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We have curated these artist resource sets to help enhance your art curriculum.
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Dr. John Biggers

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Dr. John Biggers Art History Activity

$3.99
This art history lesson/activity is a great way to introduce students in grades 4-12 to Dr. John Biggers. 

This lesson includes:
• Lesson Plan/Crossword Answer Key
• Art History Questions Activity
• Crossword Activity
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Row Houses Art Lesson

$4.99

Inspired by John Biggers’ painting, Four Seasons, this lesson will help young artists develop their drawing skills. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Row Houses Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Edmonia Lewis

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Edmonia Lewis Portrait Art Print

$6.99

Celebrate great women artist with our Edmonia Lewis Portrait Art Print by Alicia L. McDaniel. You can print this portrait art on your personal printer or take it to a print shop to print a smaller or larger size. Explore our website to find more art education resources featuring Edmonia Lewis.

This Art Resource Includes:

· Artist Biographical Info

· Edmonia Lewis Portrait Art Print (Total Print Size, including border is 8.5” x 11”)

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Romare Bearden

Romare Bearden Creative Writing Lesson

$4.99
This fun creative writing lesson is a great way to foster art history in the classroom. After students complete a word search activity about the great artist, Romare Bearden, they will use the words to write a story about him.

The Lesson Includes:
-Teacher Lesson Plan
-Word Search Activity Sheet
-Newspaper Template
-Word Search Answer Key
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Great African-American Artists Calendar Set

$7.99
This colorful calendar set is a great way to foster multi-cultural education and art history in the classroom. Each month features a prominent African-American artist and their birth date. This set can be used to create an inspiring bulletin board for each month of the year. This set includes:
* Lesson Ideas
* A Calendar Template
* Numbers for the Calendar
* Frame Template
* Titles for each month of the year featuring:
Jan.- Clementine Hunter
Feb.-Horace Pippin
March- William H. Johnson
April- Elizabeth Catlett
May- Aaron Douglas
June- Meta Warrick Fuller
July- Edmonia Lewis
Aug.- Hale Woodruff
Sept.- Jacob Lawrence
Oct.- Faith Ringgold
Nov.- Lois Mailou Jones
Dec.- Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Jacob Lawrence

Jacob Lawrence Bingo Game

$5.99
A great way to teach students art history is to use games that present the information in a fun way. This Bingo game presents interesting facts about the prominent artist, Jacob Lawrence. Once a student has five facts in a row, they yell "Jacob!" instead of bingo.

This set includes:
- A fact Sheet
- 5 Game Boards In Color and Black and White (Print as many of each as you need)
- A Playing Chips Sheet (Make as many copies as you need)
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Jacob Lawrence Creative Writing Lesson

$3.99
This lesson is a great way to foster creative writing and art history in the classroom. Students will create a newspaper article and illustration about the great artist, Jacob Lawrence. 

Lesson Includes
-Teacher Lesson Plan
-Practice Writing Sheet
-Newspaper Template
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Great African-American Artists Coloring & Activity Book

$19.99
 This newest release compliments the art lesson book, Great Art Lessons for the Creative Soul by Alicia L. McDaniel. Each artist is highlighted with a coloring portrait sheet, biographical info, research questions and a simple art activity. There are cross-curricular connections to music, technology, science, social studies and ELA. 

The Featured Artists are:
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Romare Bearden
Selma Burke
Elizabeth Catlett
Aaron Douglas
Minnie Evans
Meta Warrick Fuller
Clementine Hunter
Lois Mailou Jones
Gwendolyn Knight
Jacob Lawrence
Edmonia Lewis
Palmer Hayden
Sargent Claude Johnson
Horace Pippin
Harriet Powers
Faith Ringgold
Augusta Savage
Hughie Lee Smith
Henry O. Tanner
Alma Thomas
Laura Wheeler Waring
Charles White
Ellis Wilson
Hale Woodruff
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Jacob Lawrence Puzzle by Alicia L. McDaniel
Jacob Lawrence Puzzle by Alicia L. McDaniel
by AliciaMcd1FineArt
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Elizabeth Catlett

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Elizabeth Catlett Art Lesson Set

$5.99
This exciting art lesson set is inspired by the art of great artist, Elizabeth Catlett. There are three art lessons in this set:

1. Art History Question Activity Sheet
2. Re-imagine Her Work Drawing Activity
3. Symbol of Pride Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson Plan (with colored step-by-step photographs
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Artistic Genius Poster

$3.99
This colorful poster featuring Elizabeth Catlett reminds students of a few simple things to consider as they finish art projects. Print on 8.5'' x 11'' cardstock and laminate for added durability.
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Primary Level Art History Writing Activity

$3.99
This simple art writing activity is a great way to help younger art students read, learn and write about five outstanding African-American artists. This lesson was designed for students in grades k-12. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more great resources!

This Resource Includes:
-Lesson Plan
- 5 Art History Writing Activities Featuring;
* Alma Thomas
* William H. Johnson
* Faith Ringgold
* Elizabeth Catlett
* Dr. John Biggers
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Horace Pippin

Horace Pippin Art History Lesson

$4.00
This is a fun student-led art history lesson in which students share and take notes about the life of Horace Pippin. Each student is given a fact card and note sheet as they walk in the classroom. Once the bell rings, the fun begins. This lesson includes:

-Lesson Plan
-Teacher Fact Sheet
-20 Fact Cards
-4 Blank Bonus Fact Cards
-Note sheet Template
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Horace Pippin Word Search Activity

$2.99
This fun art history activity is a great way to introduce students to talented artist Horace Pippin. This activity works well with our Horace Pippin Art History Lesson. This activity includes:

-Word Search Answer Key
-Word Search Activity Sheet
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Great African-American Artists Quotes Poster Set

$5.99
Our Great African-American Artists Quotes Poster Set is a great way to enhance your educational space. This art resource is also a great way to introduce young artists to a group of renowned African-American visual artists. Each poster features a quote about art or being an artist. 

This Resource Includes:
➢ Great African-American Artists Quotes Poster Set featuring 7 visual artists:
-Jacob Lawrence
-Elizabeth Catlett
-Romare Beraten
-Faith Ringgold
-Jean-MIchel Basquiat
-Lois Mailou Jones
-Horace Pippin

Resource Tip- Print each poster on white cardstock and mount on colored paper. Laminate each poster for added durability.
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Prolific Artists Ombre Unisex t-shirt

$24.95 - $28.95

Everyone needs the perfect t-shirt to complement an everyday, laid-back look that also highlights important Black visual artists. The ideal top for so many occasions, this lightweight cotton tee will keep you comfy and looking smart.


Featured Artists:

  • Aaron Douglas
  • Alma Thomas
  • Augusta Savage
  • Chales White
  • Edmonia Lewis
  • Elizabeth Ctalett
  • Faith Ringgold
  • Horace Pippin
  • Jacob Lawrence
  • Romare Bearden


• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)

• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)

• Pre-shrunk fabric

• Side-seamed construction

• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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Great African-American Artists Coloring & Activity Book

$19.99
 This newest release compliments the art lesson book, Great Art Lessons for the Creative Soul by Alicia L. McDaniel. Each artist is highlighted with a coloring portrait sheet, biographical info, research questions and a simple art activity. There are cross-curricular connections to music, technology, science, social studies and ELA. 

The Featured Artists are:
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Romare Bearden
Selma Burke
Elizabeth Catlett
Aaron Douglas
Minnie Evans
Meta Warrick Fuller
Clementine Hunter
Lois Mailou Jones
Gwendolyn Knight
Jacob Lawrence
Edmonia Lewis
Palmer Hayden
Sargent Claude Johnson
Horace Pippin
Harriet Powers
Faith Ringgold
Augusta Savage
Hughie Lee Smith
Henry O. Tanner
Alma Thomas
Laura Wheeler Waring
Charles White
Ellis Wilson
Hale Woodruff
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Clementine Hunter

Clementine Hunter Puzzle by Alicia L. McDaniel
Clementine Hunter Puzzle by Alicia L. McDaniel
by AliciaMcd1FineArt

Zinnia Flower Print Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the zinnia paintings by renowned artist, Clementine Hunter, this art lesson is a great way to introduce young artist to basic
​printmaking. This art lesson includes step-by-step photos and works well with elementary students.
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Great African-American Artists Memory Game

$8.99
Using this game is a fun way to teach students in grades K-12 about prominent African-American artists who have contributed to the development of visual arts in the United States. 

This Set Includes:
• Lesson Ideas & Directions
• 26 Pairs of Artist Portrait Cards
• 26 Artist Facts Cards
• Back Side of Cards Sheet 

Featured Artists:

Alma Thomas
Augusta Savage
Clementine Hunter
Edmonia Lewis
Elizabeth Catlett
Faith Ringgold 
Gwendolyn Knight
Harriet Powers
Lois Mailou Jones 
Margaret Burroughs
Meta Warrick Fuller
Minnie Evans
Selma Burke
Aaron Douglas
Beauford Delaney
Charles White
Gordon Parks
Hale Woodruff
Henry O. Tanner
Horace Pippin
Hughie –Lee Smith
Jean-Michel Basquiat
John Biggers
Richmond Barthe
Romare Bearden
William H. Johnson
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Great African-American Art Dollars

$3.00
Students will enjoy receiving our uniquely designed Great African-American Artists Art Dollars. Download, print and use them as incentives for great work in the art room or as prizes for winning an art related game. Art students can trade the dollars for prizes at the end of the week or for extra credit. 

This Resource Includes:
-Tips for Use
-7 Great African-American Artists Art Dollars

Each dollar features:
$1- Edmonia Lewis
$5- Henry Ossawa Tanner
$10- Clementine Hunter
$20- Horace Pippin
$50- Elizabeth Catlett
$100- Jacob Lawrence
$1000- Romare Bearden
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Charles White

Charles White Bingo Game

$4.99
This exciting "bingo" styled game is a great way to teach students about the life of prominent artist, Charles White. The game includes:

-6 Reproducible Game Boards in Color
-Game Chips Sheet
-Fact Sheet
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Upside Down Value Portrait

$3.99
Inspired by the beautiful portraits of Charles White, this lesson focuses on drawing a portrait upside down so that the student can focus on the tones and the shapes from a photo reference.

This lesson includes:
1. Lesson Prep Directions
2. Value Shading Activity
3. Upside Portrait Lesson Plan (with step-by-step photos)
4. Post-Lesson Art Pictionary Activity
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Great African-American Artists Calendar Set

$7.99
This colorful calendar set is a great way to foster multi-cultural education and art history in the classroom. Each month features a prominent African-American artist and their birth date. This set can be used to create an inspiring bulletin board for each month of the year. This set includes:
* Lesson Ideas
* A Calendar Template
* Numbers for the Calendar
* Frame Template
* Titles for each month of the year featuring:
Jan.- Clementine Hunter
Feb.-Horace Pippin
March- William H. Johnson
April- Elizabeth Catlett
May- Aaron Douglas
June- Meta Warrick Fuller
July- Edmonia Lewis
Aug.- Hale Woodruff
Sept.- Jacob Lawrence
Oct.- Faith Ringgold
Nov.- Lois Mailou Jones
Dec.- Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Great African-American Artists Coloring & Activity Book 2.0

$19.99
Our latest coloring book features another group of amazing African-American visual artists. This resource is a great way to introduce students to artists such as:

Nancy Prophet
Edward Mitchell Bannister
Robert Scott Duncanson
Vivian Schuyler Key
Beauford Delaney
William H, Johnson
Gordon Parks
Margaret Taylor-Burroughs
Norman Lewis
Charles Alston
Varnette Honeywood
Carl Owens
Eugene Grigsby
Allan Crite
Annie Lee
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Faith Ringgold

Geometric Design Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Faith Ringgold’s painting, Windows of the Wedding #2: Breakfast in Bed, 1974, this lesson will help young artists develop their understanding of shapes in art. While this lesson was designed for young artists in primary grades, it can be tailored to use with older artists. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more art lessons, resources and tips.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Geometric Design Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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5 Great Women Artists Art History Graphic Organizers

$4.99
This set of art history graphic organizers, is a great way to organize factual information from research or a lecture about each artist. Print each sheet and make as many copies as you need. The set features five amazing female artists:

1. Frida Kahlo
2. Elizabeth Catlett
3. Augusta Savage
4. Georgia O'Keeffe
5. Faith Ringgold
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Dr. Faith Ringgold Portrait Art Print

$6.99

Celebrate great women artists with our Faith Ringgold Portrait Art Print by Alicia L. McDaniel. You can print this PDF portrait art on your personal printer or take it to a print shop to print a smaller or larger size.Explore our websiteto find more art education resources featuring Dr. Faith Ringgold.

 

This Art Resource Includes:

·      Artist Biographical Info

·      Dr. Faith Ringgold Portrait Art Print (Total Print Size, including border, is 8.5” x 11”)

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Ellis Wilson

Fish on the Move Art Lesson

$3.99
This fun art lesson is inspired by the painting "Chinese Kites" created by talented artist Ellis Wilson. Students will enjoy creating this resist watercolor painting.
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Family Collage Art Lesson

$2.99
Inspired by Ellis Wilson's painting entitled, Four Sisters, our latest art lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to elements of design such as texture and shape.

This Resource Include:
-Teacher Prep Tips
-Family Collage Art Lesson with step-by-step photos
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Colorful Bus Art Lesson

$3.99

Inspired by Ellis Wilson's painting, Haitian Campion, this art lesson is great for young artists to develop their drawing skills. The lesson also compliments the book, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena.


This Resource Includes:

Lesson Prep/Tips

Colorful Bus Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Allan Crite

Great African-American Artists Coloring & Activity Book 2.0

$19.99
Our latest coloring book features another group of amazing African-American visual artists. This resource is a great way to introduce students to artists such as:

Nancy Prophet
Edward Mitchell Bannister
Robert Scott Duncanson
Vivian Schuyler Key
Beauford Delaney
William H, Johnson
Gordon Parks
Margaret Taylor-Burroughs
Norman Lewis
Charles Alston
Varnette Honeywood
Carl Owens
Eugene Grigsby
Allan Crite
Annie Lee
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Neighborhood Collage Art Lesson

$5.50
Our Neighborhood Collage Art Lesson is inspired by the art of Allan Crite. This art lesson is designed for young artists in grades 2-5 and can be tailored to use with other grade levels. Explore our website to find more art resources inspired by Allan Crite.

This Resource Includes:
·      Lesson Prep/Tips
·      Neighborhood Collage Art Lesson (with step-by-step pictures)
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1 Pt. Perspective Drawing Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the "neighborhood" paintings by the artist, Allan Crite, this lesson has a step-by-step tutorial sheet to help students create a 1 pt. perspective drawing. Each step uses simple lines and shapes. This lesson also includes a detailed lesson plan.


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Synthia Saint James

Kwanzaa Postage Stamp Art Lesson

$3.99
This art lesson is a great way to introduce students to the cultural holiday Kwanzaa through the creation of a postage stamp design.

​The lesson includes:
Kwanzaa Postage Stamp Layout Sheets
Lesson Plan with step-by-step photos
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Family Reunion Collage Art Lesson

$5.50

Celebrate summer fun with this art lesson inspired by the art of prolific artist Synthia Saint James and the children's picture book, Family Reunion by Chad & Dad Richardson and Ashleigh Corrin. While the lesson was designed for young artists in grades 3-5, it can be tailored to use with different grades. Explore our website to find more great art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

  • Lesson Prep/Tips
  • Family Reunion Collage Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)


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Neighborhood Clay Tile Art Lesson

$2.00

Inspired by Synthia Saint James' beautiful book, Sunday, this lesson is a great way to help young artists develop an understanding of colors and shapes in art. 


This Lesson Includes:

* Lesson Prep & Tips

* Lesson Plan with step-by-step photos

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Jean-Michel Basquiat

Graffiti Name Art Lesson

$3.99
Inspired by the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, our Graffiti Name Art Lesson is a great way to introduce young artists to the art element of texture and shape. While the art lesson was designed for students in grades 5-6, it can be tailored to use with older students.
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Colorful Crown Art Lesson

$3.99

Our Colorful Crown Art Lesson is inspired by the prolific art of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the children’s picture book The ABC’s of Black History by Rio Cortez. While this lesson was designed for young artists ages 4-6, it can also be used with older children. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com   to find more art tips and resources.


This Resource Includes:

·      Lesson Prep/Tips

·      Colorful Crown Art Lesson (with step-by-step photos)

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Outstanding Black Male Artists Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt

$24.95 - $30.95

Celebrate outstanding Black men in art with this colorful shirt. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women.


Featured Artists:

  • Jean-MIchel Basquiat
  • Romare Bearden
  • Aaron Douglas
  • William Johnson
  • Jacob Lawrence
  • Horace Pippin
  • Ellis Wilson



• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)

• Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester

• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester

• Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester

• Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester

• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)

• Pre-shrunk fabric

• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

• Side-seamed

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Harriet Powers

Harriet Powers Portrait Art Print

$6.99

Celebrate great women with our Harriet Powers Portrait Art Print by Alicia L. McDaniel. You can print this portrait art on your personal printer or take it to a print shop to print a smaller or larger size. Explore our website to find more art education resources featuring Harriet Powers.

 

This Art Resource Includes:

·      Artist Biographical Info

·      Harriet Powers Portrait Art Print (Total Print Size, including border is 8.5” x 11”)

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Phenomenal Black Women Artists Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt

$24.95 - $30.95

Celebrate phenomenal black women artists with this colorful shirt.. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women.


Featured Artists:

  • Selma Burke
  • Elizabeth Catlett
  • Clementine Hunter
  • Lois Mailou Jones
  • Edmonia Lewis
  • Harriet Powers
  • Alma Thomas




• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)

• Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester

• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester

• Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester

• Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester

• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)

• Pre-shrunk fabric

• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

• Side-seamed

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