P.S. 11X Art Program
Teaching students artistic skills and art history to create, appreciate, and connect art to our everyday lives.
Program Goals
The goal of Mr. Widem's Art Program is to teach students artistic skills and give them a background in art history so that they can not only create art, but also learn to appreciate it and see how it connects the world and how it's part of our everyday lives in math, science and many other areas.
Grade Level Curriculum
Our art curriculum builds foundational skills in early grades and advances to complex creative projects as students develop.
Grades K - 1
Foundation Skills
K - 1 students learn about the Principles of Art: Line, Shape, Balance, Pattern, as well as Color Mixing, Art Vocabulary and how to use different media: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Collage. We view and discuss famous artworks and connect them to other areas, such as math and science. Mr. Widem reads us art storybooks which further these connections.
Key Focus Areas
Grades 2nd - 5th
Advanced Projects
2nd - 5th students take their art knowledge and apply it to more complicated projects such as intricate Hispanic and African masks, Hispanic food made from clay, highly detailed buildings made from paper, portraits, Impressionistic painting, sculpted flowers, drawings about Peace…and much more! We listen to art storybooks, read art articles and work on our "Art of the Month," where we study a famous artwork and write about it.
Key Focus Areas
Student Artwork
Explore the creative expressions and artistic achievements of our P.S. 11X students.
After School Art Classes
Students work on diverse projects that combine creativity with curriculum connections, from basic art principles to advanced cultural and historical art studies in our extended learning programs.
Unit on Shapes to connect to Math Curriculum
Students explore geometric shapes through art, creating hands-on connections between mathematical concepts and creative expression in Mr. Widem's integrated curriculum approach.
Community Programs
Extending art education beyond the classroom through family engagement and community partnerships.
PAINT NIGHTS WITH P.S. 11 FAMILIES
Family paint nights create opportunities for parents and students to create art together, building community connections while exploring creativity in a supportive environment.
After School Art Classes
After School Art
Extended learning opportunities
Extended art programming provides additional creative opportunities for students to develop their artistic skills beyond regular school hours.
Contact for Information:
cwidem@schools.nyc.govEducational Experiences
Bringing art education to life through museum visits and real-world cultural experiences.
Museum trips! (this was our Guggenheim Museum trip in Manhattan)
Educational museum trips provide students with firsthand exposure to world-class art collections, helping them connect classroom learning with professional artistic works and cultural institutions.
Cultural Exposure
Students experience diverse artistic styles and cultural perspectives
Art History
Connecting classroom lessons with famous artworks and artists
Inspiration
Inspiring future artistic endeavors and creative thinking
Connect with Our Art Program
Mr. Widem and the P.S. 11X Art Program are here to inspire creativity and artistic growth in every student.
Program Focus
Art Skills & History
Cross-Curricular Connections