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Designing in the Real World

High-school students brainstorm, sketch, and design custom drink labels, taking ideas from concept to virtual and printed mockups.

1 January 2026High 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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Unlocking Transformation

Elementary students turn their lockers into miniature museums to celebrate their creative identities and growth throughout school.

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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Point of View: The Art of Surviving Rejection

An art teacher and practicing artist reflects on the theme of rejection, highlights a true story from art history, and offers strategies to overcome it.

1 November 2025Transformation
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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
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ClipCard: The Patterns in Music

Middle-school students draw designs on the surface of a record to mimic the patterns and rhythms heard in music.

1 September 2025Middle School
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Celebrating Feminism through Art

High-school students embark on a meaningful project to challenge censorship, uplift women’s voices, and use art as a vehicle for social change.

1 September 2025High School
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Constructivism in the Art Room

High-school students investigate the metal sculptures of Constructivist Naum Gabo and create their own sculptures based on personal interests.

1 September 2025High School
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Art with a Message

Middle-school students learn about the power of words and visuals, and they create yard signs with positive messages to place around the school.

1 September 2025Middle School
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Fingerprint Portraits

Middle-school students use writing, drawing, and mapping to create conceptual self-portraits that express their identities.

1 September 2025Middle School