The Make a Connection Thru Art program brings professional artists into the classroom to work with students. While the students collaborate to create unique projects that reflect their own voices, they learn new artistic techniques and build important technology and life skills.

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by Miguel Bowie Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Laura Strother Classroom Teacher – Mr. Brian Moss

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by Katie Lamar Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Laura Strother Classroom Teacher – Ms. Schacht

Creative Writing
How Do You Live Your Life When No One’s Watching? » Read Poem
Poem by Amanda, 7th Grade
Travis Middle School, Irving, TX
With Artist – Will Richey
Classroom Teacher – Ms. Shari Alexander

It’s Called Life » Read Poem
Poem by Jhan, 7th Grade
Thomas Giordano Middle School,
New York City, NY
With Artist – Dacia Washington
Classroom Teacher – Ms. Lambert

Digital Storytelling
"If We Knew Everything"

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by students at Thomas Giordano Middle School, New York City, NY

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To learn more about Make a Connection Thru Art, visit our Program Overview.