ARTISTS' BLOCK
A Neighborhood for Young Artists
PAST PROJECTS
Distance Learning Activities for Third through Fifth Grade
RECYCLED SKETCH JOURNAL
Reuse materials around your home to make your own sketchbook.
Artists use sketchbooks to practice drawing, explore art materials, plan bigger projects, and store ideas for future projects.
You can draw, collage, paint, or write on the pages of your sketch journal.
Gather different papers around your home that you can reuse. Be sure to watch the video in the attached lesson for demonstrations.
WINDOW TO MY WORLD
Let artist Betye Saar and your imagination inspire you to create a window with a view.
Use the instructions, videos and resources below to take a look at Betye Saar's "Black Girl's Window."
What do you notice in her window?
Look out a window in your home. What do you see? What do you wish you could see?
Use a box or bag to create a 3-D window. Add drawings or photos to create your "view."
STILL LIFE ABOUT ME
EVERYDAY HEROES
FINDING ART IN THE CRACKS
Create a still life drawing that shows objects important to you.
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Watch this slideshow to see examples of still-life's by various artists.
Watch this video to learn how!
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Materials: thin cardboard (like a cereal box), glue, scissors, crayons, plain paper, tape (optional)
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Here's a helpful handout with step-by-step instructions for making a collagraph rubbing.
You can draw inspiration from quiet, tucked away spaces and make art that is like a hidden gem. This activity invites you to be playful with your art and
use art as a form of communication with your community.
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Watch this slideshow to find out how.