How the International Art and Writing Project Works

To connect and engage students through their creative works to other students around the world, inspire one another, and expand their horizons as they meet people and learn about other cultures.
To help them to see that anything is possible.

The Beyond Basics representative will provide a brief overview of expectations and lesson plans for the IAWP project. They will also send materials and lesson plans to the School Lead.
School Lead will provide Beyond Basics representative a roster of participants for the IAWP project. There is no limit to the number of student participants.
Once all requirements are met, the IAWP project can begin!

Once a date has been scheduled and materials are received, School Leads will share the theme with their students and lead a brief discussion about the theme.
Students will draw their vision of the theme on the canvas and paint using acrylic paints.
Once completed, students will write an "Artist's Statement" about their painting, describing what is depicted and why the student chose to portray this image. These statements will then be affixed to the back of the canvas painting.
Once the art is complete, the School Lead will ensure all photographs sent to Beyond Basics include the first and last name of the students. If possible, photos of the students with their art should also be taken and sent to Beyond Basics.

To participate in the International Writing Project, students may also choose from a list of prompts and write a short paragraph on a particular subject.
The School Lead will assist the students in editing their essays. Once the essays are complete, the School Lead will send photographs to the Beyond Basics representative.

Upon receiving all artwork and essays, Beyond Basics Representative will send participant certificates and a poster for each participating location.
Beyond Basics Representative will create a PowerPoint presentation featuring student artwork and will send to the School Lead.