Begin with a virtual public art walk. Show students a variety of public art examples. Here’s a few ways to do that:

1. Walk through the state on a virtual tour of Nebraska’s Murals at Discovering Nebraska's Art: Murals Across the State from VisitNebraska. Look for themes and how they reflect the community. 

2. Virtually wander through Norfolk and enjoy the sculptures of the Norfolk Sculpture Walk. 

3. Travel around Kearney with the Kearney Art Book from the University of Nebraska Kearney. 

4. Explore Nebraska’s Public Art. Learn more about Interstate-80 Bicentennial Sculptures, vibrant, monumental works stretching for miles, showing the creative heartland. 

5. Watch and learn about various projects from around the state through the Nebraska Public Media Capitol Murals & The Magic of Murals. 

6. Learn about Philadelphia’s Charioteer of Delphi, a bronze sculpture gifted for the nation’s Bicentennial, connecting history across continents.

Ask students to compare—what stories do these various works tell?

Ask students to describe public art works they’ve seen, whether it’s a mural, sculpture, or another type of public art. What was it? Where was it at? How did they respond to it? 

Discuss “If you could make art for everyone, what would you share with Nebraska?”