Below are links to different art activities and workshops of the Where Art Lives curriculum. Each link has lessons that you can use on your own or in your classroom. Contact Todd Berman whereartlivessf@gmail.com for more details.

The Facts

Information about graffiti laws and artist rights in San Francisco. Painting without permission can be a crime that is punished, but if you have permission, you have rights and protections as an artist.

Street art photo scavenger hunt

Notice the art you see in the streets of your neighborhood and collect pictures of the art you would like to discuss with your classmates. Our slideshow will help you recognize some of the types of art you might see.

Practice your fills

Printable coloring pages and a slide show so you can collaborate with esteemed local artists about the core principles of Hip Hop culture.

How to draw Graffiti style lettering

Step-by-step instructions about how to draw a funky graffiti style letter.

Design your neighborhood

Use our printable worksheet and coloring pages to design a neighborhood on your own or with a group of classmates.

Scribble Your Feelings

A lesson about using art to access our emotions, and using our emotions to make meaningful art. This lesson requires no artistic skill. It can help you release your stress and trauma and then tell a story about your feelings.

Using your sketchbook

Videos and a slideshow about how artists use their sketchbooks.

Where Art lives video resources

Browse our library of videos about graffiti history, technique, and the role of graffiti in our neighborhoods.

More resources

A self-assessment rubric for students who use art to explore any topic, and links to lessons from other creators.

Community Art Challenge - a final project

Once you’ve developed your artistic style and skills as a graffiti artist, how will you use your art to uplift your community?