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Student artworks from Kyiv, Ukraine

Nelli Helton

As a middle-school art teacher, I enjoy traveling and acquiring new experiences that I can share with my students. I believe it is important for students to learn about new places and engage with art from different cultures.

Through art, we can communicate with people from all over the world. Stories can be told, feelings expressed, and an understanding of other artists and their work can be established without learning other languages. With this in mind, I decided to reach out to a school in Ukraine so that my students could learn about their peers through their artwork. We have heard a lot about Ukraine in recent years as a result of the ongoing conflict. I anticipated that my students would be interested in learning more about Ukraine, which has a rich history and vibrant culture.

Planning an Art Exchange
In October of last year, I began searching for a school in Ukraine that would be interested in doing an art exchange with us. I found a few schools online that had art departments and emailed them my proposal.

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