Middle-school students design and sculpt mini-golf holes using clay, focusing on artistic design and functional structure.

Guest editor Melody Weintraub reflects on the power of art advocacy and how meaningful creative experiences can impact classrooms and communities.

Natalie C. Jones highlights how museums connect students, teachers, and preservice educators to hands-on arts experiences that foster advocacy.

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

Dr. Jane B. Montero shares how middle-school students showcase their artwork in local businesses through the annual ArtWalk, along with arts advocacy tips.

An arts education nonprofit unites educators, advocates, and partners to strengthen arts programs and expand opportunities for students.

Megan Bye demonstrates how students of all abilities can fully engage in art when provided accessible tools and supportive spaces.

Amanda Galbraith presents a project-based assignment introducing policy and advocacy concepts to preservice and early career students.

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez shares four advocacy practices that have shaped his career and highlights this issue’s articles.

A high-school educator offers practical strategies for using student art to advocate for programs and inspire meaningful connections.

Elementary students transform their school walls through collaborative art projects that celebrate individuality and bring their community together.

Young students explore community-centered art-making as they create a mandala display that fosters positivity and intergenerational connection.