30 Creative Fifth Grade Art Projects

Illustrate Your Name is a simple project. Draw your name like a book illustration. Fill the letters with color and texture. Add patterns or symbols, like an animal or nickname, if you want. Then, you finish.

Visit the Andy Warhol Museum to find ideas. Walk through studios and collections that inspire you. Look at artists’ books; they feature comics-style formats inspired by comics.

LEGOs are more than just bricks. Build anything with LEGOs. This lets you express yourself artistically. Take pictures of favorite characters. Use those pictures to make LEGO minifig portraits. Combine LEGO minifig portraits with other art projects.

Jasper Johns and Helen designed a way to show numbers. They called it “Concrete Painting.” Another artist suggested “Concrete Numeral Decal,” but Johns found using numbers on paint strange.

This project requires more skill; seek help if you struggle. You need paint and a canvas to hang your work. Soak the canvas in water first; this lets it stretch and mold to your shape.

Picasso mastered 3D artwork. Many of his paintings were portraits, some looked like sculpted reliefs. This cardboard relief picture shows how to take apart and put back together for a new view.

Decorate pretty paper lanterns; this project is very decorative. Use your artwork cut-outs to make beautiful lanterns. This works well for those who like accessories. Add tassels, beads, flowers, or candles inside.

Making book covers is an informative and creative project for fifth graders. It teaches you about creating graphics and using different art materials. Hardcover books are a common type, and this project explores that option.

This project is common in schools. An art teacher suggested making collages with student-made cards, like paper. If you have many handmade cards, use them all for a collage. You just need to arrange the cards.

Do a Book – Themed Puzzle is one of the easiest art projects for fifth grade. You only need a book and glue. Puzzle books are collections of pieces that fit together to show the book's theme.

Use a pencil and compass for this project. Draw the largest circle you can on paper. Then, use the pencil and compass to draw smaller circles inside, and even smaller ones inside those. Add dots where all the circles meet. Make small holes with an ice pick or knitting needle.

This is a fun art project. Onomatopoeia means words that sound like what they describe. Use this to make unique art. You can use lettering or paint for your words. Create an illustration that includes the word or draw something to expand it.

Origami is a popular art form worldwide. It is an easy way to make great art. Make squares or hexagons, then fold them carefully into an eye shape. Try different designs; this method works for many other origami arts.

This project is fun for family. Anyone can try it, no art skills needed. Make coils from colored clay, then glue them together. Paint the coil designs with paints or markers until you like the result. Decorate the coils with gold leaf or glitter for extra flair.

Paint snowy mountains to create detailed art. Mixing colors, textures, and layers makes a believable picture. Add as many mountains, clouds, animals, and trees as you can.

Calligraphy is an old practice of writing beautiful words with fancy fonts. Use this to make captivating pictures from swirls and large letters. Paint calligraphy on paper or make a big picture using your words.

Zentangle drawing uses grids but few strict rules. Pick the right font to make your Zentangle lettering look great. Use graph paper to create these detailed, beautiful designs.

Make a paper sculpture for this fun art project. Use any paper, but thicker paper works better than regular printer paper. Assemble the pieces and paint them for an amazing 3D picture.

Parody American Gothic honors the famous painting. Get creative with your family and use paints to make your version of the work. Use different people, animals, or props in your art to give it a new look. This is a great art project and family activity.

Construct Mixed Media Bird Nests is a basic art project. Use paper and paint to make bird nests look realistic. Create details inside or use real materials for more elaborate nests.

Abstract Splatter Paint Art is quick and easy. Grab paint and splatter. This makes abstract art simple; you skip perfecting shapes or details. Just get messy.

Lighthouse Scene lets you paint. This basic project lets you explore paint layers. Create striking, realistic water, hills, and other features. Paint the scene how you want; just start at your lighthouse scene.

Shade Spheres to Make Plants is a fun winter project. Shake beads and items together. Color them with crayons. Hang them near your plants; they look like they are growing.

Chalk Pastel Fall Leaf is a great fall project. Apply chalk pastel to paper and let it dry. Then, use crayons or colored pencils to add colors and textures until the paint looks right.

Andy Warhol’s Pop Art copies famous art. Combine your art with pop culture, music, and other things. This project is quick, easy, and fun. Use any canvas or picture you like.

Clay Coil Hearts is a fun project for family or friends. Make colorful hearts playfully from any material. Decorate them with glitter, rice, or anything else.

Japanese Notan Art lets you create stunning images. Combine painting, drawing, and paper cutting to make your art look realistic. Anyone can try this project.

Shade a Sphere with Chalk Pastels is easy. Use chalk pastels to draw on your sphere. Use the colors to shade the sphere however you like.

Still Life involves scenes with dead or inanimate objects. This lets you create art from everyday items. You can paint it so it looks like an abstract painting.

Georgia O’Keeffe Flower Project is a fun project for all ages. Use paint and paper to make floral designs look realistic. Use any flower you like.