Art Education Program MDCPS

Program in action at Madison Middle School.

During this visit, students experienced an I Do, We Do, You Do Watercolor Basics lesson designed to build strong foundational skills and instructional confidence. Through guided demonstration, collaborative practice, and independent application, students began developing techniques they will carry into their upcoming monochromatic landscape paintings.

Supporting new teachers with structured, research-based strategies ensures students receive engaging, skill-building instruction from day one.

It was an impactful New Teacher Support visit at James H. Bright.

Working alongside Mr. Victores and his ESE class, we explored adaptive strategies while creating expressive paper sculptures. Students practiced cutting zigzag, wave, and straight lines using adaptive scissors before transforming their work into 3D masterpieces.

Our New Teacher Support Program focuses on inclusive practices, hands-on engagement, and building teacher confidence to ensure all learners thrive in the art room.

Students from Braddock Senior High School had a fantastic time exploring the exhibitions at the Frost Art Museum. The visit gave them an opportunity to experience a wide range of artworks up close, sparking thoughtful conversations, curiosity, and creative inspiration. It was wonderful to see students actively engaging, asking questions, and making connections between what they saw in the galleries and their own artistic ideas.

Experiences like this help bring learning to life and show students the powerful role art plays in telling stories and shaping perspectives.

The I Do, We Do, You Do Gyotaku printmaking session at North Twin Lakes with Ms. Reynel and Ms. Morales was a wonderful experience filled with creativity and hands-on learning. Students had the opportunity to explore the traditional Japanese printing technique step by step, building confidence as they moved from guided demonstration to collaborative practice and finally to creating their own prints independently.

It was exciting to see their curiosity, teamwork, and pride as each unique fish print came to life. Sessions like this highlight how engaging process-based artmaking can deepen understanding while making learning truly memorable.

This New Teacher Visual Arts support visit at Redondo Elementary School with Mr. Sanchez was full of creativity and strong student engagement. Students learned about artist Romare Bearden and explored how he used collage to tell stories about city life and community. Inspired by his work, they created vibrant cityscape collages using layered shapes, color, and thoughtful composition.

It was wonderful to see students making connections between art history and their own creative voices while building confidence with collage techniques.

Students from Kendale Lakes Elementary School had a wonderful time exploring Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The visit provided a meaningful opportunity for students to connect with nature, observe diverse plant life, and experience learning beyond the classroom walls. Throughout the day, they engaged with the beautiful surroundings, asked thoughtful questions, and showed great curiosity about the natural world.

Experiences like this help students build lasting connections to science, art, and the environment while creating memorable moments together.

The 40th Annual Impressions in Watercolor Exhibition has been an incredible success. This milestone year brought together a stunning collection of work that celebrates the depth, versatility, and beauty of watercolor. It has been inspiring to see so many artists, families, students, and community members come out to support the exhibition and engage thoughtfully with the artwork on display.

A special thank you to the Miami Watercolor Society, Art South Miami, and the Village of Palmetto Bay Perrine Community House for their partnership and for making this wonderful exhibition possible. Their continued support helps create meaningful opportunities for artists and the community to connect through the arts.

Check out the photos to see some of the amazing moments and the wonderful viewers who made this exhibition shine.

It was a great day of touring and art making with Hialeah Senior High School at the Frost Art Museum. It was a pleasure to spend the day exploring the exhibitions alongside art teachers Ms. Caballero and Mr. Sasieta, whose dedication to bringing meaningful art experiences to their students truly shows. Opportunities like this allow students to engage with diverse artworks, deepen visual thinking skills, and make real-world connections to their classroom learning. Thank you to the Frost Art Museum for continuing to provide such enriching cultural experiences for our students.

Students from Lawton Chiles Middle School enjoyed a rainy and inspiring field trip to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. They observed plant life, natural patterns, and environmental design firsthand. The experience connected art, science, and nature through sketching and exploration activities. Students gained a deeper appreciation for botanical diversity and outdoor learning. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect creativity with the natural world.

During their support visit, students at Carver Elementary explored the expressive world of Jean-Michel Basquiat through bold, layered artworks. They experimented with symbolic imagery, strong line work, and vibrant color combinations to tell visual stories. The lesson encouraged students to think about identity, emotion, and personal voice in their creations. It was inspiring to see how each student interpreted Basquiat’s style in their own unique way.

Students at Homestead Middle School worked together on a collaborative Zentangle painting using India ink and making air dry clay monsters with their art teacher Mr. Planells during their support visit, they explored pattern, repetition, and contrast. Each student contributed unique designs that came together to form a cohesive large-scale artwork. The zentangle process emphasized teamwork, focus, and mindful mark-making and the claymaking displayed their wonderful individualities.