Exhibition Info & Lesson Plans

“Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” says Vashti’s teacher in The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. This book is a favorite of elementary art teachers and has even inspired International Dot Day celebrations around the world. That first dot Vashti makes leads her on a journey of creating all sorts of dots, exploring color and scale, positive and negative space. Like many contemporary artists, she discovers an interest and digs into it, pushing her work in new directions.

This exhibit is intended to showcase specifically for an audience of K-8 students the work of living artists, many of whom are also teachers. Along with images of the artwork, each artist has recorded a short video sharing more about their creative process, the meanings behind their work, and their advice for aspiring artists.

Click on artwork images to see more about each artist and piece. The page loads as you scroll, so keep scrolling down to see more artwork.

Participating Artists:
Pamella Allen
Stephanie Barenz
Aaron Bos-Wahl
Deane Valentine Bowers
Nikki Brugnoli
Denise Gasser
Heather Lowe
Deborah Reilly
Alice Stone Collins