Thanks for joining us to celebrate this year’s Maclay Middle School art entries for the North Florida Fair Art Show! I am thrilled to showcase the impressive talent and creativity of our students, and we’re excited to bring their work to the community in person and online. Honored to be able to share the work on our blog!
For middle school students, art plays an especially important role. This is a unique time when students are discovering who they are, exploring new ideas, and beginning to develop their own perspectives. Through art, they learn to express complex feelings and stories that go beyond words. It’s also an opportunity for them to experiment with different techniques, develop problem-solving skills, and build the resilience that comes with creative work. At Maclay, we’re proud to nurture our students' creative growth and support them in bringing their unique visions to life.
This year, our Visual Arts Department was fortunate to have over 20 submissions in each division, with each of our four art teachers contributing our Visual Arts will represent the school well. The variety is incredible, spanning from K-12 and representing a range of styles, subjects, and techniques. Below, you’ll find the Middle School projects we’re so excited to share. Whether it’s painting, photography, drawing, or mixed media, our students have poured their hearts into their work.
Social media is another wonderful way we’re connecting our students' work with family, friends, and our wider community. By sharing our students’ artwork online, we can extend this celebration beyond the fairgrounds, showing how art enriches our lives and fosters connection. If you’re able to visit the fair and share photos, please tag us @MaclayFineArts—we’d love to see your favorites and celebrate together!
Scroll down to enjoy our Middle School entries, and feel free to check out the links below to see submissions from previous years. Thank you for your support, and for celebrating the creative spirit of our Maclay students!
Teaching art is our passion because we believe in the power of creativity to inspire, empower, and connect. Art allows students to explore their imagination, express themselves, and build confidence in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. We’re here to support, encourage, and celebrate each unique voice in our department, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Below is the link to see the elementary art for the North Florida Fair (2024) from Mrs. Hicks:
Until next time, keep creating and exploring! 1969 (Mrs. Daniel)
