Age/Grade: Above 14

During the 1980s, music, dance, fashion, and art experienced a boom of energy and innovation. It was also during the 80s that Haring came into prominence and produced most of his signature work. This series of lessons seeks to explore the cultural and creative phenomenons of the 1980s for the youth of today. The Breakdancing lesson, in particular, allows students to translate Haring's celebrated images of dancing people into choreographed breakdancing routines.

This lesson, designed specifically for the New York City musical that chronicles Keith Haring's life, "Radiant Baby", takes students through pre and post musical writing & art assignments in an effort to help students realize their life goals and a path towards self-accomplishment.

Create and run a store to sell prints, pictures, tee shirts created in Pop Shop Lessons 1 - 3.

When a college student combines her studies in Art Education with a local high school, a large-scale sculptural work becomes the centerpiece.

A psychologically investigative examination and corresponding lesson dissect the purpose and meaning of self-portraiture.

Learn printmaking, including printing Tee shirts, based on the images of Haring's work.

Merging ancient and contemporary art, this lesson examines the significance of mask-making in the past and present. A great starting point to larger projects, or a fast exploration for the less patient.

Exploring gesture and movement using clay, this lesson was produced by a college student majoring in Art Education.

High School students from New York City take to the streets to express their opinions, both personal and political.

An introductory lesson to Relationship Sculptures, that explores personal relationships and how these dynamics can be communicated through art.

Learn about printmaking using Haring's imagery as a starting point.

Students examine and create clay sculptures based on a special relationship they have.