From oil pastel to soapstone sculpture, various successful grade 7, 8 and 9 art projects with be explored. Session participants will discuss student exemplars, project extensions and formal assessment rubrics that connect with the Alberta Art Curriculum. Participants will be able to create a project exemplar to take with them during this session. Art is a vehicle to engage students of any academic or physical ability. Students can utilize art as a tool to gain a better sense of wellness, creativity and self-confidence through the exploration of the arts.