SchoolArts and Davis

08/21/2026

In “Making Primary Connections" by Kimberly Olson (.olsonsclass), elementary art teacher in New Hampshire, the school year begins with lessons connecting to students’ summer experiences, using picture books to spark ideas.

Read the full lesson now in the September 2026 issue, FREE for the 2026–2027 school year! https://magazine.davisart.com/articles/early-childhood-art-lesson-drawing-926

➡️ Don't forget about our special 125th Anniversary subscription offer: Get one full year of access to SchoolArts, including back issues, for just $12.50! Use promo code SA125TH at DavisArt.com/Subscribe

08/20/2026

Today, the looks back at this episode with NAEA president Cindy Todd! Enjoy this exploration about using summer break to nurture artistic practices and personal well-being.

Whether you’re looking for new ideas or just need encouragement to pick up your sketchbook again, discover thoughtful insights and practical tips to embrace a creative last few weeks of summer!

Full episode and resources: https://www.davisart.com/art-education-resources/staying-creative-over-the-summer/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iFVlmTVd9dPY6kqiZaE9y?si=8IcWs0baRk6Qd7qz-6BDHQ

08/19/2026

The September 2026 issue of SchoolArts is here! 🎨 Explore artist trading cards, personalized clay vessels, altered albums, and more. This issue will be FREE to view throughout the 2026–2027 school year!

Plus, celebrate SchoolArts’ 125th anniversary with a special offer: Get one year of access to SchoolArts for just $12.50 for a limited time!

Get inspired: https://magazine.davisart.com/collections/connection-schoolarts-september-2026

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Images:
Cover: Avi B., artwork inspired by Yuko Shimizu, from "Covering the Masters: Reimagining Iconic Works" by Rama Hughes.

2: Vincent C., artwork inspired by René Magritte, from "Covering the Masters: Reimagining Iconic Works" by Rama Hughes.

3: Top: Alejandro E., Treasure Chest, grade twelve. Bottom: Yari B., Salt Box, grade twelve, from "Family Heirloom Vessels: Sculptures Inspired by Cherished Memories" by Corinna Stone.

4. Artist Lynn Simmons sits in front of her object sculpture Surrender. (Sculpture details: Surrender, 2019. Wood, bicycle rim, hardware, and handkerchiefs, 8 x 3 x 3’ (2 x 1 x 1 m), from "Contemporary Art in Context: Accumulated Constructions" by Karl Cole.

5: Top: A studentʼs illustration captures a favorite summer day. Bottom: A first-grade adaptation of the lesson, from "Making Primary Connections" by Kimberly Olson.

6. 3D mini diorama, from "3D Mini Museums: Reinterpreting Art through Materials and Form" by Karen Williams.

7. Lily E., Untitled, digital art, grade seven, from "Artist Trading Cards: From One-Day Lesson to Schoolwide Collaboration" by Patty Kuropas.

8. This orange-and-yellow album features intricate, Zentangle-inspired illustrations, from "The Beat Goes On: Making Connections with Altered Albums" by Melody Weintraub.

9. Top: Shalom A., artwork inspired by “birthday twin” Jeff Fioravanti. Bottom: Trina Z., birthday-inspired artwork, from "Birthday Twins: Connecting Personal Art-Making to Art History" by Keri Reynolds.

10. A studentʼs analogous color exploration, from "Designing an Art Curriculum with Purpose" by Chrissy Block.

08/17/2026

125 years ago, a president of a printing press, a supervisor of drawing, and a state agent for the Promotion of Industrial Drawing created a periodical to help art teachers: The Applied Arts Book.

This valuable resource evolved into SchoolArts!

To celebrate this momentous anniversary, we're offering a one-year digital subscription for only $12.50! That's a savings of more than $22. Don't wait—this unprecedented offer will only be available until September 15, 2026!

🔗 Head to: http://DavisArt.com/Subscribe
➡️ Promo code: SA125TH

08/14/2026

☀️📚️ Summer reading, art-teacher style!⁠
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Whether you’re savoring these summer days, planning for the months ahead, or already back in the classroom, now is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and find fresh inspiration. Explore our curated collection of professional resources designed to spark new ideas, strengthen your practice, and help you reimagine what’s possible in your art room.⁠
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Explore our summer reading picks: http://DavisArt.com/Summer26

08/14/2026

What goes on behind the scenes to make a museum experience meaningful, engaging, and relevant to its visitors? In this episode of , invites Carolyn Keogh, Director of Education and Public Programs at Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, NY, to explore the many facets of museum education.

Episode and resources: https://www.davisart.com/art-education-resources/curating-curiosity-inside-museum-education/
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vGoPCfJgcNuVXc3CrmJ5o?si=e_W2WYu3RT2fSvRPzktN2g

08/08/2026

Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton inspires colorful, abstract art-making in "The Freedom of Collage and Abstraction" by Jennifer Nesson, an elementary art educator in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Jennifer's students learned to embrace simplified and stylized forms to create their unique portraits.

Read the lesson in Summer 2026, the Place issue: https://magazine.davisart.com/articles/elementary-art-lesson-abstract-collage-626

08/07/2026

We're still accepting submissions for the November 2026 issue (Understanding)! ⏳️

For details, head to: DavisArt.com/WritersGuidelines

08/07/2026

Still on the fence about writing for SchoolArts? Check out our blog post on 10 reasons why every art educator should get published!

Your best professional learning may come from sharing what you’ve already learned. Publishing in SchoolArts helps art educators reflect on their practice, strengthen their professional voice, and inspire colleagues across the country.

Included in the blog: Don't forget to download our free guide to learn why your story matters!

Explore how being published in SchoolArts is an opportunity to reflect on your teaching, contribute to the profession, and inspire other educators.

08/06/2026

How do you protect your professional joy at the beginning of the school year? In episode 262, and art educator Dr. Stephen C. Newbold, Jr. () explore rituals, mindset, and classroom culture that help create a joyful art room from day one.

Listen and get resources here: https://www.davisart.com/art-education-resources/episode-262-cultivating-professional-joy

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JLZztRcQN5wH2G2WGJp60?si=T-tA6mISR6Wwyhh33-FhtQ