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Explore Murals and Street Art Through a Dynamic Digital Image Collection
Grades 9–12
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Bring today’s most compelling public art into your classroom with Engaging with Public Art, a digital image collection designed to help students connect with contemporary artists, explore meaningful ideas, and engage in thoughtful discussions about art and the world around them.
Featuring 34 carefully curated works by contemporary mural and street artists, this online resource combines stunning imagery with instructional support that encourages students to observe closely, think critically, and make personal connections. Themes such as identity, culture, community, empowerment, and integrity invite rich conversations that extend beyond the artwork itself.
Experience a fresh way to engage students in grades 9–12 with contemporary art. Engaging with Public Art helps them connect with artists who are shaping today’s visual culture, develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills, explore contemporary issues, engage in meaningful classroom discussions, and make personal connections between art, community, and culture.
What’s Included
- 34 high-quality digital images featuring contemporary mural and street artists
- Teacher Guide with instructional strategies and classroom support
- Artist and artwork background information that provides context and deeper understanding
- Big Ideas and Essential Questions to spark inquiry and discussion
- Discuss, Explore, and Create prompts that extend learning
- Connections to the Elements and Principles of Art
- Vocabulary and timeline resources to enrich student understanding