Dr. Jane B. Montero defines media arts, shares how it fosters twenty-first century skills, and imagines where it could take us next.

Young students create polar bears from basic shapes and add them to mixed-media backgrounds with oil pastel resist.

Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, reflects on digital literacy and invites teachers to explore media arts in their classrooms.

A visual arts educator shares how to support students by integrating technology alongside traditional hands-on methods.

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

An arts educator and SEL coach invites teachers to reflect on AI and build a shared understanding of the technology with their students.

Young students develop skills in digital media and emotional awareness as they create stop-motion animations.

The new Media Arts Essentials program bundles Davis’s media arts resources with resources on how to facilitate successful implementation. Get sixteen hours of professional development with a wealth of lessons and support for educators across grades K–12.

Throughout The Mindful Studio, you will discover centering practices to begin creative endeavors, mindfulness-based visual arts lessons with reflection questions, and lesson extensions to explore mindfulness in a variety of art modalities. Visit DavisArt.com/MindfulStudio to learn more!

An art teacher inspires a second-grade student to turn perceived mistakes into something new, creating a ripple effect of joy in the art room.

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

Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, discusses how moments of reflection remind us to slow down, be present, and rediscover joy in the process of making.