Have you found useful lesson ideas and teaching advice in SchoolArts?
Did you know that articles in SchoolArts are written by art teachers just like you?
Your ideas and advice are valuable to your peers throughout the world!
Impress Your Peers As a published author, your principal and fellow teachers will take notice. Your article will be a valuable addition to your portfolio (a great help in employment and
grant applications). You will receive an honorarium upon publication and up to six copies of the magazine. Imagine your student’s work on the cover of SchoolArts reaching thousands of art educators throughout the world.
SchoolArts wants you to share your:
successful lessons
areas of concern
approaches to teaching art
Each issue of the volume year revolves around a theme that focuses on the human side of the studio art projects, i.e., story, play, meaning. The editor determines which issue/theme is the best fit for your article, so don’t worry about fitting a theme. It is more important to be passionate about your lesson, idea, or concept. Click herefor upcoming themes.
Once you pick a topic, you can start writing. Think about:
How you would express your idea to a fellow art teacher.
What idea, artist, trend, or issue influenced your idea.
The main ideas you are trying to communicate.
What teachers need to know to effectively teach the lesson.
What problems a teacher might encounter.
When writing:
Use a conversational style.
Outline your ideas.
Focus your ideas.
Keep it to less than 800 words.
Copy your text onto a CD.
Every great article needs great images. Here are some tips on taking great photos:
Photograph the artwork on a neutral yet contrasting background. This is especially important when photographing three-dimensional artwork.
Leave space around the artwork/subject. Do not overfill the frame.
Keep the artwork/subject out of dark shadows or bright sunlight.
SchoolArts accepts color photographs and slides; however, high-quality digital photographs are preferred.
When taking digital photographs:
Make sure your digital camera is on the “Best” setting.
For example, if you have a 1.5 megapixel camera and use the “Best” setting, the largest your photo will be is 4 x 6", which is great for an article. However, if you want your photos to be considered for a cover you need to use a camera that is at least 4 megapixels on the “Best” setting.
Turn off the date mode on your camera.
We know you can take great photos. Here is what NOT to do.
Cropped artwork and messy background.
Make sure the whole artwork is in the photo. Be careful not to crop. Also use a clean background with a contrasting color to the artwork.
Bad lighting, washed out by flash.
Be careful when using a flash, try to set up the artwork in an evenly lit environment, then you won’t have overexposed areas and very dark areas.
When submitting digital photographs:
Load the photos on your computer and save them on a CD or DVD. You can also remove the memory card from your camera and take it to your local photo developing
center and have the photos put on a CD for you.
Do not make adjustments to your photos with any photo editing software. SchoolArts will make sure that your photos look the best they possibly can.
SchoolArts wants to make sure your students get the credit they deserve, so make sure to send captions for each photo (include student’s name, grade level, and any relevant information).
Submitting your article: Mail a CD containing your article’s text and photographs, along with signed permission forms to:
SchoolArts Magazine
Production Department
Attn: Article Submissions
50 Portland Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Please note: E-mail submissions are not accepted under any circumstance. All submissions must be mailed to the above address.
SchoolArts will respond within 1–2 months. Accepted articles are usually published within 24 months.
IMPORTANT NOTE: SchoolArts strongly discourages the unprofessional practice of simultaneously submitting the same materials to more than one publication.
