In the opening episode of the podcast It Takes a Village, we welcome Rita Rovisco, an arts education trainer and founder of Atelier Rita Rovisco, for an inspiring conversation about teaching art in childhood. We discuss the fears and barriers that still surround arts education, the role of educators in nurturing creativity, and the importance of creating free, judgement-free spaces for artistic expression. A thoughtful reflection on art as a vital tool for learning, imagination and children’s emotional development.