Summer Fun Guide for Art Teachers: 12 Ways to Recharge
The Art of Education published a summer guide for art teachers, offering 12 activities across four categories: Summer Refreshers, Seasonal Specials, Bigger Bites, and a Literary Course. Suggestions include leisurely coffee with friends, mindfulness, open-ended artmaking, art play dates, photo challenges, exploring Little Free Libraries, making messy art, setting studio routines, attending workshops (e.g., Ox-Bow), and reading books like Donna Tartt's 'The Goldfinch', Danielle Krysa's 'The BIG Important Art Book (Now with Women)', and Daisy Fancourt's 'The Art Cure'. The article emphasizes rest, creative renewal, and community connection.
Key facts
- The guide is published by The Art of Education.
- It lists 12 ways for art teachers to enjoy summer.
- Activities include coffee with friends, mindfulness, and artmaking.
- Seasonal Specials suggest art play dates and photo challenges.
- Bigger Bites encourage messy art, routines, and workshops.
- Literary Course recommends 'The Goldfinch', 'The BIG Important Art Book', and 'The Art Cure'.
- Ox-Bow is mentioned as a summer workshop option.
- The article promotes joining The Art of Ed Community.
Entities
Artists
- Donna Tartt
- Danielle Krysa
- Daisy Fancourt
Institutions
- The Art of Education
- Ox-Bow
- The Art of Ed Community