Help me give my students art that comes to life in a blacklight by using fluorescent paint.
$241 goal
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Fluorescent paint will play a central role in the upcoming art glow show, transforming traditional student artwork into vivid, glowing displays under blacklight.
By using UV-reactive materials, students will create pieces that come to life in a darkened exhibition space, offering a dynamic and immersive art experience.
This approach allows students to experiment with bold colors, contrasts, and visual effects that are not typically achievable with standard paints, expanding their creative boundaries and encouraging innovative thinking.
Incorporating fluorescent paint also significantly boosts student engagement by adding an exciting, almost theatrical element to the art-making process. The anticipation of seeing their work literally light up in the final show motivates students to take creative risks and develop their technical skills, particularly in color theory and composition. Furthermore, the unique format of a glow show fosters collaboration and peer feedback, enhancing their sense of community and confidence as young artists.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
500 students impacted
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