Working with professional artists, students who participate in a visual arts residency have the opportunity to create works of art that express their own unique perspectives. Residencies are available in various artistic mediums, which in the past have included fused, painted, and stained glass; haiku print bookmaking; and photojournalism.

Under the guidance of glass artist Laura Strother, art students at Lamar Middle School and Bowie Middle School experimented with creating small stained-glass pieces, fusing glass in a kiln, and/or painting on glass. Students worked not only individually, but also in groups, which strengthened their cooperation skills.

Painted & Stained Glass by Miguel Bowie Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Laura Strother Classroom Teacher – Brian Moss » View Image

Fused Glass by Jade Lamar Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Laura Strother Classroom Teacher – Sarah Schacht » View Image

Painted Glass by Nick Lamar Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Laura Strother Classroom Teacher – Sarah Schacht » View Image

Under the guidance of artist Jill Parr, art students at Travis Middle School worked to select personal themes including communication, motivation, determination, and love. Each student chose imagery as inspiration for his or her own haiku poem and experimented with printmaking, paper art, and bookmaking while completing the final work.

Motivation a haiku print book by Esteban Travis Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Jill Parr Classroom Teacher – Sally Spiller » View Image

Under the guidance of photojournalist Dave Herman, News and Art and Humanities students at Austin Middle School created photo journals based on life skills such as communication, cooperation, self-confidence, creative thinking, and critical thinking.

Untitled photojournalism by Maria Austin Middle School, Irving, TX With Artist – Dave Herman Classroom Teacher – Julie Schellen » View Image