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Contemporary Art

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Covering the Masters: Reimagining Iconic Works

Elementary students develop a renewed interest in master studies when challenged to put their own twist on famous artworks.

18 August 2026Elementary
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High School ClipCard | Cheeming Boey–Inspired Cup Drawings

High-school students draw on a nontraditional, curved surface using permanent ink, adapting their designs as they work.

18 August 2026High School
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Contemporary Art in Context | Lynn Simmons

Sculptor and installation artist Lynn Simmons combines found objects and natural materials to create works that invite viewers to contemplate the narratives they evoke.

18 August 2026Contemporary Art
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Advocacy | Building Relationships through Advocacy

Dr. Mark Graham discusses how advocacy happens in many forms – through policy, opportunities for students, visibility, connection, and more.

18 August 2026Advocacy
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Contemporary Art in Context | Ryan Adams

Painter and muralist Ryan Adams creates large-scale community works using a signature “gem style” to break down words and phrases.

27 May 2026Contemporary Art
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Yesterdays with Yarn: “Painting” Childhood Memories

High-school students discover the yarn paintings of artist Annie Lucille Greene and choose a positive childhood memory to illustrate with yarn.

27 May 2026High School
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The Freedom of Collage and Abstraction: Faces Inspired by Tyree Guyton

Elementary students learn how artist Tyree Guyton was influenced by his Detroit neighborhood and create abstract face collages inspired by his work.

27 May 2026Elementary
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Focus In: Rochester Art Center

Discover a dynamic space for contemporary art that offers personalized, meaningful experiences for students.

27 May 2026Contemporary Art
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Contemporary Art in Context | Rachel Gloria Adams

Multidisciplinary artist Rachel Gloria Adams shares her uninhibited approach to patterns and dynamic color combinations in paintings, prints, quilts, and more.

2 May 2026Contemporary Art
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Editor's Letter | Collaboration

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez looks back on his favorite collaborative lessons and shares some of this issue’s offerings.

2 May 2026Collaboration
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Murals with Meaning: Empowering Students through Collaborative Art

High-school students collaborate annually to create impactful murals for a national contest, conveying powerful messages about conservation.

1 May 2026High School
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Early Childhood ClipCard | Recycled Object Assemblage

Young students create assemblages using at least five types of recycled materials and apply a monochromatic color scheme.

1 April 2026Early Childhood