Graffiti and mural arts are student favorites in CAPE after school
Graffiti and mural arts are becoming increasingly popular among CAPE after-school students. Through these highly collaborative art forms, students generate ideas together, then bring them to life in sections to create a collective whole over time. We are looking forward to offering more of these kinds of projects this summer at Telpochcalli School, Ashe Elementary, and George Washington High School.
At Telpochcalli, teacher Maria Camarillo is retouching a mural that she participated in as a student at the school. This summer she and teaching artist Flor will begin a brand new mural with students, based on the school logo and mascot.
Students at Ashe Elementary and Dyett High School for the Arts have already been enhancing their schools with amazing art! Ashe students work with teaching artist Tony Collins and instructor Marsha Redmon to create murals that reflect school culture.
Morning Murals students at Dyett meet Monday-Thursday with teaching artist Patricia Okulinski and instructor Pierre Adams. Referencing their school mascot, they have used various depictions of eagles to inspire pride and possible careers for students.
At George Washington, students meet with instructor Julissa Razo to learn graffiti art techniques on paper. Earlier this year they explored depicting cosmic scenes, and more recently they are integrating mountain landscapes.
