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First graders explore inquiry with visual art at Taylors Elementary.

Photos by Micah Klein

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Tigerville Elementary 1st graders create animal character puppets using wool/felting techniques to deepen understanding of English writing and speaking usage.

Photos by Sherry Smith

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Participating teachers enjoy immersion sessions at the SmartARTS Institute.

Photos by Sherry Smith

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These are portraits from an arts integration unit at Beck Academy pairing the visual arts classes with photography.  Carlon Steller is the visual arts specialist at Beck and she partnered in the classes with SmartARTS photography teaching artist, Polly Gaillard.

‘It is because of SmartARTS that my students feel that having a guest artist is a normal opportunity for all students—they are so lucky to feel that way.’  Carlon Steller, visual arts specialist, Beck Academy

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