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IPMM x CERA: Timed Holiday Print Release

Have you been searching for the perfect holiday gift for the art lover in your life?  Good news!! This holiday season, we’re releasing a limited run of special prints by Chicago area artist CERA. This series of prints was designed exclusively for IPaintMyMind and we couldn’t be more excited...

Nov 28, 2022
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5 Fun Ways for Art Teachers to Bust Out of the 4 Walls of Their Classroom

The classroom is a space for exploration and learning. It’s where the majority of our art education occurs, but with the arts frequently being underfunded and resources being restricted, the confines of a classroom can have its limitations. Art exists and functions far beyond the classroom, making experiential learning...

Nov 14, 2022
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The Master Art Supplies Checklist for Teachers

From our friends at Blick, we’ve compiled a list of essential classroom art supplies. These items are inexpensive, durable, and high-quality, and make our shortlist for the most useful and practical supplies to stock up your classroom with.  They’re also useful for tons of different types of projects at...

Oct 31, 2022
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5 Affordable Investment Purchases For Art Teachers

If you are an art teacher who is brainstorming ways to make smart long-term purchases for your classroom, here’s a list of 5 affordable investment purchases for art teachers. Maybe you have a little extra money left over at the end of the year, or have some funding coming...

Oct 03, 2022
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The WOW Factor of Office Murals

When you walk into an office, what do you expect to see? Probably blank walls or uninspired randomly chosen artwork. Maybe a wall decal with the name of the company. These things aren’t disappointing, but they don’t excite visitors. They don’t inspire or engage, and they aren’t likely to...

Sep 19, 2022
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Meet Roxy Piersanti: CPS Teacher, Artist, Mother, and IPMM Board Member

Roxy Piersanti is a public school teacher, a mother, an artist, and a member of the IPaintMyMind board! A true Renaissance woman, Roxy has been helping IPMM for years, serving as the voice for educators on our board and steering the organization to fresh ways to support our teachers...

Sep 05, 2022
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IPMM x Sonnenzimmer: Funding Ideas Beyond Formats

IPaintMyMind is big fans of Sonnenzimmer, and have been for years now. They’re printmaking is trailblazing and their commitment to their values is inspiring. IPMM connected with them a while back, and then purchased a bundle of prints for The IPMM Collection, and we’re also happy to say that...

Aug 29, 2022
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3 Lesson Plans From the 22/23 Visual Arts Education Curriculum

It’s that time of the year again! We’re releasing the updated version of our Visual Arts Education Curriculum, bigger and better than ever. We’ve expanded the reach of the curriculum geographically, including lists of local art resources in 9 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago. Detroit, LA, Miami, NYC, San Diego,...

Aug 22, 2022
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Native Truths at the Field Museum: A New Kind of Blockbuster Exhibition

If you grew up in Chicago, you might remember the old Native American Hall at the Field Museum. Dark, crowded, and devoid of helpful information, the old fashioned design of the exhibit left you feeling confused on how to navigate the hundreds of beautifully crafted objects.  Native Truths is...

Aug 08, 2022