Thinking Outside the Box
Creative Art Works lesson plans are designed to present students with creative challenges that encourage them to come up with solutions that go beyond the original scope of the project. Some good examples of this can be seen at PS 155, The William Paca School, in East Harlem, where students have been taking on exciting artmaking projects that challenge them to think outside the box and explore creativity in unexpected ways. Whether designing intricate nesting dolls, exploring line work like Harold, the protagonist of Harold and the Purple Crayon, or constructing imaginative figures and dioramas, they tackled creative challenges by thinking outside the box.
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Artists Who Inspire Us
At Creative Art Works, we believe in celebrating artists who break boundaries, challenge norms, and inspire the next generation of creators. Women artists have long been overlooked or disregarded in art history, yet their contributions have shaped and redefined artistic movements. In honor of Women’s History Month, our team is highlighting some of the women artists who inspire us.
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Unmasking Creativity: PS 278 Students Bring Carnival to Life
Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday marks the end of Carnival. Carnival celebrations are famous around the world for masked revelers and spirited festivities. So, we thought that this Fat Tuesday would be a great time to celebrate some of our young artists who created fanciful and fun masks as part of an after-school mixed-media program at PS 278 in Upper Manhattan. In many cultures, masks allow people to transform into fantastical versions of themselves, honor cultural symbols, or simply embrace the joy of the festivities. CAW Teaching Artist Emma Smoluchowski asked students what do masks say about who we are or how we want to be seen?
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