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For tips about teaching contemporary art, check out the Art21 Magazine. Issues are free and released on a bi-monthly basis only online. Each new issue focuses on a different theme, but readers can expect to see standard columns every month about up and coming artists, art and the written word, art law, exhibit reviews and more. The material for the magazine is created by a select group of contributors, but Art21 does accept pitches from guest writers. They also offer a writer-in-residence program for those seriously interested in developing a new body of work.
For teachers interested in receiving specialized training in contemporary art education, Art21 offers a professional development program called Art21 Educators. This yearlong intensive teaches K-12 educators how to incorporate art into daily learning. Participants will learn how to design an arts-focused curriculum, discuss films, visit museums and attend lectures by distinguished artists. While the summer portion takes place in New York City, the program continues through the school year via video conferences and online forums. Participants can connect with their fellow educators year-round to share ideas and ask for advice.