How to Create Ethically Responsible Digital Surrealism with AI for the K-12 Art Room

Note: Be sure to follow district and school policies regarding AI. It is your responsibility to check on these policies often because they can change quickly. Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists before determining if they are appropriate to share with your students. In a world buzzing with AI headlines—from ominous […]

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Nadine Faraj’s Crucible of Humanity

The artist explores and envisions fire as both violence and resurrection, from the ecstasy of heat-sparked bodies to the agony of a world ablaze in the throes of empire.

Join Us for AOEU’s Costume Contest to Spark Creativity and Joy

Calling all fashionistas and costume enthusiasts! Prepare to celebrate your creativity with art-themed attire as we bring back AOEU’s Costume Contest. Picture this: You’re dressed to impress all while bringing art concepts to life. Your thoughtful ensembles channel the spirit of legendary artists. Your classroom is a vibrant runway where art takes center stage through […]

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Stegan Sagmeister’s Open Secrets to Designing an Optimistic Life

One of the leading graphic designers of his generation, Stefan Sagmeister has been influencing the field since the early 1990s. Now he’s having a retrospective at the School of Visual Arts, a leading school for generations of graphic designers and artists who continue to push the boundaries of art and design in media, and culture […]

Required Reading

This week: public art around NYC, artists in Gaza honor the land, China’s boba-industrial complex, the UK’s last African colony gets returned, how to out-diva JD Vance, and much more.

A View From the Easel

“Hidden in an industrial area, down an alley, difficult to find, my studio is freedom.”

How Alvin Ailey Redefined Modern Dance

Through his choreography and his company’s performances, Ailey seamlessly interwove narratives of Black, American, and queer identity.

How AI is Changing Photography and How to Embrace It in the Art Room

Note: Be sure to follow district and school policies regarding AI. It is your responsibility to check on these policies often because they can change quickly. Imagine a world where your students can instantly enhance their photographs, explore filters, and generate unique artwork with a few clicks. This isn’t a distant future—it’s the reality of […]

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