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Sci-Fi/Steampunk Sculptures

High-school students turn disassembled computer parts and other technology into freestanding or wearable futuristic inventions.

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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Fingerprint Portraits

Middle-school students use writing, drawing, and mapping to create conceptual self-portraits that express their identities.

1 September 2025Middle School
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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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Focus In: The John Michael Kohler Center Preschool

An arts center describes its preschool program in which children develop communication skills, self-esteem, imagination, and creativity.

1 August 2025Early Childhood
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AI-Generated Laughs

High-school students explore the emerging world of artificial intelligence while experimenting with two compositions based on visual puns.

1 June 2025High School
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Contemporary Art in Context: Sharon Norwood

Interdisciplinary artist Sharon Norwood uses line as a powerful symbol to explore perceptions of hair in history and the present.

1 June 2025Contemporary Art
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ClipCard: Foam Cube Sculptures

Young students explore recycling and sustainability, fine motor skills, and texture while assembling a sculpture.

1 June 2025Early Childhood
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American Sign Language and the Arts

High-school students create a collaborative mural out of plaster wrap to celebrate American Sign Language. This ASL-based arts project can create or enhance an inclusive climate in your classroom, and on a larger scale, in your wider school community.

1 October 2023High School
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Editor's Letter: Language

Nancy Walkup, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, addresses the topic of language in multiple ways. In this issue, you will find articles that incorporate visual language, written language, spoken language, computer language, and sign language.

1 October 2023Language
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Advocacy: Art for Peace

Explore how the arts can serve as a powerful tool for advocacy and emotional support amidst global crises, like the war in Ukraine. Learn about Hilton Head Island High School's impactful project.

15 May 2023Advocacy