Middle School Art Projects

Looking for middle school art projects that go beyond the basics? This collection offers a wide range of engaging lessons—perfect for both intermediate and art projects for jr high—that connect students with diverse artists, cultures, and materials.

From art history to contemporary creativity, you’ll find projects inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, Peter Max, Yayoi Kusama, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Roy Lichtenstein, and more. In addition, there are multicultural units exploring ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Greek art, as well as modern digital art projects and zentangle-inspired designs.

Students will work with a variety of materials, including paint, oil pastels, markers, and colored pencils. Because of this variety, you can choose projects that fit your curriculum while keeping students engaged and challenged. Whether you want a famous artist-inspired roll-a-dice activity or a cultural exploration, these middle school art projects bring both skill-building and creativity to your classroom.