3RD GRADE LESSONS
CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
This was developed for classroom educators, so you can learn more about discussing art with your students and making art in your classroom. This year’s Online Art Suitcase theme is “Contemporary Indigenous Artists” for the 3rd grade with art and artists from Montana and regions in the Yellowstone Art Museum’s permanent collection.
What I Love Mixed Media Drawing
Lesson Overview: Students use an assortment of 2D materials to create artwork showcasing things that are important to them.
Action Self Portrait
Lesson Overview: Students will create an action self-portrait using gesture drawing skills, personal interests, and acrylic paint.
Art Collaboration
Lesson Overview: Students will each create a work of art that represents what makes them unique. These works of art will come together to create a collaborative exhibition in their classroom or school.
Pop Culture Collage
Lesson Overview: Students will create a pop-culture narrative collage, crafting a layered composition, then add hand-drawn elements.
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Abstract Painting
Lesson Overview: Students create an abstract painting inspired by their personal style and interests.
I REFUSE TO BE INVISIBLE
The third-grade edition of the Online Art Suitcase is based on a 2021 exhibition at the YAM entitled I Refuse to be Invisible. This exhibition aimed to create a conversation between three works by contemporary Black artists loaned to the YAM by Art Bridges, and paintings and mixed-media work by contemporary Indigenous Artists in the YAM’s permanent collection. To explore the exhibit at the YAM, click through the Matterport below!