All Oak Hills High School students electing to enroll in an Art and Design Department course will develop a Competitive Advantage, Appreciation of the Arts, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Interdisciplinary Connections, Social and Global Awareness, and Career Preparation related to Visual Communication.
The State level PTA Reflections winners have been announced. “I am Hopeful, Because…” is the theme for this year’s PTA Reflections Program which has been bringing the arts to life from more than 10 million students since 1969. Reflections encourages students of all ages to unleash creative talents and be inspired; express themselves imaginatively in their artwork; experience the fun and joy of making art; tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme, and receive positive recognition for their original works of art. It was an exciting year and the State level PTA was honored to receive over 700 entries from around the state.
Congratulations to the following OHHS Art and Design and Literature students on their accomplishments:
Literature Benson Moore, 1st Place, Award of Excellence
The Rain Barrel Art Project, now in its 11th year, was created to promote the use of rain barrels throughout the Ohio River Valley area through a creative and educational medium. The Rain Barrel Art Project desires to educate people on environmental issues like stormwater runoff, watersheds, and water conservation.
Rain barrels continue to grow in popularity across the country. However, one of its biggest drawbacks is its dull appearance. Some people are less likely to use them given their negative aesthetic impact on residential and commercial landscaping, even though they conserve water and save money. The “Save Local Waters” initiative believes that producing beautiful artistic rain barrels that have unique painted details will make them more desirable and naturally increase interest to promote their use.
This year, OHHS artists in Ms. Kopf’s Painting and Public Art class and Ms. Schorsch’s National Art Honor Society created 4 Rain Barrels for the event! Completed Rain Barrels will be displayed at the Cincinnati Zoo from March 23rd through April 25th with the Online Auction taking place March 26th through April 26th and Artist Reception on April 25th.
Congratulations to Cedar Krodel, Edith Sax, Jordan Tinsley, and Addison Wuebbling on the selection of their design by the “Save Local Waters” committee for this year’s event!
Cedar KrodelEdith SaxJordan TinsleyAddison Wuebbling
This past weekend, the state level of judging for The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, took place. The Exhibition, now in its 54th year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our talented young people in the state of Ohio. The exhibition is open to all of Ohio’s 1,112 high schools, both public and private, chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education. The exhibition is a valuable incentive for our young people; it encourages an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio and reflects the fine quality of art instruction and talent which exist in our state.
The process of selecting artworks for the state exhibition begins on a regional level. The state is divided into 15 regional locations, with high school students in each region invited to enter work in that regional judging. Each region has a designated Regional Director, who is responsible for choosing the judges for his or her region and arranging specifics of the event.
The state judging takes place in Columbus; however, the judges for this level of competition are chosen from all over the country and are generally professional artists, college level instructors, or both.
State jurors selected 320 pieces for the exhibition with 25 of the 320 chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence. Scholarships are offered to seniors by over 30 universities and colleges of art.
Congratulations to the following students whose work was accepted into the state level exhibition:
Molly Audretch, “An Upward Glance” Cedar Krodel, “Harbinger”
Molly AudretchCedar Krodel
Congratulations to the following student whose work was accepted into the state level exhibition and received Top 25 designation:
Grace Gray, “Hug Me”
Grace Gray
The exhibition will be on display at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 from April 21st – May16th. An awards ceremony will take place in The Riffe Center Capitol Theatre, 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 on April 21st at 2:00 pm.
This past weekend, the regional level of judging for The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, took place. The Exhibition, now in its 54th year, is dedicated to the educational and artistic advancement of our talented young people in the state of Ohio. The exhibition is open to all of Ohio’s 1,112 high schools, both public and private, chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education. The exhibition is a valuable incentive for our young people; it encourages an appreciation for the arts throughout Ohio and reflects the fine quality of art instruction and talent which exist in our state.
The process of selecting artworks for the state exhibition begins on a regional level. The state is divided into 15 regional locations, with high school students in each region invited to enter work in that regional judging. Each region has a designated Regional Director, who is responsible for choosing the judges for his or her region and arranging specifics of the event.
The state judging takes place in Columbus; however, the judges for this level of competition are chosen from all over the country and are generally professional artists, college level instructors, or both.
In 2023, from the 8,299 regional entries, approximately 1300 were selected to enter the state judging. State jurors then selected 326 pieces for the exhibition with 25 of the 326 chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence. Scholarships are offered to seniors by over 30 universities and colleges of art.
Congratulations to the following students who have advanced to the state level of judging, and best of luck to them in the next round this upcoming weekend!
Molly Audretch, “Tapped Out” Molly Audretch, “An Upward Glance” Molly Audretch, “Burning Bright” Grace Gray, “The Lonely Mushroom Man” Grace Gray, “Hug Me” Cedar Krodel, “Harbinger” Finley Nguyen, “Gunk” Lizzie Schreibeis, “The Light and the Dark” Birdie Schroeder, “Arma-Pillow” Leah Stolla, “Anxious Thoughts”
Molly Audretch, “Tapped Out”Molly Audretch, “An Upward Glance”Molly Audretch, “Burning Bright”Grace Gray, “The Lonely Mushroom Man”Grace Gray, “Hug Me”Cedar Krodel, “Harbinger”Finley Nguyen, “Gunk”Lizzie Schreibeis, “The Light and the Dark”Birdie Schroeder, “Arma Pillow”Leah Stolla, “Anxious Thoughts”
Congratulations to the OHHS Art and Design student whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Fall 2023 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Receiving a Top Ten or High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries received for the Fall 2023 contest, it stood out as being one of the top 5% submitted. Students who have art selected as Top Ten or High Merit work will receive special recognition in the book as it is displayed as a Top Ten or High Merit piece.
Congratulations to the following students:
From Ambs’ Ceramics 1 and Ceramics 2 class:
Tamara Alkhaldi Madison Coster Elena Ferneding
Tamara AlkhaldiMadison CosterElena Ferneding
From Groh’s Art Foundations class:
Abbey Burst
From Schorsch’s Studio Art AP 2D Design, Studio Art AP Drawing, and Drawing and Printmaking class:
OHHS Art and Design 