Each lesson begins with a short, child-friendly introduction to an artist and their work, helping students see how art can tell stories, express ideas, and reflect different ways of life.
After learning about the artist, students will create their own artwork inspired by what they’ve seen. Giving them time to experiment with new materials, techniques, and styles along the way. This guide encourages creativity, curiosity, and confidence, while helping children connect with artists from around the world and see themselves as artists too.
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How to Use This Curriculum
Each lesson in this guide follows the same simple rhythm: meet the artist, look at their work, make something inspired by them.
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Painter
Alma Thomas
Alma Thomas was an American painter who didn't start painting full-time until she retired from teaching school, in her 70s! She created...
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Architect and Sculpture
Maya Lin
Maya Lin is an American architect and artist who designs spaces that make you stop, feel, and think. When she was just a 21-year-old...
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Glass Artist
Preston Singletary
Preston Singletary is a Tlingit artist from the Pacific Northwest who makes stunning glass sculptures. He learned glassblowing and then...
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Mixed Media
Judith Scott
Judith Scott was an American fiber artist who created incredible wrapped sculptures. She was Deaf and had Down syndrome and didn't begin...
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Fine Artist
Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist who LOVES dots! She has covered everything — paintings, pumpkins, furniture, whole rooms — in polka...
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Fabric Artist
Yinka Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare is a British-Nigerian artist who makes colorful, eye-catching sculptures and installations. He's famous for using bright,...