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Goal

Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students (and/or family event) will design, create, and install colorful rocks, giving them personal designs and inspirational messages. The rock garden will be installed in a public space on the school’s campus. The rock garden will be part of the schools “beatification initiative” that will demonstrate how art connects us to each other, the community, and the world! 

What will be done with my students

Students (and families) will learn the design processes that artists use when creating public art. The students and families will decide and prepare the perfect place for the garden installation. Then they will design and paint a rock with a positive/motivational message that will be installed on the school campus. Students and families will be encouraged to think about the installation space and the impact on the viewing audience. The students and families will be asked to incorporate “Leader in Me” theme to spread Social, Emotional Learning, and (SEL) messages. Once the students’ family’s rocks are painted the students’ families will find the perfect spot in the garden where they will plant the painted rocks-- in public art installation. Lastly, the artists will enjoy and experience the power of their contributions of art to their community. 

Benefits to my students

Students and families will learn about careers that are available for creative people including public art. They will learn how as artists they can create installations that will translate into publicly displayed works of art. Students will understand and experience the power of publicly displayed art by seeing first-hand how their creations affect others. Oakridge Middle School family will be able to enjoy the ceiling tiles as a permanent art installation and enjoy the tiles for many years of come.  

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