Overall series:
In honor of Black history, we will explore a timeline of African American art. We hope to highlight a few of the many forms of visual expression created by black artists that have helped shape today’s culture. Student artists will learn some of the origins and shifts of African art, folk art, contemporary abstract art, and collaborative art. We hope to show the evolution of artistic expression and social justice themes, as well as allow artists the space to express themselves so they may contribute their voices to this ongoing story and cultural development.

Project 4:
A Movement of Many / Collaborative Art : Sculpture : Kids will look at the powerful work of Ai Wei Wei and the masterful way with which he comments on hard truths of today with making large-scale, public work. We will also look at the mindful, power-of-multiples works of Antony Gormley. Students will make an installation that speaks to the impact of understanding other cultures and expanding our knowledge of social justice in order to form ourselves and our communities.