Art
Our art program is a safe way for students to express themselves while building their confidence and self-esteem; choice-based art gives students agency while still developing essential skills and mastering various concepts.
Choice-Based Art
Our art classes utilize a choice-based art approach, which means students are introduced to a variety of techniques, materials, artists, and subject matter but have the opportunity to explore what interests them. In a choice-based art classroom, students are the artists. They have ownership, make decisions, problem solve, collaborate, and learn to persevere. Students are encouraged to create as a way of self-exploration and expression and are guided by our expert teachers. The result is that when you walk through our hallways, you see a display of unique, meaningful art.
Teaching art at Logos is a very exciting and unique opportunity where our primary focus is on establishing a secure and inclusive art classroom atmosphere for all students. We provide a choice-based open art studio that encourages students to feel comfortable, have fun, play, and freely express themselves. liz sprick, lead art instructor
Logos Mural Project
Our annual Mural Project has been in existence for more than 25 years and is an opportunity for Logos Students to give back to the community while using their creativity. Past mural sites include Jubilee Ministries, Earth Dance Organic Farm School, Ride on St. Louis, and United Cerebral Palsy Heartland.
Once a mural site is selected, students research the organization, make a list of questions, tour the site, and interview the "client" to discover what kind of mural best fits their needs. Students create several sketches and finalize the design after approval from the organization. The mural program teaches students to give back, work with others, collaborate, and meet deadlines. Students work hard during the summer session painting the mural and, at the end, celebrate with a dedication ceremony.
The 2024 mural was donated to a project called 'Migrant and Immigrant Community Action Project'. The student mural team's design and plans reflect MICA as an oasis for all people - we are all under the same sky, MICA is a helping hand (an olive branch), providing a safe space for migrants and immigrants, free from judgement.
2024 Mural Team Artist Statement
The Logos muralists began their research for their dedication to the art styles of the Middle-East, Mexico, and Central and South America. You can see this represented in the bright warm colors within the radial geometric designs. The big idea of Every Human is Under the Same Sun and Sky is represented by the bright warm sun rays shining down onto the second big idea of the Oasis that represents M.I.C.A. The oasis is made up of many symbolic representations of how M.I.C.A. is a safe haven for all their clients. The olive tree is for stability and its branches for lending a hand. Water, for crossing all barriers. Surrounding the oasis is a swarm of butterflies to represent flight, life, transformation, change, and growth. Lastly it is all tied together by a hugging border made up of dahlias that represents resilience, dignity, and strength. These are the interpretations from the Logos students, enjoy!
Alyx, Aoife, Avora, Elektra, Erin, Kaden, Karah, Lila, Lilly, Zola, and Ms. Liz
Art Murals
