Becoming an Activist Artist

I’ve left the group inspired every day!  The students took no time to start collaborating and creating once they transitioned into the final project of creating a large banner of awareness art.  Each group is putting their heart into every brush stroke and pencil line.  Here are some pictures of the fun!






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  1. Rachel July 13, 2018 at 7:41 AM

    I love how your groups are creating these banners collaboratively. They're making a large statement and working together. It looks like a lot of fun! I can't wait to see how it all turns out!

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