Muck, my high school Art teacher. He taught me to believe in myself, to work hard, and to always do my best. His art room was a safe place when I really needed it. I can't imagine my high school years without him. If education in the arts made a … [Read more...]
Full Circle… A Journey in Art Education
Have you noticed how many elementary Art teachers started out as volunteers in their own kids’ classes? SO many! This speaks volumes for how addicting teaching Art to kids can be! My own journey in art education began as a parent volunteer in my daughter’s kindergarten class many years ago. The joy I found in teaching kids about ART led me back to school for a teaching … [Read more...]
Infographic: The Art Career for Your Personality Type
This infographic about art careers was shared with me recently, so I thought I'd pass it along to you! While this is by no means a complete listing of what's possible, there's a lot here you can learn. Here you'll find some of the most common art-related careers along with average salaries, education needed, and the personality types most suited to that work. One obvious … [Read more...]