art education links for students and parents
I have found the following websites to be kid friendly and educational for art. However, the internet is a constantly changing place, and I cannot be responsible for the integrity of each site. Please supervise your children closely as they use the internet. Please e-mail with any website that you do not find appropriate. Please include the reason for your opinion.
Interactive Art Websites
Mr.PicassoHead
http://www.picassohead.com/ This website allows you to create your own Picasso style portrait. You can include an artist's signature and even print your finished artwork!
smART Kids
http://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/smartkids/index.html From the Smart Museum of Art, University of Chicago. Students can discover ways to look at, think about, and respond creatively to art.
Online Etch-A-Sketch
http://www.ohioart.com/etch/ Create your own Etch-A-Sketch masterpiece and display in a gallery!
Jackson Pollock
http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ Create "splatter paint" artwork inspired by abstract expressionist artist Jackson Pollock.
Museum Sites
National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/kids/ Explore famous works of art and play interactive educational games. (That have to do with art of course!)
http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm More interactive art activities! Yay!
Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.moma.org/interactives/destination/ Explore Modern art through this awesome website.
Learning Sites for Art
Bottle caps to Brushes
http://americanart.si.edu/education/insights/cappy/ Information and activities about art.
Educational Sites
PBS Kids
pbskids.org: This site provides many educational opportunities from a trusted educational resource.
Crayola
http://www.crayola.com/ Free coloring pages, craft ideas, and games for kids!