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PK12 students' drawings and collages on display as part of a Community Art Project, "Mapping My Story."

Get involved with our PK-12 community projects, happening throughout the year at the Center for the Arts. These projects include art displays, music creation, and so much more.

An installation view of the 2026 Community Art Project, "Butterflies Blurred," in the Center for the Arts' Grand Lobby. Colorful origami butterflies hang from fishing wire strings in the window facing Alumni Mall.
An installation view of the spring 2026 Community Art Project, "Butterflies Blurred," in the Center for the Arts' Grand Lobby, on view through Friday, April 17, 2026.

Butterflies Blurred

March 17-April 17, 2026

Students are invited to create a paper butterfly, inspired by Abigail Lucien's spring solo exhibition, Molt. Lucien's Haitian American identity greatly influences their artwork, which often features the scarce Haitian swallowtail butterfly, symbolizing freedom of movement and transnational identity.

Submission Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026

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