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Welcome GLLA Artists 

As an artist in a virtual school environment, you gain a unique blend of flexibility and independence. Whether you're currently enrolled in an art class or not, here are some ways you can get involved and showcase your work! 

Artist of the Month 
Every month, we shine a spotlight on one talented GLLA artist in our school newsletter. This is your chance to gain recognition, share your passion, and have your work featured in our Artist of the Month Gallery (view past features HERE). The artist of the month is chosen by our art teachers. If you'd like to be considered please contact Mrs. Montesano. 

School-Wide Art Challenges
This is an opportunity for all students—regardless of experience level—to get creative and participate in a fun, themed competition. Check below for this month's challenge details, rules, and submission guidelines!
  • October - Inktober
  • November - Hue'Vember 

Global Art Club 
Global Clubs and Activities programs are available August through mid April each year and incorporates students from all Connections Academy schools across the country. All Clubs are optional, non-credit, have no impact on student grades, and are 100% virtual and free.
  • LiveLesson Sessions on Mondays at 1pm EST (Middle School) & Tuesdays at 3pm EST (High School) 
  • Live Artmaking monthly lessons are one Thursday a month at 2pm EST (see club flier below for more information)
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Mrs. Montesano
High School Art Teacher
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Ms. Raisanen 
Middle School Art Teacher
​517-798-0765
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Places to visit in Michigan:

If you are visit an art museum or gallery while enrolled in an art class at GLLA you may be eligible for extra credit!
​Save your ticket stub/receipt and send it to your teacher to inquire! 
Detroit Area 
  • Detroit Institute of Arts 
  • Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit
  • Cranbrook Art Museum (Metro Detroit)
  • Dabl's MBAD African Bead Museum (Detroit)
  • Arts and Scraps (Detroit)
  • Park West Gallery (Southfield)
  • Ukrainian American Archives & Museum (Hamtramck)
  • Dearborn Glass Academy (Dearborn)

West Michigan
  • Brave Art Studios & Gallery (Allegan)
  • Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (Kalamazoo)
  • Kruizenga Art Museum (Holland)
  • Muskegon Museum of Art (Muskegon)
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Grand Rapids
  • ​Grand Rapids Art Museum 
  • Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives​​​​
  • LaFontsee Galleries 
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Southern Michigan
  • University of Michigan Museum (Ann Arbor)
  • The Ann Arbor Art Center (Ann Arbor) 
  • Ella Sharp Museum (Jackson)
  • Anton Art Center (Mt Clemens) 
  • Krasl Art Center (Saint Joseph)
  • Water Street Glass Works (Benton Harbor)
  • The Art Center of Battle Creek (Battle Creek)
​Central Michigan
  • Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (East Lansing)
  • Flint Institute of Arts Museum (Flint)
  • Mott-Warsh Collection Flint (Flint)
  • Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art (Midland)
  • For Arts Sake (Mt. Pleasant)
  • Art Reach of Mid Michigan (Mt. Pleasant)
  • Saginaw Art Museum (Saginaw)
  • Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture   Museum (Saginaw)

Northern Michigan
  • Dennos Museum Center (Traverse City)
  • Crooked Tree Arts Center (Traverse City)
  • Higher Art Gallery (Traverse City)
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park (Thompsonville)
  • Raven Hill Discovery Center (East Jordan)
  • Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan (Alpena)
  • Pierre Bittar Gallery (Harbor Springs)
  • Polish Art Center (Cedar)

Upper Peninsula 
  • DeVos Art Museum  (Marquette)
  • Lakenenland Sculpture Park (Marquette)
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture (St. Ignance) 
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  • Home
  • Students
    • Middle School >
      • MS Teacher Websites
    • High School >
      • Traditional High School >
        • Learning Coach Corner (Traditional HS)
      • Alternative High School
      • National Honor Society (NHS)
      • College & Career Readiness >
        • Experience Central
        • Dual Enrollment - College
        • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
        • College Visits
        • Spirit of the Future Scholarship
        • Amazon Scholarships & Internships
        • Michigan Student Aid
      • Voting Preregistration and Registration Public Education & Outreach Campaign
      • Class of 2026
      • Graduation Memories
    • Count Day
    • State Testing
    • Request a Student ID
    • Request a Transcript!
    • Connections Academy Store
    • Student Health & Wellness >
      • BTAM
      • Request Social Work Support
      • MI 211 - Find Help
      • Sexual Harassment Information Guide
      • Zen Zone
    • GLLA Artists >
      • Artist of the Month
      • (Oct) Inktober Challenge
      • (Nov) Hue'Vember Challenge
    • Student Hall of Fame
    • Charter Schools Week
    • Staff Directory
  • Learning Coaches
    • Learning Coach Central
    • Register for Webinars
    • Webinar Recordings
    • Annual Calendar
    • Intent to Return (ITR)
    • How to reset a password
    • How to add or remove people from a student account
    • Returning Materials
    • MI Family Support
    • FERPA and PPRA
    • Firearm Safety
  • Programs & Teams
    • Administration
    • Counseling & Advisory >
      • Graduation Requirements
      • Transcript Requests
    • Special Populations
    • Field Trips
    • Clubs & Activities
    • Pop Up Events
    • Student Volunteers
    • MiCareer Quest
  • About Us
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