2016 Congressional Art Competition Submissions

Posted on April 11, 2016 by OHHS Art and Design

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

Congratulations and good luck to Taylor Helms, Caden Adams, Alyssa McCarthy, Autumn Shelton, Madison Biehl, and Alyssa Weber on being selected to submit work for the 1st round of the competition.

Stay tuned for information regarding voting for pieces and who advances!

: Caden Adams “Rising in the East”

: Taylor Helms “Illuminated”

: Alyssa McCarthy “Sunrise”

: Alyssa Weber “Fishay Fishay”

: Autumn Shelton “Hidden Inspirations”

: Madison Biehl “On the Horizon”

OHHS Art and Design Students Selected to be Published in the Spring 2016 “Celebrating Art”!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by OHHS Art and Design

CelebratingArt.com is devoted to the promotion and appreciation of student art. The intent of their student art contests is to motivate student artists.The top entries are published in an anthology that will record the creative works of today’s student artists.

Several OHHS Art and Design students recently submitted work and were invited to be published in “Celebrating Art”! Only the best art is selected to be included in the full-color hardbound art book, “Celebrating Art”. Additionally, final judging for “Top Ten Artist” awards will be completed and announced soon. The following students should feel honored. This is not a contest where every entry is invited to be published and is a highly selective competition. Thousands of entries were not invited to be published. Being published represents a lot of talent, hard work and dedication from students.

Congratulations to the following students:

: Caden Adams “Rising in the East”

: Louisa Anderson “Decadence”

: Meghan Bruegge “Unity”

: Amanda Brandner “All Wrapped Up”

: Kaitlyn Delaney “Twilight of Life”

: Kylee Dominguez “The Huntress”

: Taylor Helms “Squishy”

: Alyssa McCarthy “Cascade”

: Sydney Montgomery “The Hollows”

: Gabby Waters “Sacrifice”

: Alyssa Weber “Honeybee”

: Bridget Kallmeyer “Dimorphic”

: Deborah Park “Love is Patient, Love is Kind”

: Nicole James “Balance”

: Marissa Ryan “Pandora’s Box”

: Carley Snell “Parrotdise”

: Adam Roddy “Squares”

: Emily Hetrick “Somewhere Over The”

: Hope Hollandsworth “Lust”

: Katie Essen “Depth of You”

: Jessica Berra

: Kelsey Russell

: Maya Andrews

: Ashley Glass

: Megan Kappen

: Brynn Ensminger

: Amali Zade

: Madison Spegal

Accessible Expressions Ohio Youth Award Winner

Posted on April 4, 2016 by OHHS Art and Design

Started in 1996, Accessible Expressions Ohio is an adjudicated, statewide exhibition and tour of visual art for artists of all ages with disabilities.The AEO tour begins with an opening ceremony in March where awards are given for first, second and third place in each category, including Best in Show and People’s Choice. Following the opening ceremony, the exhibit goes on tour across Ohio through December.

Congratulations to Ian Lewis Accessible Expressions Ohio Youth Award Winner

Ian received an award of $150.00 for his work and it will travel the state of Ohio for the next 12 months!

The 2016 “Save Local Waters” Rain Barrel Project

Posted on March 30, 2016 by OHHS Art and Design

This Rain Barrel Art Project was created to promote the use of rain barrels throughout the Ohio River Valley area through a creative and educational medium.

Rain barrels continue to grow in popularity across the country. However, one of its biggest drawbacks is their dull appearance. Some people are less likely to use them given their negative aesthetic impact to residential and commercial landscaping, even though they conserve water and save money. We believe that producing beautiful artistic rain barrels that have unique painted details will make them more desirable and naturally increase interest to promote their use.

The Rain Barrel Art Project desires to educate people on environmental issues like storm water runoff, watersheds and water conservation.

Rain Barrels will be displayed at the Cincinnati Zoo April 4th-21st and auctioned off at Rain Barrel Benefit Auction held during Tunes and Blooms on April 21st. Visit the OHHS Art and Design Facebook page for images of the progress!

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Celebrating Art: Fall 2015

Posted on March 30, 2016 by OHHS Art and Design

The Fall 2015 edition of Celebrating Art has arrived! CelebratingArt.com is devoted to the promotion and appreciation of student art. The intent of their student art contests is to motivate student artists.The top entries are published in an anthology that will record the creative works of today’s student artists.

Check out the selected students below posing with their images!

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