The mission of the Art Department at Oakridge is to provide a safe, enriching and respectful environment in which all children will develop the conceptual skills, creativity, craftsmanship, and attitudes necessary to make personally meaningful works of art.

The Art Team

Ms. Allison Platz: allison.platz@apsva.us or on Twitter @PlatzArtClass

Ms. Taylor Perez: taylor.perez@apsva.us or on Twitter @PerezArtClass

@PlatzArtClass

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

5th graders are working so hard on the set painting for the “School Daze” play next week! #apsartsgreat @Ms_SternerMusic @OakridgeSpecial https://t.co/rs0PODfAV1

Published June 04, 19 2:14PM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

Thank you PTA for supporting the first #OakridgeArtExpo to showcase our #ChoiceArt program. We look forward to doing this again next year! https://t.co/fJBKKJBxFL

Published May 09, 19 7:27AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

Join us for the first annual #OakridgeArtExpo tonight! Open house reception 6-8 pm. PTA meeting at 7. We are excited to see you there! #apsartsgreat ⁦@OakridgeConnect⁩ ⁦@APSArts⁩ ⁦@OakridgeSpecial⁩ ⁦@PerezArtClass⁩ https://t.co/PoZvtBC5HF

Published May 07, 19 6:10AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

Sneak peak of the #OakridgeArtExpo! Art is going up all over the hallways to be ready for the open house reception next Tuesday, May 7th, 6-8pm. Drop by that evening to enjoy the hard work of our artists! ⁦@OakridgeKinder⁩ ⁦@OakridgeConnect⁩ ⁦@OakridgeSpecial⁩ https://t.co/1aKd81ShJs

Published May 01, 19 2:47PM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

Artists have been working hard to curate the #OakridgeArtExpo school-wide exhibit! Mr. Nelson's 4th grade decided to group their work by subject matter, while Ms. Shafer's @OakridgeKinder class arranged by color. @OakridgeConnect @oakridgespecial #apsartsgreat https://t.co/RBmdlaCOqV

Published April 25, 19 8:45AM

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Mrs. Perez

@PerezArtClass

Come to The Oakridge play! So much fun and comedy! At 6pm on the 13th and at school on the 14th. #comeandbeamazed !! https://t.co/Qo2zVQ4zk3

Published June 13, 19 10:46AM

Mrs. Perez

@PerezArtClass

Come see the Oakridge play called School Daze today at 6 pm or tomorrow during the school day! #schooldaze #oakridge5thgrade #OakridgePlay #theater #music

Published June 13, 19 10:30AM

Mrs. Perez

@PerezArtClass

RT @MrMartiniMusic: Come to Oakridge on June 13 at 6pm to see our 5th grade play! Watch as new 6th graders try to survive the first day of…

Published June 13, 19 10:24AM

Mrs. Perez

@PerezArtClass

RT @MrMartiniMusic: OAKRIDGE 5TH GRADE PRESENTS: SCHOOL DAZE #OAKRIDGE #SCHOOLDAZE JUNE 13 AT 6PM IN THE GYM https://t.co/FqfckNTRdU

Published June 13, 19 10:24AM

Mrs. Perez

@PerezArtClass

Plz join us today at 6pm for the school daze play at Oakridge elementary school #schooldaze #theater #elementaryplay #perezclassiscool

Published June 13, 19 10:23AM

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Kid Friendly Art Websites

Elements of Art:

• Interactive Color Wheel
• Color Symbolism
• The Artist Toolkit

Art Museums:

• The Met Museum for Kids
• National Gallery for Kids
• MoMA for Kids

Art History:

• Ancient Cultures
• Art and World Myths
• Picassohead

Local Art Resources for Parents

• Arlington Artists Academy
• Arlington Arts Center
• The Art League of Alexandria
• Smithsonian
• THEARC
• Workhouse