The Art That Moves People initiative, a collaboration between Aldine ISD and Houston METRO, is featured in the May/June 2024 issue of Texas School Business magazine. This program engages students in designing bus shelter artwork that represents their school pride and encourages future artistic pursuits . The competition challenges students to consider how their artwork can impact their community, creating a public display that connects their work to their school campus.
Kaylee Newman, director of visual arts at Aldine ISD, emphasizes the importance of the competition in validating students’ artistic abilities, building an artistic community and providing a platform for students to express their cultural identity. The initiative promotes inclusivity and diversity, allowing students to contribute to their community and share their unique stories through art installations.
The Art That Moves People competition is judged based on a rubric that aims to present the school’s culture, values and strengths to the community. Students participating in the competition are encouraged to engage a diverse audience on a daily basis by designing bus shelter artwork that speaks directly to the needs and interests of their community. The winning designs are displayed in local METRO bus shelters, becoming a permanent fixture in the community and bringing pride to the school while inspiring future artists and exciting the community.
To read more about this initiative and see examples of student designs visit Texas School Business (pages 24-25).