How does Artbx work?
Artbx provides ready-to-teach visual arts curriculum for elementary schools and enrichment programs. Depending on the program selected, schools receive access to either 84 ready-to-teach lessons or the expanded Core+ collection of 178 lessons. Resources include lesson plans, presentation videos, demonstration videos, digital slides, idea sheets, and student examples.
We handle the curriculum planning so teachers and staff can focus on instruction. Artbx can be implemented by art teachers, classroom teachers, enrichment staff, or parent volunteers, and optional art supply packages are available for schools seeking a more complete solution.
What different elementary school art programs do you offer?
Artbx offers two schoolwide curriculum options: Core Art Curriculum and Core+ Art Curriculum. We also offer customized District & Multi-Site Plans for districts and organizations serving multiple locations. Optional art supply packages are available with any program. To compare programs and pricing, click here.
Is the Artbx curriculum aligned with the National Core Arts Standards?
Yes. Artbx lessons are aligned to the National Core Arts Standards strands (VA:Cr, VA:Pr, VA:Re, VA:Cn). Lessons support the four artistic processes—Create, Present, Respond, and Connect—and are structured for developmentally appropriate instruction across grades K–6.
How is the Artbx curriculum organized by grade level?
Artbx is organized using a clear K–6 curriculum structure to support both instructional planning and long-term implementation. Lessons are grouped into grade-level bands--K–1, 2–3, and 4–6—and organized into strands such as studio practice, elements of art, principles of design, artist studies, cultural connections, and interdisciplinary learning. This organization supports developmentally appropriate skill progression while giving schools flexibility in pacing.
Does Artbx include a Scope & Sequence and Curriculum Map?
Yes. Artbx includes district-friendly curriculum planning documents, including a Scope & Sequence, Curriculum Map, and supporting overview tables. These documents help schools and districts understand how lessons build over time, how skills progress across grade bands, and how instruction aligns with national standards.
Does Artbx support district-wide or multi-site implementation?
Yes. Artbx offers District & Multi-Site Plans designed for district adoption, charter networks, pilot programs, and organizations serving multiple locations. These plans include flexible licensing, consistent curriculum resources, implementation support, and optional art supply packages. Customized pricing is based on the number of sites, enrollment, and program needs.
How do District & Multi-Site Plans work?
District & Multi-Site Plans provide customized curriculum licensing for districts and organizations serving multiple locations. Plans may include Core or Core+ access, implementation support, onboarding, and optional supply packages. Pricing is based on the number of sites, enrollment, and program scope.
Can Artbx be implemented as a weekly art program?
Yes. Artbx is designed to support consistent instruction across the school year and can be implemented as a weekly art program, depending on your school schedule and instructional minutes. Schools may also use Artbx flexibly—such as implementing lessons seasonally, during enrichment blocks, during rotations, or as part of an art elective or specials schedule.
Can Artbx be implemented on a two-year cycle?
Yes. Many schools implement Artbx using a two-year rotation, especially when lessons are delivered within grade bands (K–1, 2–3, 4–6). With this model, students complete one set of lessons in Year 1 and a different set in Year 2, then repeat the cycle. This approach supports long-term implementation while minimizing repeated projects and simplifying multi-year planning.
Will students repeat the same lessons each year?
Artbx is designed to prevent unnecessary repetition. Schools may implement the curriculum so that each grade level completes unique lessons each year, or schools may choose a two-year cycle model within grade bands. Both options ensure students receive varied and engaging art experiences across elementary school.
How much teacher prep time is required?
Artbx lessons are designed to be practical for real school settings. Most lessons require minimal prep and use common classroom art supplies. Each lesson includes clear materials lists, teacher guidance, and student-facing visuals so staff can implement lessons without extensive planning.
Can Artbx be taught by classroom teachers, parent volunteers, or non-art staff?
Yes. Artbx is designed specifically to support schools with varying levels of art staffing. Lessons are easy-to-follow and highly supported, making Artbx a great option for classroom teachers, parent volunteers, paraprofessionals, enrichment staff, or rotating teachers—even without an art background.
Does Artbx support students with special needs and diverse learners?
Yes. Artbx lessons are designed to be accessible, engaging, and flexible. Schools may adapt materials, simplify steps, provide templates, or adjust pacing to support diverse learners, including students receiving special education services or English learners. The curriculum is designed for inclusive classroom implementation.
Do lessons include differentiation and support for varying skill levels?
Yes. Artbx lessons are designed to work for a wide range of learners and skill levels. Many lessons naturally support differentiation by allowing students to increase complexity through detail, composition, layering, or media choices. Teachers can also use Artbx resources to adjust pacing and support student success while still maintaining high expectations.
Can Artbx be implemented in different scheduling models (specials rotation, enrichment, classroom blocks)?
Yes. Artbx is flexible and can be implemented in a variety of school schedules, including weekly art instruction, specials rotation models, enrichment blocks, before- or after-school programs, and art electives or intervention/enrichment periods. Schools may choose pacing that fits their instructional minutes, staffing structure, and implementation goals.
How do schools access the Artbx lessons and curriculum resources?
Schools receive access to a digital library of Artbx lessons through a school login. This makes it easy for staff members to access lesson materials across classrooms while supporting consistent implementation. Many schools use Artbx collaboratively across grade levels and teams.
Does Artbx work with Google Drive and Google Slides?
Yes. Artbx lessons include digital presentation resources that work well with school technology environments, including Google-based workflows. Many schools use Artbx presentation slides in classroom projection systems or interactive panels.
Can multiple teachers use Artbx at the same time?
Yes. Artbx is designed for schoolwide access so multiple teachers and staff members can use lessons simultaneously. This supports implementation across classrooms, grade levels, and enrichment settings.
Is Artbx a good option for after-school programs or enrichment programs?
Yes. Artbx works well for after-school, enrichment, summer, and community-based programs. Lessons are easy to follow, flexible in length, and can be taught by staff members with or without formal art-teaching experience. District & Multi-Site Plans are also available for organizations operating across multiple program locations.
Are art supplies provided to schools?
Art supplies are available as an optional add-on with Core, Core+, and District & Multi-Site Plans. Supply packages may include commonly used materials such as tempera paint, watercolor paint, oil pastels, brushes, markers, colored pencils, glue, and art paper. Packages can be customized based on enrollment, lesson frequency, grade levels, and program needs. Schools may also choose to purchase the curriculum separately and use their existing supplies.
What is the cost of the Artbx program?
Pricing varies based on the curriculum option, number of sites, enrollment, and whether art supplies are added. Core and Core+ are priced per site, while District & Multi-Site Plans include customized volume pricing. Optional art supply packages can also be added based on your program needs. To view current pricing and compare options, click here.
Are there grants or donors that can fund the Artbx art program for schools?
Sometimes. We occasionally work with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community partners that support visual arts education. Funding availability varies and cannot be guaranteed, but schools facing budget limitations are welcome to contact us to discuss possible options. If cost is a barrier for your school, please contact us to discuss possible funding options.
Our school already has an art teacher. Do we still need Artbx?
Certainly! Even if your school already has an art teacher, Artbx can still be a valuable addition to your art program. Artbx is designed to complement and enhance existing art instruction. By incorporating Artbx into your curriculum, your art teacher can have more time and resources to focus on teaching and engaging with students directly. Artbx provides a wealth of resources, including lesson plans, videos, materials, and creative ideas, that can support and supplement the art teacher's efforts. It can bring fresh perspectives, innovative techniques, and a diverse range of artistic experiences to the classroom, elevating the overall quality of your art program. Ultimately, Artbx can help transform a good art program into a great one, fostering creativity, inspiring students, and expanding the horizons of artistic possibilities within your school.
We do not have an art teacher. Who will teach the art lessons?
Schools without a full-time art teacher are a strong fit for Artbx. Your school simply needs to identify a point person to help coordinate the program. This could be a teacher, administrator, paraeducator, parent volunteer, enrichment instructor, or other staff member. The site coordinator receives access to the digital curriculum and can work with the Artbx team to support implementation. No previous art-teaching experience is required.
I have more questions. Where can I get answers?
Have another question? Contact our team, and we’ll help you choose the right curriculum, pricing, and supply options for your school or organization.
Artbx provides ready-to-teach visual arts curriculum for elementary schools and enrichment programs. Depending on the program selected, schools receive access to either 84 ready-to-teach lessons or the expanded Core+ collection of 178 lessons. Resources include lesson plans, presentation videos, demonstration videos, digital slides, idea sheets, and student examples.
We handle the curriculum planning so teachers and staff can focus on instruction. Artbx can be implemented by art teachers, classroom teachers, enrichment staff, or parent volunteers, and optional art supply packages are available for schools seeking a more complete solution.
What different elementary school art programs do you offer?
Artbx offers two schoolwide curriculum options: Core Art Curriculum and Core+ Art Curriculum. We also offer customized District & Multi-Site Plans for districts and organizations serving multiple locations. Optional art supply packages are available with any program. To compare programs and pricing, click here.
Is the Artbx curriculum aligned with the National Core Arts Standards?
Yes. Artbx lessons are aligned to the National Core Arts Standards strands (VA:Cr, VA:Pr, VA:Re, VA:Cn). Lessons support the four artistic processes—Create, Present, Respond, and Connect—and are structured for developmentally appropriate instruction across grades K–6.
How is the Artbx curriculum organized by grade level?
Artbx is organized using a clear K–6 curriculum structure to support both instructional planning and long-term implementation. Lessons are grouped into grade-level bands--K–1, 2–3, and 4–6—and organized into strands such as studio practice, elements of art, principles of design, artist studies, cultural connections, and interdisciplinary learning. This organization supports developmentally appropriate skill progression while giving schools flexibility in pacing.
Does Artbx include a Scope & Sequence and Curriculum Map?
Yes. Artbx includes district-friendly curriculum planning documents, including a Scope & Sequence, Curriculum Map, and supporting overview tables. These documents help schools and districts understand how lessons build over time, how skills progress across grade bands, and how instruction aligns with national standards.
Does Artbx support district-wide or multi-site implementation?
Yes. Artbx offers District & Multi-Site Plans designed for district adoption, charter networks, pilot programs, and organizations serving multiple locations. These plans include flexible licensing, consistent curriculum resources, implementation support, and optional art supply packages. Customized pricing is based on the number of sites, enrollment, and program needs.
How do District & Multi-Site Plans work?
District & Multi-Site Plans provide customized curriculum licensing for districts and organizations serving multiple locations. Plans may include Core or Core+ access, implementation support, onboarding, and optional supply packages. Pricing is based on the number of sites, enrollment, and program scope.
Can Artbx be implemented as a weekly art program?
Yes. Artbx is designed to support consistent instruction across the school year and can be implemented as a weekly art program, depending on your school schedule and instructional minutes. Schools may also use Artbx flexibly—such as implementing lessons seasonally, during enrichment blocks, during rotations, or as part of an art elective or specials schedule.
Can Artbx be implemented on a two-year cycle?
Yes. Many schools implement Artbx using a two-year rotation, especially when lessons are delivered within grade bands (K–1, 2–3, 4–6). With this model, students complete one set of lessons in Year 1 and a different set in Year 2, then repeat the cycle. This approach supports long-term implementation while minimizing repeated projects and simplifying multi-year planning.
Will students repeat the same lessons each year?
Artbx is designed to prevent unnecessary repetition. Schools may implement the curriculum so that each grade level completes unique lessons each year, or schools may choose a two-year cycle model within grade bands. Both options ensure students receive varied and engaging art experiences across elementary school.
How much teacher prep time is required?
Artbx lessons are designed to be practical for real school settings. Most lessons require minimal prep and use common classroom art supplies. Each lesson includes clear materials lists, teacher guidance, and student-facing visuals so staff can implement lessons without extensive planning.
Can Artbx be taught by classroom teachers, parent volunteers, or non-art staff?
Yes. Artbx is designed specifically to support schools with varying levels of art staffing. Lessons are easy-to-follow and highly supported, making Artbx a great option for classroom teachers, parent volunteers, paraprofessionals, enrichment staff, or rotating teachers—even without an art background.
Does Artbx support students with special needs and diverse learners?
Yes. Artbx lessons are designed to be accessible, engaging, and flexible. Schools may adapt materials, simplify steps, provide templates, or adjust pacing to support diverse learners, including students receiving special education services or English learners. The curriculum is designed for inclusive classroom implementation.
Do lessons include differentiation and support for varying skill levels?
Yes. Artbx lessons are designed to work for a wide range of learners and skill levels. Many lessons naturally support differentiation by allowing students to increase complexity through detail, composition, layering, or media choices. Teachers can also use Artbx resources to adjust pacing and support student success while still maintaining high expectations.
Can Artbx be implemented in different scheduling models (specials rotation, enrichment, classroom blocks)?
Yes. Artbx is flexible and can be implemented in a variety of school schedules, including weekly art instruction, specials rotation models, enrichment blocks, before- or after-school programs, and art electives or intervention/enrichment periods. Schools may choose pacing that fits their instructional minutes, staffing structure, and implementation goals.
How do schools access the Artbx lessons and curriculum resources?
Schools receive access to a digital library of Artbx lessons through a school login. This makes it easy for staff members to access lesson materials across classrooms while supporting consistent implementation. Many schools use Artbx collaboratively across grade levels and teams.
Does Artbx work with Google Drive and Google Slides?
Yes. Artbx lessons include digital presentation resources that work well with school technology environments, including Google-based workflows. Many schools use Artbx presentation slides in classroom projection systems or interactive panels.
Can multiple teachers use Artbx at the same time?
Yes. Artbx is designed for schoolwide access so multiple teachers and staff members can use lessons simultaneously. This supports implementation across classrooms, grade levels, and enrichment settings.
Is Artbx a good option for after-school programs or enrichment programs?
Yes. Artbx works well for after-school, enrichment, summer, and community-based programs. Lessons are easy to follow, flexible in length, and can be taught by staff members with or without formal art-teaching experience. District & Multi-Site Plans are also available for organizations operating across multiple program locations.
Are art supplies provided to schools?
Art supplies are available as an optional add-on with Core, Core+, and District & Multi-Site Plans. Supply packages may include commonly used materials such as tempera paint, watercolor paint, oil pastels, brushes, markers, colored pencils, glue, and art paper. Packages can be customized based on enrollment, lesson frequency, grade levels, and program needs. Schools may also choose to purchase the curriculum separately and use their existing supplies.
What is the cost of the Artbx program?
Pricing varies based on the curriculum option, number of sites, enrollment, and whether art supplies are added. Core and Core+ are priced per site, while District & Multi-Site Plans include customized volume pricing. Optional art supply packages can also be added based on your program needs. To view current pricing and compare options, click here.
Are there grants or donors that can fund the Artbx art program for schools?
Sometimes. We occasionally work with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community partners that support visual arts education. Funding availability varies and cannot be guaranteed, but schools facing budget limitations are welcome to contact us to discuss possible options. If cost is a barrier for your school, please contact us to discuss possible funding options.
Our school already has an art teacher. Do we still need Artbx?
Certainly! Even if your school already has an art teacher, Artbx can still be a valuable addition to your art program. Artbx is designed to complement and enhance existing art instruction. By incorporating Artbx into your curriculum, your art teacher can have more time and resources to focus on teaching and engaging with students directly. Artbx provides a wealth of resources, including lesson plans, videos, materials, and creative ideas, that can support and supplement the art teacher's efforts. It can bring fresh perspectives, innovative techniques, and a diverse range of artistic experiences to the classroom, elevating the overall quality of your art program. Ultimately, Artbx can help transform a good art program into a great one, fostering creativity, inspiring students, and expanding the horizons of artistic possibilities within your school.
We do not have an art teacher. Who will teach the art lessons?
Schools without a full-time art teacher are a strong fit for Artbx. Your school simply needs to identify a point person to help coordinate the program. This could be a teacher, administrator, paraeducator, parent volunteer, enrichment instructor, or other staff member. The site coordinator receives access to the digital curriculum and can work with the Artbx team to support implementation. No previous art-teaching experience is required.
I have more questions. Where can I get answers?
Have another question? Contact our team, and we’ll help you choose the right curriculum, pricing, and supply options for your school or organization.
