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Contemporary Art in Context | Lynn Simmons

Sculptor and installation artist Lynn Simmons combines found objects and natural materials to create works that invite viewers to contemplate the narratives they evoke.

18 August 2026Contemporary 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
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Piece by Peace

Middle-school students learn about narrative art and folk art, then create a woodblock painting depicting a significant family memory.

15 December 2024Elementary
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Trash to Treasure

High-school students reuse and repurpose found materials to create beautiful works of art.

15 October 2024High School
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Ocean Animal Sculptures

Young students collaborate to create large-scale shark sculptures and learn about the various parts of the shark.

16 September 2024Early Childhood
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Contemporary Art in Context: Jan Kaláb

Painter, sculptor, and street artist Jan Kaláb explores vivid color and illusionistic abstraction through multilayered compositions.

31 August 2023Contemporary Art
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Contemporary Art in Context: Anne Eder

Uncover hidden narratives within the nature-based sculptures of interdisciplinary artist Anne Eder in this month’s feature.

15 May 2023Contemporary Art
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There's Nothing Like a Parade

Middle-school students work independently or in groups to design and engineer miniature mixed-media parade floats.

15 May 2023Middle School
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Contemporary Art in Context: Sopheap Pich

Discover the unique bamboo, rattan, and burlap sculptures of contemporary artist Sopheap Pich in this month’s feature.

1 January 2023Contemporary Art
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Collaborative Site Sculpture

Discover how a high school art lesson in sculpture design can transform into a collaborative community project. Learn the steps from finding artists to creating themes and building with sustainable materials. Follow the journey of students designing an outdoor sculpture in memory of a beloved community member.

1 December 2022High School
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Metallic Imprints

Middle-school students investigate traditional upcycled Haitian metal art and create their own ink-embellished designs on metal tooling.

1 February 2022Middle School