Arts Program

The art program at Glades includes the study of 2D and 3D art courses and the various techniques and materials used by artists and craftspeople throughout history. Students learn different methods of drawing, painting, graphic design and commercial art. The students also learn plaster casting, ceramics, printmaking, basketry, weaving, textile design, carving, sculpture, and metal work. Art 1 which is 2D Art focuses on flat pieces like drawing and painting. Art 2 and Art 3(3D) are the Intermediate and Advanced students. In this class, the students work on more of the complex projects like metal work, sculpting, plaster casting, etc.

Digital Arts and Design class enables students to use their creativity using digital media. The students use computers, scanners, drawing tablets and Photoshop software to create original artworks.

During the year there will be various opportunities to display student work both in school and at student exhibitions in museums, gardens, and galleries. Students will also participate in digital exhibitions.

Students will have the opportunity to attend field trips to various art venues and create art work based on their visit. This art work will be exhibited at the annual Museum Education Art Show in the spring.

We also have an art club that meets on the first and third Monday’s of the month from 4 to 5 pm in room 110. Students can join for free and have the opportunity to work on sharpening their drawing skills, working on the Fairchild Challenge butterfly Garden and working on their portfolios to apply for magnet schools.

The students at Glades have had many accolades over the years including winning numerous first place awards at the Dade County Fair and Exposition, Honorable Mention at Scholastics, Best in Show at the Museum Education Exhibit, Artistic Merit at Pinecrest Gardens, Fairchild Gardens, JCC, Bakehouse, and Coral Gables Museum. Our students Art work has been featured in New York at Artsonia, and at the digital expositions for the Florida Art Education Conference in Daytona. After attending Glades many of our students go on to Art Magnet High Schools, and Universities. You can see former Glades students exhibiting at Museums all around the country, designing buildings, cars and gaming systems, creating murals in Wynwood, and teaching Art. The program at Glades gives those who aspire to a career as artists and art teachers a great foundation and support system to pursue their dreams.

 

Student Artwork Webpage