Judiciary and the Arts

Judiciary and the Arts: Celebrating Justice Through Student Art

We’re proud to share the amazing work from our Art and Ecology class, part of the Judiciary and the Arts partnership between select DOE middle and high schools and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. This unique program gives students a chance to explore the judiciary while expressing their creativity.

Our 9th-grade students created vibrant stamps using Copic markers and colored pencils that honor laws, landmark court rulings, justices, and attorneys dedicated to protecting the natural world. This environmental theme reflects the focus of our Art and Ecology class.

These powerful artworks are now on display at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, as part of a special exhibition. We’re thrilled to see our students’ voices and talents showcased in such an important space!

Display board featuring multiple black-and-white drawings of diverse people’s faces, some with integrated text or design elements. In the center is a titled sheet saying 'Our Rights Typography' with a list of rights or principles, though the text is too small to read clearly. The portraits vary in style from detailed to abstract, showing both male and female figures.

Display of student artwork mounted on black-bordered paper, featuring themes of Earth, environment, and nature such as drawings of the planet Earth, trees, animals, and environmental symbols.