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Focus In: The Art of Welding

The Center for Visual Arts collaborates with welding students to transform its outdoor courtyard into an accessible, community-driven art space.

1 January 2026Careers
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Advocacy: Digitally Presenting Student Work

An art teacher showcases student work in digital portfolios and virtual spaces, making it accessible to family, friends, and teachers.

1 January 2026Advocacy
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Hidden Stories: Adventures in Photography

Middle-school students practice “the art of seeing,” exploring various locations for photographic potential and turning their images into digital art.

1 January 2026Middle School
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Painting with Pixels

Elementary students explore space, emotion, and identity while building digital fluency in this flexible digital landscape lesson.

1 January 2026Elementary
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Focus In: Springboard to Design

A tuition-free mentorship supports high-school students with hands-on workshops and experiences that open doors to careers in theatrical design.

1 December 2025High School
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ClipCard: Paper Quilt Squares

High-school students design quilt squares inspired by a historical figure, ancestor, or community.

1 November 2025High School
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Contemporary Art in Context: Christopher Sweet

Contemporary painter Christopher Sweet channels his Ho-Chunk heritage and vibrant color to celebrate Native American identity, resilience, and healing.

1 November 2025Contemporary Art
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Green Stitch: From T-Shirts to Totes

Elementary students upcycle old t-shirts into tote bags with messages that raise awareness about textile waste and fast fashion.

1 November 2025Elementary
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Focus In: Knit the Rainbow: Warmth in Every Stitch

A nonprofit collects hand-knit and crocheted garments to provide warmth and support for homeless LGBTQ+ youth.

1 November 2025K-12
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Editor's Letter: Transformation

Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, explores how creativity and collaboration can transform artists, educators, and students.

1 November 2025Transformation
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Dreams Take Flight

Young students collaborate on a school-wide clay mosaic inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar and its transformation.

1 November 2025Early Childhood
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Contemporary Art in Context: Virginia Mahoney

Mixed-media visual artist Virginia Mahoney creates sculptures that contain personal narratives in the form of written and stitched words.

1 September 2025Contemporary Art