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

Students upcycle materials into art with a message, inspiring change in their school and local community.

Middle-school students leave their mark before graduating by installing a permanent mosaic mural in an overlooked space near the school’s entrance.

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

High-school students and staff work together in a community steamroller printmaking event, creating large-scale relief prints.

Elementary students join forces across grades to create large-scale art projects that inspire joy and community.

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.

Interdisciplinary artist Jeffrey Gibson creates vibrant works that fuse Indigenous cultural traditions with contemporary global practices.

Multidisciplinary artist and game designer Momo Pixel uses vibrant color and storytelling to celebrate the shared experiences of Black women.

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

Jane E. Dalton, professor and author, guides students through mindful walking and careful observation to create radial designs in nature.