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ARTEFFECT Competition Step 1: Choose Your Unsung Hero

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ARTEFFECT Competition
Steps to Participate
Step 1: Choose Your Unsung Hero
The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition for middle and high school students is open through April 21, 2026! The first step for young artists in creating an ARTEFFECT submission is to select an LMC Unsung Hero—an individual who resonates as a role model.

The ARTEFFECT website now features an Unsung Heroes Pictographs Interactive that encourages students to explore STEAM Unsung Heroes through images and photographs. Use this interactive to learn about the positive, profound, and lasting impact their contributions made across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics!
Pictographs Interactive
Remembering the Holocaust Session
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to join the next ARTEFFECT online session. Led by 2020 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and 2021 LMC Fellow Megan Helberg, this session explores best practices for guiding students in the creation of visual artworks representing stories of Unsung Heroes from the Holocaust and other genocides. All registrants will receive the lesson plan and recording. Attendees to the live session can receive a Certificate of Participation. Free to join—registration required. Learn more about the session and instructor.
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Ambassadors in Action!
Meet our 2024-2025 Ambassador Jennifer Bolesta, a Visual Art Teacher at Visitation Academy in St. Louis, Missouri.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. Here is an excerpt from Jenn’s multifaceted Capstone Project report:

“Each student created an original visual design inspired by their hero and chosen virtue. As a 7th grade class, we collaborated to select three designs, which were then transformed into large scale mosaics—a permanent tribute to these unsung heroes, which will be installed in our middle school’s new wing next summer. This public artwork serves as both a visual celebration of history and a reminder of the power of virtue in action.”

Congratulations to Jenn and her students at Visitation Academy for their incredible ARTEFFECT projects!
Read more about Jenn’s capstone project
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ARTEFFECT JOINS IN CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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Unsung Heroes from top left to bottom right: Elizabeth Jennings Graham, Vivien Thomas, Autherine Lucy Foster, Lt. James Reese Europe, Claudette Colvin, and Olaudah Equiano.
ARTEFFECT JOINS IN CELEBRATING
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
ARTEFFECT celebrates Black History Month by spotlighting these remarkable individuals listed below. From pioneers in civil rights and education to trailblazers in science, the arts, and beyond, these Unsung Heroes have made a positive and lasting impact on history. Learn about their stories below:

Through ARTEFFECT, educators and their students are invited to consider and creatively interpret the stories of Unsung Heroes through visual artworks and written impact statements. View the approved list of over 130 Unsung Heroes for the 2026 ARTEFFECT competition using the online directory.
ARTEFFECT Competition
Steps to Participate
Step 1: Choose Your Unsung Hero
The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition for middle and high school students is open through April 21, 2026! The first step for young artists in creating an ARTEFFECT submission is to select an LMC Unsung Hero—an individual who resonates as a role model.

The ARTEFFECT website now features an Unsung Heroes Timeline that situates civil rights and wartime Unsung Heroes in their specific time periods. Explore this interactive to learn about how these individuals made a positive, profound and lasting impact on the course of history!
Timeline Interactive
Remembering the Holocaust Session
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to join the next ARTEFFECT online session. Led by 2020 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and 2021 LMC Fellow Megan Helberg, this session explores best practices for guiding students in the creation of visual artworks representing stories of Unsung Heroes from the Holocaust and other genocides. All registrants will receive the lesson plan and recording. Attendees to the live session will receive a Certificate of Participation. Free to join—registration required. Learn more about the session and instructor.
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Lowell Milken Center: MONDAYS this February, enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa bar

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Visit the Lowell Milken Center

on MONDAYS this February

and enjoy a complimentary

hot cocoa bar!

February

2nd, 9th, & 23rd

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While you’re here, enter to win $50 in Chamber bucks!

The winner will be drawn on February 23rd.

Bring your friends or family and be inspired by UNSUNG HEROES and role models from history.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ARTEFFECT honors the lives lost and the courage of all those who stood for humanity.

You are invited to explore a list of over 30 Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust in the ARTEFFECT Directory. Unrecognized during their lifetimes, these Unsung Heroes, including Irena Sendler, Dr. Eugene Lazowski, and Pavel Weiner, demonstrated extraordinary heroic actions in service to others as survivors, activists, and fighters. Their stories of resilience and courage remind us of the enduring power of humanity in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Explore Holocaust Unsung Heroes
Remembering the Holocaust Session
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to join the next ARTEFFECT online session. Led by 2020 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and 2021 LMC Fellow Megan Helberg, this session explores the stories of Unsung Heroes from the Holocaust. Learn best practices for guiding students in the creation of visual artworks representing the Holocaust and other genocides. All registrants will receive the lesson plan and recording. Attendees to the live session will receive a Certificate of Participation. Free to join—registration required. Learn more about the session and instructor.
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Unsung Heroes & STEAM 
Session Recording and Lesson Plan
Full STEAM ahead! This session, led by 2021 LMC Fellow and ARTEFFECT Mentor Jennifer Braverman, explored an interdisciplinary STEAM framework for divergent and creative thinking. The lesson plan provides turn-key resources, strategies, and creative approaches to connect students with STEAM innovators through the visual arts.
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STEAM Lesson Plan
The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition for middle and high school students is open through April 21, 2026! To learn more and download a digital poster, visit 2026 ARTEFFECT competition.
For inquiries, contact: [email protected]
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Unsung Heroes & STEAM Session is Wednesday, January 21

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Unsung Heroes & STEAM Session
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to this free interactive and engaging professional development session focused on Unsung Heroes & STEAM. 2021 LMC Fellow Jennifer Braverman will present strategies for using a STEAM framework and divergent thinking skills with students. Participants investigate how logic and creativity overlap to generate innovative ideas and concepts for visual artmaking. Lesson plan and Certificate of Participation provided. Learn more about the session and instructor.
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2026 Competition Info Session – Recording
Thank you to those who joined us for the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session! You can now access the recording for the online Competition Info Session. This session provided an overview of the annual art competition for students in grades 6-12. The session discussed rules, guidelines, judging criteria, tips for submission, prizes, and resources and included hearing from previously participating educators and students!
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Educators! Bring the inspiring stories of the Unsung Heroes into your classroom! This Quick Start Resource Guide for Educators includes lesson plans, session recordings, and a 10-step process to help students with developing projects for the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition.
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition for middle and high school students is open through April 21, 2026. To learn more, visit 2026 ARTEFFECT competition.
For inquiries, contact: [email protected]
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New Washington D.C. Museum Features ArtEffect Young Artists

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Announcing the new ARTEFFECT Gallery
at MCAAD in Washington, D.C.!
The Visualizing Impact exhibition showcases 43 award-winning ARTEFFECT artworks created by young artists over the last decade.
A rich tapestry marking the courage of an American Revolutionary War heroine … a striking portrait of Hollywood actor and inventor Hedy Lamarr … and an elaborate, 3D multimedia book honoring the father of algebra … all created by students in grades 6-12. These are among the 43 stunning artworks on display at the Lowell Milken Family Foundation’s permanent, 3,000-square-foot ARTEFFECT Gallery on the fifth floor of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) in Washington, D.C.—a newly minted Best New Museum by USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

The inaugural exhibition titled Visualizing Impact includes visual artworks, text panels, and short films that celebrate the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes—role models, largely unrecognized by society, who demonstrated heroic character traits such as courage, selflessness, and perseverance and took extraordinary actions in service to others that made a positive and profound impact on the course of history.

Founded by Lowell Milken in 2016, ARTEFFECT fosters reflection on the invaluable contributions of these Unsung Heroes through the creation of original visual art. ARTEFFECT offerings include an annual international art competition for middle and secondary school students, museum exhibitions, and the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors program—a prestigious visual arts fellowship for educators, online professional development sessions, and educational resources for championing the stories of Unsung Heroes through the visual arts.

“Celebrating the qualities of character embodied in the Unsung Heroes motivates younger generations to aspire to values essential during the challenging times we face as a nation and as a worldwide community,” said LMC and ARTEFFECT Founder Lowell Milken. “ARTEFFECT provides powerful opportunities to promote these values to students in schools.”
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Explore the Exhibition Online
Still Time to Join!
2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM Pacific Time
Join us for the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session. This session will provide an overview of the annual art competition for students in grades 6-12. Rules, guidelines, judging criteria, tips for submission, prizes, and resources. Hear experiences from participating educators and students!
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Unsung Heroes & STEAM Session
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to this free interactive and engaging professional development session focused on Unsung Heroes & STEAM. 2021 LMC Fellow Jennifer Braverman will present strategies for using a STEAM framework and divergent thinking skills with students. Participants investigate how logic and creativity overlap to generate innovative ideas and concepts for visual artmaking. Lesson plan and Certificate of Participation provided. Learn more about the session and instructor.
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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Celebrates Highest Attendance Ever

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Jan 9, 2026

Vol. 1

Another Year of Impact:

Welcoming More Visitors Than Ever in 2025 🎉

In 2025, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes welcomed almost 19,000 visitors, marking the highest attendance year in the Center’s history. Educators, students, families, community groups, and travelers from across the country and beyond came to Fort Scott to engage with stories of courage, compassion, and quiet leadership that continue to resonate across generations.

Nearly 19,000 visitors in 2025 —

The highest attendance year in LMC history! 📊

This milestone year reflected more than growing numbers—it reflected growing connections. Through guided group tours, educator visits, community gatherings, and special events, the Center became a place where people didn’t just learn history—they experienced it.

From the moving Anne Frank exhibition to educator events and new exhibit unveilings,

2025 brought new audiences together through the power of Unsung Heroes’ stories.

🚗❄️ A Winter Road Trip Favorite in Kansas

We’re excited to share that the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes was recently named one of the Top 5 Fun Winter Road Trip Stops in Kansas by The Topeka Capital-Journal.

This recognition reflects what visitors experience every day at the Center—engaging exhibits, powerful stories, and opportunities to connect with Unsung Heroes who shaped history. Whether you’re planning a family outing, an educator visit, or a winter road trip through southeast Kansas, we’d love to welcome you to Fort Scott.

👉 Plan your visit today:

📞 Phone: 620-223-1312

✉️ Email: [email protected]

🌟 The Discovery Award Keeps Growing

Over the past few years, the Discovery Award Competition has continued to grow—reaching more classrooms, inspiring more students, and bringing powerful Unsung Hero stories to life through project-based learning.

Each year, we’re amazed by the creativity, depth of research, and passion that students bring to their projects—whether through documentaries, performances, or websites. That momentum is what makes this competition so special, and we’re thrilled to begin receiving 2026 Discovery Award projects.

📚 Do you know an educator or student who would love this opportunity?

Please help us spread the word!

Share the Discovery Award with teachers, students, and schools in your circle and invite them to discover a hero, create a project, and make an impact.

Your Generosity Fuels Our Mission

For just $100, you can create a unique and enduring tribute to honor a hero in your life. By purchasing a brick, you not only create a lasting memorial but also support the Lowell Milken Center’s mission to share the remarkable stories of Unsung Heroes throughout history.

Your purchase is tax-deductible, as the Lowell Milken Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We’ll promptly email you a printable certificate, making it a hassle-free and meaningful gift option.

Secure your brick today by visiting the Lowell Milken Center at 1 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS, or by submitting this form: https://bit.ly/brick_form. For more information, contact LMC at 620-223-1312.
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Student Art Competition Info Session Is January 14

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2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM Pacific Time

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All Educators! Join us for the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session. This session will provide an overview of the annual art competition for students in grades 6-12. Rules, guidelines, judging criteria, tips for submission, prizes, and resources.
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT student art competition is open through April 21, 2026. Students creatively interpret the stories of inspiring Unsung Heroes from the Directory—over 130 individuals from all fields of endeavor—and write reflective Impact Statements (500-1,000 words). Various 2D & 3D media accepted. Multiple prize categories. For lesson plans, resources, and to learn more, visit the ARTEFFECT Competition website:
Learn More about the ARTEFFECT Competition
2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Poster
Download Competition Poster
Unsung Heroes & STEAM Session
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to this interactive and engaging session focused on Unsung Heroes & STEAM. 2021 LMC Fellow Jennifer Braverman will present strategies for using a STEAM framework and divergent thinking skills with students. Participants investigate how logic and creativity overlap to generate innovative ideas and concepts for visual artmaking. Learn more about the session and instructor.
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ARTEFFECT online sessions are free to join and registration is required. All registrants receive a session recording and lesson plan. Certificate of Participation available for session attendees.
Ambassadors in Action!
Meet our 2024-2025 Ambassador Susan Vollucci, a Visual Art Teacher & Art History Teacher at Central Falls High School in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. Here is an excerpt from Susan’s Capstone Project report:

“We created an awareness of the rich history of unsung heroes that were present in the ARTEFFECT materials and through individual student research. We generated an environment for students to evaluate their own history and discuss potential new unsung heroes from underrepresented populations and school community cultures.”

Congratulations to Susan and her students at Central Falls High School for their incredible ARTEFFECT projects!
Read more about Susan’s capstone project
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2026 ArtEffect Competition Info Session is Jan. 14

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2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM Pacific Time
All Educators! Join us for the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session. This session will provide an overview of the annual art competition for students in grades 6-12. Rules, guidelines, judging criteria, tips for submission, prizes, and resources.
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The 2026 ARTEFFECT competition is open through April 21, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2026-ARTEFFECT-Competition
Unsung Heroes & STEAM Session
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:00-5:15 PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to this interactive and engaging session focused on Unsung Heroes & STEAM. 2021 LMC Fellow Jennifer Braverman will present strategies for using a STEAM framework and divergent thinking skills with students. Participants investigate how logic and creativity overlap to generate innovative ideas and concepts for visual artmaking. Learn more about the session and instructor.
Register Now
ARTEFFECT online sessions are free to join and registration is required. All registrants receive a session recording and lesson plan. Certificate of Participation available for session attendees.
Ambassadors in Action!
Meet our 2024-2025 Ambassador Erica Quale, a U.S. History Teacher at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. Here is an excerpt from Erica’s Capstone Project report:

“Part of our school was transformed into a museum showcasing all 41 student-created artworks. Families, teachers, and other students were invited to walk through the exhibit, scan the QR codes, and learn about the unsung heroes we had researched. Seeing visitors pause to read, ask questions, and engage with the stories behind the art was incredibly rewarding and made it feel like we had brought history to life.”

Congratulations to Erica and her students at Wachter Middle School for their incredible ARTEFFECT projects!
Read more about Erica’s capstone project

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A Season of Gratitude and Holiday Wishes From Lowell Milken Center For Unsung Heros

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December 20, 2025

Vol. 15

Warmest Wishes this Holiday Season

Do you know a student who loves history,

storytelling, or creative research?

The Discovery Award invites students in grades 4–12 to explore the life of an Unsung Hero and share their story through a documentary, performance, or website—connecting the past to the present in meaningful ways.

🗓️ Entries are due July 1. Open to U.S. and international students, the competition offers over $25,000 in prizes and national recognition.

Planning an outing for your class,

organization, or community group?

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes offers engaging group tours that inspire learners of all ages through history, storytelling, and interactive exhibits.

📅 Reserve your tour:
📧 [email protected]
📞 620-223-1312

Follow Along for More Inspiring Stories

Stay connected as we share more interviews with Discovery Award-winning students and educators, introduce new Unsung Heroes, and celebrate the projects bringing history to life.
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Storytelling through Art Session: Access to Lesson Plans

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Storytelling through Art Session
View Recording and Download Lesson Plan
You can now access the lesson plan and recording for the Storytelling through Art professional development session led by Brad LeDuc. This session guides students through novel and effective approaches to visual storytelling about the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes from history. View the session recording and download the lesson plan below:
View Recording
Download Lesson Plan
This session featured tools to help students
work on their Impact Statements. 

In developing an ARTEFFECT project, students prepare written Impact Statements (500-1000 words) to accompany their visual artworks. In this essay, students should address the following prompts:

  • Introduce your Unsung Hero.
  • Discuss your Unsung Hero’s impact. 
  • Describe your artistic vision and process. 
  • Share the impact of your artwork. 

Download the Impact Statement Outline PDF for detailed instructions, or download the Impact Statement Worksheet to guide students through each prompt. Please submit your Impact Statement in English.
Impact Statement Outline PDF
Impact Statement Worksheet
2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Info Session
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM Pacific Time
Join this session to learn about the annual ARTEFFECT visual art competition for students in grade 6-12. Rules, guidelines, judging criteria, tips for submission, prizes, and lesson plans. Competition open through April 21, 2026.
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Ambassadors in Action!
Meet our 2024-2025 Ambassador Anna August, an art teacher at Sinai Akiba Academy in Los Angeles, California.

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. Here is an excerpt from Anna’s multifaceted Capstone Project report:

“My students designed and created original artworks that visually expressed their emotional connection to their chosen Unsung Hero. Using color theory, symbolic imagery, and compositional choices, students told dual stories—their own and that of the hero—through a single piece of art.”

Congratulations to Anna and her students at Sinai Akiba Academy for their inspiring ARTEFFECT projects!
Read more about Anna’s capstone project

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Story Telling Through Art: Dec. 10

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Storytelling through Art
Wed. December 10, 2025
4:00-5:15PM Pacific Time
All educators are invited to Storytelling through Art, an interactive and engaging session with teachers participating from across the nation. Brad LeDuc will model a step-by-step process that guides students through novel and effective approaches to visual storytelling about the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes from history. Various visual analyzing tools, classroom resources, and lesson plan will be provided.

Learn More about the Storytelling through Art session and Brad LeDuc.
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ARTEFFECT online sessions are free to join and registration is required. All registrants receive a session recording and lesson plan. Certificate of Participation available for session attendees.
2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Resources
The 2026 ARTEFFECT competition open through April 21, 2026 invites submissions from all students in grades 6-12 interested in making a positive impact through their art. Students creatively interpret the story of an Unsung Hero by creating an original visual artwork, accompanied by a written Impact Statement. Various awards are available including the Spotlight Prizes. Learn more about the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition.
Download the 2026 ARTEFFECT Competition Poster to share with your classroom and communities!
Download Competition Poster
Over 130 Inspiring Unsung Heroes from History!
View the approved list of Unsung Heroes for the 2026 ARTEFFECT competition using the online directory. The Unsung Heroes Directory includes profiles over 130 diverse and inspiring stories of individuals who made a positive and profound impact on the course of history.

You can also download an interactive PDF as a classroom resource to support students in selecting their Unsung Heroes as role models for their ARTEFFECT projects. The ARTEFFECT website now features new interactive and choice-based sorting tools such as the Unsung Heroes Timeline, Role Models, and Pictographs. Check out these resources below:
Unsung Heroes Directory PDF
Timeline Interactive
Role Models Interactive
Pictographs Interactive
ARTEFFECT, an Award-Winning Program! 

2025 Exemplary Programs Award Recipient 
CAEA Southern Region
ARTEFFECT received the 2025 Exemplary Programs Award from the California Art Educators Association last month! This significant recognition is a direct result of the engagement and contributions from our extended ARTEFFECT community of learners. Congratulations to all 2025 Professional Award Recipients!
Ambassadors in Action!
Meet our 2024-2025 Ambassador Dr. Stephen Newbold, Jr., a Digital Arts and Design/Photography Teacher at MacArthur High School in Washington, DC

Each ARTEFFECT Ambassador culminates their visual arts online fellowship with a capstone project that brings the inspiring stories of the LMC Unsung Heroes into their classrooms and communities. Here is an excerpt from Stevie multifaceted Capstone Project report:

“Students then use digital photography, photo manipulation, and graphic design tools to reimagine and represent the Unsung Heroes in ways that bridge past and present—such as through composite portraits, symbolic imagery, and narrative photo essays. Each project is accompanied by a written or recorded artist’s Impact Statement, where students articulate how the chosen hero’s legacy inspires their vision for their own future.”

Congratulations to Stevie and his students at MacArthur High School for their incredible ARTEFFECT projects!
Read more about Stevie’s capstone project
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