Keith haring art lesson elementary

Get to know the inspiring artist Keith Haring with this fun for all ages art project! Step by step instructions and free printables included!

Let's dive into the world of Keith Haring for Art Lessons! Art has the incredible power to transcend time, sparking conversations that span generations and challenging us to see the world from new perspectives. At the forefront of this artistic movement, a name stands out as a beacon of creativity, activism, and innovation: Keith Haring. As we step into the world of contemporary art education, it's impossible to ignore the profound impact that Haring's work continues to have on both the art…

Keith Haring (1958-1990) was a New York street artist and social activist who began his career doing graffiti on the NY streets and subways. He quickly found his personal style and became known for his happy, dancing figures. His art often tells important, serious social messages, while still appearing happy, bright and energetic. He died of AIDS at only 32. Today we spent the first half of class thinking about proportions of the human body. Legs and arms are always twice as long as we…

Pop Artist, Humanitarian, Activist, Keith Haring Art lessons, with step by step tutorials and teacher's guides.

Celebrate our planet with this Keith Haring Earth Day Art Project which can be done with all ages, and any coloring medium.

The 7th grader's turned into Pop Artists earlier this semester as we studied Keith Haring! We created a paper mural using Haring's figurative style, bright colors, and use of motion. The student's did a great job tracing, painting, and creating individual posters. The mural was put up in the main Middle School hallway for everyone to see. It was a great way to get the students out of their seats and moving!