Resources designed to inspire and educate students about the diverse opportunities in the creative economy.

[November 5, 2025] As digital learning becomes an essential part of K–12 education, art educators are increasingly called upon to create engaging and accessible courses that live in online platforms. This practical and inspiring webinar will guide you through the process of designing and delivering effective art instruction using your school’s learning management system (LMS). Whether you're new to using an LMS or looking to enhance your existing course structure, this session will help you harness the potential of your LMS to support creativity, build community, and adapt to a range of learner needs.

Developing and implementing effective, standards-based art education programs.

Tools, techniques, and pathways to support art educators in integrating digital art into their teaching.

Tools for NAHS/NJAHS chapters, sponsors, and student members.

Join us for Artist Connections: Open Studio Conversations With Marlena Myles! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with artist Marlena Myles and inspire your students’ creativity. The event features an engaging presentation by Marlena, followed by an interactive Q and A session led by students from the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS).

[March 13, 2025] Looking to introduce digital art into your classroom but not sure where to start? Join us for this month’s Open Studio Conversation, sponsored by Wacom, where we’ll explore easy-to-implement digital art activities designed to spark creativity and build essential digital skills like simple drawing techniques, exploring layers, experimenting with colors, and more. From quick warm-ups to longer lessons, you’ll leave with ready-to-use lesson ideas that make digital art fun and accessible for all students. Whether you’re new to digital tools or looking to expand your existing lessons, this webinar will provide practical strategies and inspiration to implement in your classroom.

[January 29, 2025] Do your students have Chromebooks? Are you wondering how you can leverage web-based applications to engage learners in building their art skills, confidence, and creativity? If you answered yes, this Open Studio Conversation is for you. We'll explore several free (that's a key word!) web-based tools that your students can use to express their creativity and enjoy the processes of making art digitally!

[October 29, 2024] In this Open Studio Conversation, Andi Fink, a designer, educator, and illustrator, will share her insights about how to she balances her personal art and design career and thriving greeting card and specialty item business with roles as a graphic design instructor at Anoka Ramsey Community College and Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She’ll unpack how she multitasks and how she prepares her students to take advantage of multiple opportunities as working professional artists and designers. She’ll share some of her work, her teaching tips and tricks, and some much-needed affirmation for art educators who also want to practice what they teach! This Open Studio Conversation is sponsored by Wacom.

[September 11, 2024] Unlock the power of video games as catalysts for social justice and transformative education! Join us for this thought-provoking webinar and explore the intersection of gaming, social justice, and education. Learn how video games can be harnessed to inspire critical thinking, empathy, and positive social change. Dig into what makes games intriguing and engaging for learners and see through an educator’s lens how we can use these key ideas for success in an arts-based classroom. Together, let’s level up our understanding of the educational potential within the gaming world!