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Nancy Walkup

Nancy Walkup is the editor of SchoolArts Magazine, published for art educators since 1901 by Davis Publications. Nancy is also a contributing author for Explorations in Art, Davis’ elementary textbook series. In addition to her work with us, she is also the Director of the North Texas Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts at the University of North Texas and the NAEA Elementary Director. 

Nancy’s teaching experience covers all grade levels from kindergarten through graduate school. You’ll find her here often, writing for her like-minded compatriots, aiming to share your world of art education by providing timely art news; entertaining or thought-provoking artists, ideas, stories, and issues; professional opportunities for you; and project and lesson ideas and exhibition possibilities for your students.

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Apr 17, 2024 Davis Desk

The Mission Continues: A New Editor-in-Chief

Nancy and Frank in front of a public mural by London-based street artist Fanakapan in Worcester, Massachusetts. Photo by Meg Strobel. A Personal Legacy Almost exactly twenty years ago, at the 2...

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Oct 4, 2023 Interdisciplinary Connections

Editor’s Letter: Interdisciplinary Connections

Nancy inside the Dwan Light Sanctuary at the United World College-USA in Montezuma, New Mexico. The sanctuary was designed by Virginia Dwan (conceptualizer and funder), Charles Ross (solar spectrum ar...

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Sep 11, 2023 Language

Editor’s Letter: Language

The Reggio Emilia Approach We couldn’t have an issue on language without including Reggio Emilia and the Hundred Languages of Children. Loris Malaguzzi began this approach after World War II i...

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Aug 3, 2023 Groundwork

Editor’s Letter: Groundwork

Nancy at the Gallarus Oratory, one of the best-preserved early Christian chapels on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland, possibly built in the 12th century. It is made from stones cut on every side to fit...

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May 9, 2023 Play

Editor’s Letter: Play

Nancy and her husband, Bill, playing around in Old Town in San Diego. Students need to have the ability to make decisions that are not permanent. These experiences allow them to play with ideas and...

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Apr 11, 2023 Contemporary Art

Editor’s Letter: Contemporary Art

Nancy at the Venice Biennale in Italy, several years ago, pointing out where she found her name. Contemporary art provides students with the ability to see work where the message can shine louder t...

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