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

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.

Elementary students make homemade paintbrushes from different materials and test them to evaluate performance.

Middle-school art and STEM students collaborate in defined roles to create public service announcement animations.

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.

Elementary students use Adobe Express’s AI tools to create narrated, animated stories expressing their unique perspectives on winter.

Elementary students explore space, emotion, and identity while building digital fluency in this flexible digital landscape lesson.

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!

Elementary students learn fundamental art concepts through experimental abstract designs inspired by Jackson Pollock.