Global Voices - ArtLink

Bringing students together through art and virtual dialogue to inspire global awareness and cross-cultural understanding.

Global Voices-ArtLink exchange program for 4th-12th graders

In 6–8 guided sessions, students work together in activities that expand their understanding of one another and their cultures.

In Global Voices–ArtLink, students engage in a collaborative storytelling experience that includes:

Creating artwork that conveys stories drawn from their own experiences, culture, and values.

Exchanging artwork with a partner class in another country through our dedicated interactive online platform.

Exploring their partners’ artwork with guided questions and activities, uncovering new understandings of both their own culture and others.

Sharing insights virtually through asynchronous posts or one or more fully facilitated Interactive Video Conferences (IVCs).

The Impact of the IVC Experience

You and your students will take part in an Intercultural Video Conference (IVC) a live, interactive exchange where classrooms connect across borders to share art, ideas, and perspectives.

Through these meaningful conversations, students not only discuss their creative work but also build global awareness, empathy, and communication skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Please enjoy this short preview of IVCs in action, featuring inspiring connections between U.S. students and their peers in The Gambia, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Each IVC is fully facilitated by the Creative Connections team to ensure a smooth, engaging, and impactful experience for everyone involved.

Learn more about IVC options on the application.

Why GV-ArtLink matters now?

The world’s most pressing challenges require collaborative solutions across cultural boundaries. GV-ArtLink prepares students to be effective global citizens who can work respectfully and effectively across differences.

Your students will be exposed to:

21st Century Skills Development
Equity & Inclusion
Global Problem-Solving Preparation
Social-Emotional Learning Integration

The GV-ArtLink Difference

GV-ArtLink transforms how students see themselves, their peers, and their role in the world—creating confident, empathetic global citizens prepared to build bridges and solve problems across all boundaries.

GV-ArtLink utilizes:

Authentic Relationships
Skills-Based Approach
Student Agency

Global Voices – ArtLink has a number of transformative outcomes.

Implementation Support

Creative Connections provides partner teachers with:

Teacher Preparation
Curriculum Resources
Partnership Facilitation
Program Evaluation

Price	GV-ArtLink Program 2025-2026
$995	Global Voices - ArtLink with one IVC
$1,200	Global Voices - ArtLink EXPANDED with two IVCs

We offer 10% discount for schools enrolling in 3 or more classes. Need-based financial support is available. See the application for more details.

Updated Curriculum

After a year of thoughtful development, under the guidance of a global education expert, we have updated our curriculum! Global Voices-ArtLink teachers will now be able to access our updated guidelines, lessons, and program materials on our Notion platform, a simple online workspace.

All the materials are designed to provide a clearer, easier, and an even more impactful experience.

Your students will create artwork reflecting their culture and values, share it with partner classrooms, and engage in facilitated discussions about their creations. The “Teacher Information Hub” is your central resource for Global Voices-ArtLink program materials. Here you’ll find the program overview, lesson plans and worksheets, important program links, and additional resources.

ArtLink Options

	ArtLink Basic	ArtLink w/ Virtual Exchange	ArtLink Expanded	ArtLink RainForest w/ Virtual Exchange
Core Activity	Art exchange	Art exchange	Art exchange	Art exchange
Communication	Asynchronous	1 interactive video conference	2 interactive video conferences	2 interactive video conferences
Workshops	--	--	Artifact workshop	Intro workshop
Cycles Available	Both cycles available	Both cycles available	Both cycles available	Cycle 2 only

Program Timeline

Teachers have the option to apply for Global Voices – ArtLink in two cycles: September – December (Cycle 1) or January – June (Cycle 2). Programs include partner engagement through one, or two live video conferences, or asynchronous posting.

Applications are accepted all year.

Feature partner classes in specific countries or regions including: Guatemala, Israel, Taiwan, Cyprus, England, Estonia, The Gambia, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Turkey & Ukraine.

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RainForest ArtLink

Similar to the traditional ArtLink program, RainForest ArtLink connects classrooms worldwide through exchanging art.

U.S. classrooms are specifically paired with similar classes in the heart of the Guatemalan, Costa Rican or Brazilian rainforests.

RainForest ArtLink

Similar to the traditional ArtLink program, RainForest ArtLink connects classrooms worldwide through exchanging art.

U.S. classrooms are specifically paired with similar classes in the heart of the Guatemalan, Costa Rican or Brazilian rainforests.

About the Program

RainForest ArtLink is designed for 3rd-12th graders. Its student-based learning model reinforces classroom instruction in social studies, Spanish language, science and the arts. Students build bridges with their peers, which promotes global competency and greater cultural understanding. Program curricula is delivered through lesson plans (in English and Spanish) provided to participating classrooms.

Students in the program will:

Be introspective about the environment and cultural inter-dependency of complex ecosystems
Discover the power of art to convey ideas
Attain a new perspective into their own culture
Expand awareness, understanding and appreciation of the lives of their peers living in another country
Understand concepts such as “sustainability” from their interaction with primary source materials and real peers who live in the rainforest

The RainForest ArtLink program runs in the spring. Applications are accepted in the fall.

Case Studies

U.S. - Guatemala in 2015

Timeline

Program runs in the spring

September-December: Applications accepted
January: Program launch and introductory workshop
March: Submit art work (second Friday of the month)
April: Processing the Art (at Creative Connections)
May: Receive partners’ art
May-June: Live videoconference with partner class
December: Fall/Winter International Children’s Art Exhibit (live and online)

Ready to Apply?

Application forms available in English, Spanish and Japanese.

For Teachers

Our Global Voices – ArtLink programs not only connect students, but also teachers! Check out opportunities for teachers and educators to connect.

Creative Connections provides partner teachers with:

Teacher to Teacher -a one-on-one virtual introduction of partner teachers. You’ll start your cross-cultural journey with a video conference to meet your partner teacher and discuss your schools, students, and program plans
An energized and motivated international partner art class
Global Voices – ArtLink lesson plans
A thoughtful set of art produced for your class by your overseas partner
Fully facilitated video conferences by CC staff
Office staff, always available for advice & support
Translation services when needed
Annual International Art Portfolio featuring art from current partner countries
Certificates for all participating classes and for students whose artwork was selected for exhibit
EducatorsConnect – networking and professional development opportunities
Training in methodologies for effective VE (virtual exchange)

‘Teacher-to-Teacher’ IVC
USA and Guatemala

For Teachers

Our Global Voices – ArtLink programs not only connect students, but also teachers! Check out opportunities for teachers and educators to connect.

Creative Connections provides partner teachers with:

Teacher to Teacher -a one-on-one virtual introduction of partner teachers. You’ll start your cross-cultural journey with a video conference to meet your partner teacher and discuss your schools, students, and program plans
An energized and motivated international partner art class
Global Voices – ArtLink lesson plans
A thoughtful set of art produced for your class by your overseas partner
Fully facilitated video conferences by CC staff
Office staff, always available for advice & support
Translation services when needed
Annual International Art Portfolio featuring art from current partner countries
Certificates for all participating classes and for students whose artwork was selected for exhibit
EducatorsConnect – networking and professional development opportunities
Training in methodologies for effective VE (virtual exchange)

‘Teacher-to-Teacher’ IVC
USA and Guatemala

EducatorsConnect brings together Global Voices-ArtLink teachers from around the world to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another through regular Zoom meetups.

It’s also a space to engage with experts in the field, offering fresh perspectives, skill-building opportunities, and discussions on key topics in education today.

Past sessions have explored powerful themes like teaching for global citizenship, fostering social justice in the classroom, and navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.