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Graphic Design

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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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The Alchemy of Arcimboldo

High-school students explore the surreal paintings of Italian Renaissance artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo and transform everyday objects into imaginative drawings.

1 November 2025High 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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Art with a Message

Middle-school students learn about the power of words and visuals, and they create yard signs with positive messages to place around the school.

1 September 2025Middle School
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Original Mythologies

Elementary students studying Greek mythology investigate Grecian pottery and create their own mythological stories on construction paper vessels.

1 September 2025Elementary
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Pouches with Purpose

Middle-school students adorn canvas pouches with uplifting designs and positive messages before donating them to a local hospital.

11 March 2025Middle School
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Teaching Suggestion—Mindful Moment: Five Senses Awareness

This mindfulness practice connects students to the world around them using all their senses. The exercise can help them become aware of the present moment whenever a formal mindfulness practice might not be practical.

13 February 2025High School
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Art Career: Art Therapist

Art therapists create safe environments for students to examine interpersonal problems and strengths through individual and group art processes.

13 February 2025Careers
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Student Activity: How to Simplify an Image

Many logos are made up of familiar images that are greatly simplified but still recognizable. Simplifying images is a process students can learn—it just requires some practice and experimentation.

15 December 2024High School
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Art Career: Graphic Designer

You can see the work of graphic designers everywhere you look. But what do graphic designers do? Graphic designers use a combination of shapes, forms, images, and words to communicate a message to a specific audience.

15 December 2024Careers
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The All About Me Design Challenge

Middle-school students create a nine-panel digital collage using symbols to represent their likes and interests.

14 November 2024Middle School
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Illuminated Letters

Young students identify illuminated letters and other starting-place symbols before creating their own personalized letter designs.

14 November 2024Early Childhood