The cultural benefit of art education that lasts for years
A third-grader in California meets Faith Ringgold in art class. By the end of the lesson, she’s heard about Harlem,…
How dot-by-dot painting builds skills that show up across subjects
Imagine painting an entire canvas, dot by dot. That’s exactly what Georges Seurat did. And when you step back far…
Which Art History Lessons Work Best for Elementary Schools and K-12 Districts?
“Frida Kahlo” inspired the kids to make their own Kahlo masterpieces! Art history is one of those subjects that…
Why cubism is one of the most fun techniques to teach
Around 1907, Pablo Picasso did something no one had done before. He took a face and painted every angle of…
Best K–8 Art Curriculum Without an Art Specialist — Used by 1,000+ Districts
Parent volunteers or your current teachers can implement Meet the Masters – no art degree required. What to look for,…
What everyday moments have to do with great art
Impressionism started as an insult. When Claude Monet and his fellow painters showed their work in 1874, a critic dismissed…
How to teach art without spending hours prepping
You have enough things to plan already: Reading lessons, math instruction, science experiments, and parent communications. Adding art to that…
5 Reasons That Help Elementary Schools Realize the Importance of Art Education
Every elementary school needs art education to be a part of the process. Integrating art education into the teaching models…