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Celebration

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Yesterdays with Yarn: “Painting” Childhood Memories

High-school students discover the yarn paintings of artist Annie Lucille Greene and choose a positive childhood memory to illustrate with yarn.

27 May 2026High School
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The Freedom of Collage and Abstraction: Faces Inspired by Tyree Guyton

Elementary students learn how artist Tyree Guyton was influenced by his Detroit neighborhood and create abstract face collages inspired by his work.

27 May 2026Elementary
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Leaving a Legacy: An Eighth-Grade Mosaic Mural

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

27 May 2026Middle School
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Steamroller Printmaking: Collaboration in Action

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

2 May 2026High School
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Creative Collaborations Across the Campus

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

2 May 2026Elementary
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Focus In | Islands of Brilliance: Unlocking Unlimited Abilities through Creativity

An arts education nonprofit offers technology-driven programs for autistic students, pairing them with industry professionals.

1 May 2026Advocacy
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Advocacy | Turning Data into Action in Arts Education

Dr. Lucy Chen shares how the Cathedral Arts Project uses data-driven initiatives to expand arts access and create vibrant school communities.

1 May 2026Advocacy
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Murals with Meaning: Empowering Students through Collaborative Art

High-school students collaborate annually to create impactful murals for a national contest, conveying powerful messages about conservation.

1 May 2026High School
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Co-Editor's Letter | Advocacy

Guest editor Melody Weintraub reflects on the power of art advocacy and how meaningful creative experiences can impact classrooms and communities.

1 April 2026Advocacy
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Museum Musings | Advocacy through Connection: How Museums Build Community

Natalie C. Jones highlights how museums connect students, teachers, and preservice educators to hands-on arts experiences that foster advocacy.

1 April 2026Advocacy
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Art Read Think Day: Illustrated Dictionary Pages as Visual Voice

Middle-school students create illustrated dictionary pages to share with the community, exercising their literacy, language, and communication skills.

1 April 2026Middle School
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Focus In | ArtsEd Tennessee: Expanding Access, Empowering Educators

An arts education nonprofit unites educators, advocates, and partners to strengthen arts programs and expand opportunities for students.

1 April 2026Advocacy