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In support of all visual art programs and teachers K-12, our mission is to provide high quality instruction in the visual arts to all students, with the knowledge that rigorous arts study enhances and enriches all aspects of education by providing for students' cognitive development and creative expression.
In support of all visual art programs and teachers K-12, our mission is to provide high quality instruction in the visual arts to all students, with the knowledge that rigorous arts study enhances and enriches all aspects of education by providing for students' cognitive development and creative expression.
To make art such a vital part of education that every child is provided art experiences as part of their educational experience in Brevard County;
To reach our goal of educating children in the creation, understanding, and appreciation of art;
To have the necessary resources to reach our goals;
To keep informed of and involved with news and activities relevant to our programs;
To work with community groups or businesses with an the interest of supporting art education.
To Serve Every Student With Excellence As The Standard
Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program
The Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program was established within the Department of Education to recognize high school graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework. The purpose of the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program is to encourage students to develop an exemplary level of proficiency in the performing or visual arts.
Click on the Florida Seal of Fine Arts link below to access Forms and Information from the Curriculum and Instruction website
Brevard Public Schools Virtual Art Show Links
2024 BPS School Board Virtual Art Show https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/c83643f8-00bc-4dc0-8d20-5b938ae7b60e
2024 BPS Art Gallery Exhibition https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/745168a8-64e2-40f8-8a6e-3e48d5de7278
2024 South Elementary Art Fair https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/5eb575b3-fe62-490f-b10b-ad2091e9329d
2024 North Elementary Art Fair https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/177d1748-e777-4d42-8fc5-0fac27ad34ad
2023 BPS School Board Virtual Art Show artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/ce904754-1fcd-4dad-b015-5d4ff80b6247
2023 BPS Student Gallery Exhibition artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/39a41fe6-7c18-4a45-9245-f64f43d5b42d
2023 South Elementary Art Fair artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/3016991f-b77e-49e2-8f7e-53e06f992773
2023 North Elementary Art Fair https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/d1e88327-8640-4173-a34f-ae10b6a69916
2022 BPS School Board Virtual Art Show https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/f36fc628-8d55-460d-b536-789a1a15341d
2022 BPS Art Gallery Exhibition https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/20a69af6-f13e-4f82-b9eb-d90908e1f8592022
South Elementary Art Fair https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/88c48ef9-73b2-4fc6-964c-a51e540421eb
2022 North Elementary Art Fair https://artfulevaluation.com/Entries/PublicShow/64360731-5d11-4f62-956a-12ffde914f6a
Brevard Public Schools Visual Art News
Merritt Island High School's Art Department placed in this statewide competition in The Dali Museum’s Student Surrealism Art Exhibit!!
Students awarded recognition (selected) for artwork to be in the student exhibit at the museum starting May 10th:
Maikol Levya
Erin Gaughan
Awarded Honorable Mention (runner ups selected) for the online statewide exhibit starting May 10th:
Evyn Cowen
Tristan Fallon
Ceremony/Reception is June 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Goooooooo Mustangs!!!
2024 Art in the Capitol Competition grades 6-8
The Art in the Capitol Competition, is a voluntary statewide visual arts competition that allows each school district to annually hold an art competition for all students in grades 6-8 in Florida. The Best of Show artwork will be displayed in the Capitol Building.
Best of Show ... Addison Zelinsky, 8th grade, Viera Middle School
First Place ... Catalina Campbell, 7th grade, Jackson Middle School
Second Place ... Annabella Montanez, 8th grade, Southwest Middle School
Third Place ... Arya Rose Lockett, 7th grade, DeLaura Middle School
Thank you for all who participated, the winning artwork will be delivered by Rep. Thad Altman's staff and displayed in the Capitol building for the new session.
BOS, 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
Viera High School Hosts the 17th Annual
BPS Digital Art Show
Viera High School hosted the 17th annual BPS Digital Art Show, the largest exclusively digital art exhibition for Brevard County students. This unique event provided digital art students with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and talent. The digital art show was open to all Brevard students in grades 7th-12th and featured illustration, graphic design, photography, and mixed media (including digitally manipulated imagery). The digital art was created through the use of programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Participants were required to produce original work reflecting their creativity, skills, and effort.
Thank you to our esteemed panel of judges—John Buck, Photographer & President of The Camera Club of Brevard; Kathleen Smith, Graphic Designer of Government & Community Relations; and Mollie Vega, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Furthermore, we would like to extend our gratitude to Viera High Digital Media Instructor, Amanda Perdue, and BPS Visual Art and Theatre Content Specialist, Annamarie Zink, for coordinating the event. Lastly, we express our appreciation to digital media educators, Mrs. Perdue, Mr. Jason Carter of Satellite High School, Mr. Jim Finch of West Shore Jr./Sr. High School, and Mr. Peter Hemmer of Southwest Middle School, whose unwavering commitment to education and guidance undoubtedly enriched the overall learning experience for the students involved. Congratulations to all the participants for their dedication, talent, and outstanding contributions!
Thank You Bus drivers! We really appreciate you!
Thank you Bus Drivers! We appreciate you! Mims Elementary
“Hispanic Floridians have played a vital role in the history of our great state and continue to have a tremendous impact,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis.
“Congratulations to the educators recognized and the art and essay contest winners celebrated for their outstanding work honoring the remarkable accomplishments of the Hispanic community in Florida,” said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr
Student Art Contest SY 2023-24
Students in kindergarten through third grade were invited to submit original artworks for the contest. Four art contest winners were chosen, and each received a $100 gift card for school supplies and a one-year pass to Florida state parks.
Brevard Public Schools congratulates our winner of the student art contest, Claire Aguilar, Golfview Elementary Magnet School, Brevard County
Award and Event Image Carousel
2022-23
Welcome to the Glow Gallery at Lockmar Elementary! This is awesome !
Roy Allen Elementary Student Wins Florida Department of Education Art Contest
Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Native American Heritage Month Art Contest was open to all Kindergarten through third-grade students in Florida. Each student submitted original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year's theme. Only four statewide winners were selected, and each winner received a $100 art supplies gift card and a 1-year pass to Florida state parks.
Roy Allen Elementary art teacher Pamela King introduced her students to the contest, which honors Native Americans in Florida. She showed her students artwork from Noah Billie and other accomplished Seminole artists.
Ms. King said her second-grade student, Abigail Shannon “Abby,” started working on her artwork before Hurricane Nicole and impressively finished it before the due date of November 17th.
Abby won first place for her age group with her drawing entitled “Honoring the Artist- Noah Billie,” which featured a recreation of Billie’s artwork of an anhinga perched on a branch.
Congratulations, Abby and Ms. King from Roy Allen Elementary!
Congratulations to Megan Madsen! Her painted paper collage card design was chosen to represent Brevard Schools Foundation Holiday cards from the district!🎨
Chi Nguyen was selected to receive an Award of Excellence ribbon at this year’s 2023 Statewide Student Surrealist Art Exhibit, At the Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida
Creativity is intelligence having fun. Albert Einstein
Visual Art Content Specialist Contact Information: Annamarie Zinkzink.annamarie@brevardschools.org321.633.1000 x 11361
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