Art Projects for Kids & Students

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Inside: A collection of art projects for kids ideas and lesson plans from Art Class Curator, including cool art history projects and art project inspiration.

Art projects for kids are the backbone of most art class lesson plans. When art teachers pull art project inspiration from a variety of time periods, cultures, and techniques, students receive a well-rounded art education that will help them connect with works of art and improve their original art.

Free Printable Art Worksheets

In addition to art projects for kids, Art Class Curator offers a bundle of ready-to-go art lessons in the Art Appreciation Worksheet Bundle. These worksheets are perfect for helping students connect with a work of art.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Pick an artwork
2. Print one of the Art Appreciation Worksheets
3. Watch with joy as your students connect with and interpret art

The bundle includes 25 printable art worksheets, but everyone who signs up for Your Weekly Art Break, our email newsletter full of art inspiration, gets six FREE art appreciation worksheets. Fill out the form below to receive your free art worksheets and weekly art inspiration.

Art Projects for Kids

Art History for Kids Projects

Drawing Art Projects

Painting Art Projects

Unique Art Projects

Group Art Projects

12 Super Fun Collaborative Art Projects for Kids

Printing Art Projects

STEAM Art Projects

Sensory Art Projects

World Art Projects

All of the Art Around the World in 30 Days posts include art projects for kids as well!

More Art Lessons

You can find more art lesson plans in the Art Class Curator store and on Teachers Pay Teachers. Sign up for Your Weekly Art Break to get six free art art worksheets and weekly art inspiration delivered to your inbox!

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