In this creative and reflective art class, students in grades 6–8 will explore identity and self-expression through mask making. Using a variety of materials and techniques, young artists will design masks that represent both how they present themselves to the world and how they see themselves on the inside.
This class provides a supportive space for middle schoolers to express their individuality, build artistic skills, and thoughtfully explore who they are through art.
All materials are provided.
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Andrea Wilson will serve as the Arts Elevate: Artist-in-Residence for Youth Wellness in Greater Lowell. This program is supported by the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) in partnership with the Barr Foundation. Andrea Wilson will be part of The Umbrella’s 2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence cohort.
The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is partnering with four youth-serving nonprofit organizations to pilot an artist-in-residence non-clinical program that is designed to improve youth wellness through creative engagement. The program is being developed with lead funding from the Barr Foundation through itsCreative Commonwealth Initiative.
Disclaimer: Participants of this program may be asked to contribute responses to evaluation questions, participate in interviews about their experiences, and may be included in photo and video documentation. Participants can opt out by emailing registrar@prescottscc.org.
Andrea Wilson is an artist-educator residing in Groton, MA with her husband, three children and golden retriever, Tanner. Her current body of mixed media work focuses on the expression of grief, loss and healing. In her work with middle school students in the Groton-Dunstable school district, she implements a TAB pedagogy, which considers the student as the artist and the classroom as their studio. Student voice and agency plays an important role in the classroom, as she feels that art holds great power for young people to communicate their identities and views of the world during this pivotal time in their development. She obtained her BFA from UMass Amherst with a concentration in architectural design and a minor in art history. She also holds a MEd from UMass Boston. When not teaching or making art, Andrea enjoys reading everything she can get her hands on and attending her children’s softball and baseball games.
Andrea Wilson
