The vision for ArtLab at Hamilton Elementary Fine and Performing Arts School is to provide visual art instruction that will nurture curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and self-expression while developing a lasting appreciation for visual art in every student.
Program Curriculum
At Hamilton, students will engage with a wide range of artistic practices, including drawing, painting, sculpture, fabric arts, mixed media, digital art, and art history. They will explore various styles, artists, and art movements, from the classics to contemporary, broadening their visual art understanding and learning the language of art. The development of this program and each lesson is ongoing, with careful integration of visual art into our K-8 literacy curriculum, where students connect art with literature. Our aim is to make complex concepts accessible to all students, reinforcing the themes and ideas they encounter in their readings through hands-on art exploration and discussion. ArtLab’s mission is to leverage the creative strengths of our community, provide rich and dynamic artistic experiences for our students, and celebrate their creative achievements.
Showcases & Exhibition Submissions:
• A Tribute to American Artists
Friday, December 13th 2024
• CPS All City Visual Arts Exhibition Submission
March 13th, 2025
(Click here to view ArtLab projects)
• Global Arts Exhibition
Spring/Summer 2025
WHAT'S NEXT
CPS All City Visual Arts Exhibition
The ArtLab is leading collaborative projects for 1st–5th graders starting in January 2025 to submit as a group for the All City Visual Arts Exhibition (ACVA). Click here to learn more about the projects we will be submitting.
In addition, if you're a student in Kindergarten through 8th grade and have a passion for creating art, the ACVA Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your individual work. Open to all K-8 students, the exhibition invites you to submit your self-initiated artwork (here and here) and share your creative talent with the wider community. Stay tuned for more information on how the ArtLab can support your submissions, including the possibility of hosting Art Clinics to assist with your projects. More information coming soon!
Community Partners
Our ambitious goals can’t be achieved without the support of our community. That’s why we’re excited to collaborate with talented artists from the Cornelia Arts Building.
LAUREN
TEMIYAKARN
For Lauren, art has been a lifelong passion. She is inspired by the urban landscape of the city and intrigued by the juxtaposition of sophistication and grit. Lauren is thrilled to volunteer in the Hamilton Art Lab. She wants the students to know that there are many interpretations of art and no one style is more "correct" than another.
CARRIE
EiZIK
Carrie is an artist and art therapist. Primarily a painter, Carrie has enjoyed working with a wide variety of materials as an art therapist. She believes in art’s ability to foster creativity, exploration, and growth. She hopes to inspire students at Hamilton to enjoy their own journey of art making and self-expression.
ArtLab Volunteers
Collaboration and the arts are at the heart of Hamilton. We have big plans this year and would love your support—please fill out this form to join us!
If you are a Level 1 or 2 volunteer interested in leading or assisting with art projects and are ready to signup, please click below to view our schedule. All of our projects are preplanned and structured in a way that allows you to easily take the lead or assist. We can't wait for you to join us!
Resources
STAY IN THE KNOW
The Art Scoop
Meet our ArtLab Team
A dedicated team ensuring art is thriving at Hamilton.
Nina Cooper
ArtLab Teaching Assistant
Liz Hay
ArtLab Lead Parent Volunteer
Josh Van Praag
ArtLab Lead Parent Volunteer
James Alexander
Art Support
Angela Carpenter
ArtLab Lead Parent Volunteer
