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Unit 10 · JuneUpcoming

Gallery Showcase & Final Assessment

Curate your year's work, present it in a public gallery, and reflect on your growth as an artist.

CurationExhibition designReflective writingFinal assessment

Unit Vocabulary

Curation

The process of selecting, organizing, and presenting artworks for an exhibition.

Exhibition

A public display of artworks arranged for an audience to view.

Artist Statement

A short written description by an artist explaining their work, process, and intentions.

Mounting

The process of attaching artwork to a backing or frame for display.

Reflection

A thoughtful written or verbal response examining your creative process, growth, and learning.

Visual Narrative

A story told primarily through images, sequence, and visual composition rather than words.

Legacy

The lasting impact or body of work an artist leaves behind.

Projects in this unit

1

Mounted Best Works

Select, mount, and label your strongest pieces from the year for display.

Select 3–5 pieces that represent your best work and growth
Each piece mounted and display-ready
Title card for each piece: title, medium, dimensions, artist name
Pieces cleaned and repaired as needed

2

Gallery Exhibition

Present your work in the end-of-year gallery showcase.

All mounted pieces displayed in your assigned gallery space
Present for the full duration of the gallery opening
Able to discuss each piece: what it is, how you made it, what you learned
Conduct yourself professionally as an exhibiting artist

3

Final Examination

Written and visual final exam covering the full year's concepts and vocabulary.

Review all vocabulary from Units 1–10
Be able to identify techniques and elements in unfamiliar artworks
Prepare a 1-paragraph reflection on your growth as an artist over the full year
Review cultural context from Unit 3 (Día de los Muertos) and Unit 8 (dreamcatcher traditions)

4

Year-End Reflection

Write a reflective essay on your growth, challenges, and proudest moments from the year.

Essay is 3–5 paragraphs
Addresses all 5 reflection prompts
Specific — names projects, techniques, and moments rather than speaking in generalities
Honest — includes challenges and failures, not just successes

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