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 Teacher

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

@PlatzArtClass

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

5th graders exploring photomontage. I wonder what they will create using the #collagestation I can't wait to see their creative thinking! @APSArts @OakridgeSpecial #choiceart https://t.co/K3RdaVszJv

Published November 18, 19 5:35PM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

I am amazed in the variety of student work! #personalizedlearning #choiceart ⁦@OakridgeConnect⁩ https://t.co/rcvThRz7b3

Published November 05, 19 11:42AM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

When students have the freedom #choiceart provides, amazing things happen. I love facilitating the learning of young artists! @OakridgeConnect @OakridgeSpecial https://t.co/GBW6MzIE6M

Published October 25, 19 4:57PM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

Went to @NMAAHC for @APSArts professional development field trip today. What an amazing experience! https://t.co/BWJzOoVP98

Published October 25, 19 4:45PM

Allison Platz

@PlatzArtClass

After creating their sketchbooks, students will get to experience a variety of drawing materials from the drawing station. I am so excited to see what our amazing artists create this year!#choiceart #personalizedlearning @OakridgeSpecial @APSArts https://t.co/uiWW1fIrbd

Published September 17, 19 11:15AM

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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