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Contemporary Art

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Contemporary Art in Context: Momo Pixel

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

1 January 2026Contemporary Art
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Layered Landscapes: An Interdisciplinary Exploration

Middle-school students create mixed-media landscapes to explore art concepts, scientific knowledge, and Indigenous botany in meaningful ways.

1 December 2025Middle 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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Why Process Matters More Than Perfection

An art teacher presents a project that guides students through the creative process, fostering technical skills, creative agency, and confidence.

1 November 2025High School
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Reimagine

Elementary students breathe new life into recycled cardboard by creating layered low-reliefs inspired by landscapes.

1 November 2025Elementary
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Recycled Wearables

Middle-school students transform recycled materials into wearable art, demonstrating their understanding of contrast and balance.

1 November 2025Middle School
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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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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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The (mini) Artist's Studio

Elementary students each select an artist to research and construct 3D miniature art studios based on their findings.

1 September 2025Elementary
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Contemporary Art in Context: Katherine Duclos

Multidisciplinary artist Katherine Duclos transforms LEGO bricks into abstract compositions that reflect her experiences as a neurodivergent woman and mother.

2 August 2025Contemporary Art
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Cloisonné Graffiti Remix

High-school students combine the ancient technique of cloisonné enamel with contemporary graffiti to create unique enameled pieces.

2 August 2025High School