Students write essays on why they would be a good candidate to receive a certain scholarship. They brainstorm ideas before writing their essay.

Middle schoolers study and identify the empire of Songhai through research and describe Timbuktu's role in its economy. They investigate how Timbuktu became an important spiritual and intellectual center of Islam. Students describe the...

Just like a painting or the symbols on a flag, quilts can express ideas that reflect a cultural context, space, and time. The class discusses the history of quilt making throughout US history and what different types of quilts mean. They...

After an overview of Islamic traditions and art, young artists create their own geometric shapes and patterns using only a straightedge and a compass.

Students make craypa self portraits of what they might look like in 100 years. They explore the different ways of using craypas: smearing, blending, and scratching.

Hoyt Axton is a great artist, but he is often overlooked. Use this quiz to test your students' knowledge of Axton. There are 10 multiple-choice questions on this worksheet. Note: You can print this out, or have your class take the quiz...

Learners study the life and music of composer, Samuel Barber. In groups, representing trees, water, and stars they use interpretive dance to tell the story of the musical composition, 'Adagio for Strings, Op. 11' by Barber.

Pupils compare and contrast historical and contemporary photographs of important figures in African American history. In this photography analysis instructional activity, students learn key photography vocabulary and use a Venn Diagram...

Students complete cross-curricular activities to study the culture and humanity in Japan. Students read the book Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes and complete social studies and art lessons related to the book as well as develop an...

Students read about Jim Frankoski and his art to examine various elements in environmental art. In this art analysis instructional activity, students analyze the location of photographs and how images create illusions that capture new...

Students analyze the art of George Dibble and Wayne Thiebaud and complete art related activities. In this art analysis lesson, students read biographies of the two artists and descriptions of various types of painting techniques....

The home page for the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. There are pages to see what scholarships are available, to see who has won in the past and pages to view the winning artwork, writings, and criticism. Get informed for making a...

Information about opportunities for talented young artists and writers in grades 7 through 12 to be recognized for their creativity and hard work from the organization that sponsors the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Learn about...

Based in Dennison, Iowa, this foundation recognizes talent in the performing arts by providing scholarships to high school seniors and, throughout the year, a variety of performances and workshops. Locate here the history, mission, and...

A chronological, geographic, and thematic overview of art history illustrated with examples from the Metropolitan's collections. A stunning work of scholarship and beauty from one of the world's most influential cultural institutions.

A scholarly treatment of the difficulties that surround modern-day interpretations of the Arnolfini double portrait, including exhaustive description and analysis of medieval betrothal and marriage customs.

At the companion website for the BBC series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," hosted by Columbia University professor Simon Schama, find insightful analysis of eight artistic masterworks, each of which represents a turning point in history....

The life and work of the seventeenth-century Dutch master Jan Vermeer (also known as Johannes Vermeer or Jan van der Meer) told in astonishing detail. Includes many excellent reproductions of his work and the latest news of...

The Metropolitan publishes the links to all of its most useful resources for the study of art on this Educational Resources page.

A resource to support the teaching of ceramics to grades K-12. Submit student work, learn about available scholarships, and get tips and lesson ideas.

A nice site about Glenn Miller including facts about his birthplace home, information on festivals and scholarships and his biography.