In 6–8 guided sessions, students work together in activities that expand their understanding of one another and their cultures.
Students engage in a collaborative storytelling experience that includes:
Cycle 3: Global Voices-ArtLink 4-Week Program Intensive
Contact Annette Thompson, Program Manager, for more information.
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 explore:
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.
Global Voices – ArtLink has a number of transformative outcomes.
Creative Connections provides partner teachers with:
Need-based financial assistance is available. Grades 4–12, any subject.
| Price | GV-ArtLink Program |
|---|---|
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$995 |
GV-ArtLink with 1 facilitated International Video Conference |
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$1,200 |
GV-ArtLink EXPANDED:
Everything in GV-ArtLink + a 2nd facilitated international video conference |
* At less than $4 per student, per class session, GV-ArtLink makes meaningful global connections accessible. Add a second live international exchange for just $205 more!
Global Voices-ArtLink teachers will be able to access our guidelines, lessons, and program materials on our Notion platform, a simple online workspace. All the materials are designed to provide a clearer, easier, and impactful experience.
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.
Padlet is an interactive online platform where students share their artwork, ideas, and reflections with their international partner classrooms throughout the GV–ArtLink exchange.
Below is a preview of posts, comments, and art shared on Padlet between classes in the U.S. and Uganda.
| ArtLink Basic | ArtLink w/ Virtual Exchange | ArtLink Expanded | ArtLink RainForest w/ Virtual Exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Core Activity |
Art exchange |
Art exchange |
Art exchange |
Art exchange |
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Communication |
Asynchronous |
1 interactive video conference |
2 interactive video conferences |
2 interactive video conferences |
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Workshops |
-- |
-- |
Artifact workshop |
Intro workshop |
|
Cycles Available |
Both cycles available |
Both cycles available |
Both cycles available |
Cycle 2 only |
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, Taiwan, Cyprus, England, Estonia, The Gambia, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Turkey & Ukraine.
The Susie Salomon Visionary Award
This award is given annually to one of our Global Voices-ArtLink educators who has made extraordinary efforts to bring global understanding to their students and community along with their overseas partners, providing excellence in leadership, inspiration, and vision.
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.
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 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:
The RainForest ArtLink program runs in the spring. Applications are accepted in the fall.
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)
Application forms available in English, Spanish and Japanese.
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’ 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.
Each season we share news and updates about our work that impacts students and teachers around the world!
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