| The 1980s Series - Graffiti |
The Keith Haring Foundation |
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 Graffiti project seeks to create an open & constructive forum for students to communicate their thoughts and feelings by creating a "graffiti wall" within the classroom. |
| The 1980s Series - Music |
The Keith Haring Foundation |
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 Music lesson gives students the opportunity to create music videos using their favorite songs, implementing the use of story boards and set design. |
| The Keith Haring Car |
Maegen Kissell- Nair |
During this lesson the children learned about Keith Haring and what kind of artwork he created. Then they had fun expressing painting an entire car in Haring-inspired imagery! |
| The Sky |
Melissa Ludwig, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient |
Students will create images of the sky that convey their moods and feelings. |
| The Story of Red and Blue- ART |
The Keith Haring Foundation |
This spontaneous explorative project allows students of all ages to open up and make free associations with positive results. |
| The Story of Red and Blue- WRITING |
The Keith Haring Foundation |
This lesson helps students explore the creative possibilities of using language to interpret art. |
| The Tarpaulin Project |
Art Gallery of Ontario |
A lesson that practically guarantees great results AND a low budget! The Tarpaulin Project was developed by the Education Staff at the Art Gallery of Ontario in an effort to help students become more familiar with Keith Haring's work and working methods while cultivating students' ability to express emotions on a visual level. |
| Tools for Discussing Haring's Work |
The Keith Haring Foundation |
By maintaining a framework to lead a discussion, this outline will help make looking at, talking about, and responding to art less intimidating. |
| Totem Poles |
Children's Village |
A favorite of Keith's, Children's Village students build an outdoor totem pole while they explore the relation between place and identity. |
| Virtual Figure Sculptures |
Dan Deslaurier |
A fun and informative introduction to the art of Keith Haring, and an opportunity for students to design and build their own paper figure sculptures and envision them anywhere they want! |
