Keith Haring Art Project for Kids (Free Printable)

Create Your Own Keith Haring-Inspired Artwork. Introduce kids to the bold, energetic world of Keith Haring with this fun and simple printable art activity! Perfect for grades 1–5, this project builds creativity while exploring a famous artist and the 7 elements of art.

Fun Keith Haring Art Project for Kids

This project is perfect for:

Elementary art lessons (Grades 1–5)
Exploring pop art and street art
Connecting art with movement and rhythm
Teaching kids about contemporary artists

Art Concepts Covered:

Line: Choose and draw repeating background lines like zigzags, curves, or bursts.
Color: Use bright, high-contrast colors just like Haring did.
Shape & Form: Create stylized human figures from printable templates.
Space: Arrange shapes to show action and balance in the composition.
Movement: Use repetition and action lines to give the piece rhythm and energy.

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Supplies Needed

Free Keith Haring printable pages (figures + symbols below)
Scissors
Glue stick
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Dice for the “Roll a Haring” background game
Optional: black marker for bold outlines

How to Do the Keith Haring Art Project

Step 1: Download and print the Roll a Haring template and figure cutout sheets.
Step 2: Roll the die to pick a background line style. Draw it across your empty artwork space.
Step 3: Cut out one or more human figures and glue them into your design.
Step 4: Add extra symbols and elements (lightning bolts, musical notes, hearts, etc.).
Step 5: Color your art in bright, solid colors. Outline with black marker for contrast.
Step 6: Display your masterpiece in true Haring fashion—bold, active, and full of life!

Alternative Art Project: Keith Haring Action Story Collage

For a creative twist, turn this into a Keith Haring-inspired storytelling collage! This version adds narrative and sequencing for even more art and literacy integration.

How it works:

Choose 3–5 human figures and arrange them on a large sheet to show a sequence of motion.
Roll the die to select different background lines for each part of the scene.
Add symbols and expressive marks to enhance the story.
Color with bold colors and outline for visual impact.
Optional: Add speech bubbles or short captions for a comic-style panel.

Learning connections:

Art + Literacy: Supports visual storytelling and sequencing.
Social-Emotional Learning: Use body language to express feelings or actions.
Art Elements Focus: Line, movement, shape, color, and space.

Classroom idea: Create a hallway mural or bulletin board titled “Haring in Motion” using students’ story collages!

Who is Keith Haring?

Keith Haring was a pop artist known for his bright, cartoon-like figures and street art murals. He used lines to express motion, emotion, and energy. His artwork often explored rhythm, repetition, and contrast, making it perfect for younger artists to study and emulate.

This project helps kids:

Practice visual storytelling through body language and simple shapes
Learn how artists use repeated elements and vibrant colors to grab attention
Understand how movement can be created with lines and placement

More Fun Art Facts for Kids

Haring often used public spaces, like subway walls, as his canvas.
He never used realistic detail—just strong, simplified shapes!
Haring’s art often included messages about unity, love, and peace.

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Keith Haring Art Project for Kids