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.
In a standout display of creativity and heart, Oak Hills High School junior Kendalyn Kress has earned the Peoples’ Choice award for her piece titled “A Little Grizzly,” featured in The HeART of the Community show at the Delhi Event Center Gallery.
Presented as part of The HeART of the Community show, a celebration of young artistic talent and creative expression in the region, Kendalyn’s work stood out among many compelling entries displayed in the exhibition. The Peoples’ Choice award, selected by public vote, reflects the deep impact of her drypoint etching and the response it evoked from the community.
This recognition highlights not only Kendalyn’s voice as an artist, but also the importance of school and community partnerships in fostering the arts. With the support of educators and the vibrant platform provided by the Delhi Event Center, student voices like Kendalyn continue to shine.
The OHHS Art and Design Department is proud to recognize the incredible achievements of our visual arts students, several of whom earned the top score of a 5 on this year’s AP Art and Design and AP Art History exams. These scores reflect their deep commitment to hard work, critical thinking, and creative exploration.
AP Art and Design students undertook a year-long journey to develop a portfolio that demonstrates both conceptual development and technical skill. The course challenges students to explore a self-driven line of inquiry through a series of artworks, encouraging experimentation, research, and personal voice. Their portfolios are evaluated by professional artists and educators, and a score of 5 indicates the highest level of accomplishment, with the work showing exceptional artistic decision-making and mastery of materials.
Congratulations to the following students who earned a 5 on their AP Art and Design Drawing Portfolio:
Molly Audretch Lizzie Schreibeis Jordan Tinsley
Molly AudretchJordan Tinsley
Congratulations to the following students who earned a 5 on their AP Art and Design 2D Design Portfolio:
Grace Gray Alysse Niewoehner Sophia Wehman
Grace GrayAlysse NiewoehnerSophia Wehman
Meanwhile, students in AP Art History immersed themselves in over 250 works of art spanning diverse cultures, time periods, and media. This rigorous course asks students to analyze and interpret visual, historical, and contextual elements of art from prehistory to the present. A score of 5 on the AP Art History exam signifies a high level of visual literacy, historical understanding, and analytical writing ability.
Congratulations to the following students who earned a 5 on their AP Art and Design 2D Design Portfolio:
Molly Audretch Samantha Gardner
Whether mastering studio techniques or exploring the global story of art, these students have proven themselves to be thoughtful, disciplined, and deeply engaged. We commend their hard work and can’t wait to see the impact they will make in the creative world and beyond.
Congratulations to our outstanding AP Art and Design and AP Art History scholars!
Congratulations to the OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025 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 Schorsch’s AP Art and Design Drawing, and Drawing and Printmaking classes:
The Delhi Event Center will be hosting a summer arts exhibition “The heART of the Community”, showcasing the artworks of area schools. The exhibition opening will take place on June 2nd, from 6:30-8:00pm, and will feature arworks from 9 area schools and music from the Mt. Saint Joseph University choir! Please invite your students, their friends and families to come see the art show, and be sure to vote for Peoples’ Choice Award. The Peoples’ Choice Award will be announced at the July 9th Delhi Board of Trustees meeting which is open to the public. In addition to the People’s Choice there will be awards of Special Recognition for Elementary, Middle , High School and University art. The exhibition will be on display through August 1st.
Congratulations to the following students selected for “The heART of the Community”!
From Schorsch’s Studio Art AP Drawing class: Molly Audretch Kendalyn Kress Lizzie Schreibeis
From Schorsch’s Studio Art AP 2D Design class: Bethany Bachman Emma Brunner
From Schorsch’s Drawing and Printmaking class: Jackson Mundstock Baylee Moorman Aurora Studenka
From Schorsch’s Art Foundations class: Lyla Hastie
From Kopf’s Art Foundations class: Adriana Garcia
From Kopf’s Digital Art Foundations class: Clair Boles Sam Dew
From Kopf’s Painting and Public Art class: Grace Abrams Cynthia Brown Catherine Glogowski Jordan Tinsley Ahleya Velasco
Drawing and Printmaking students recently created monotype gelli plate prints for the 5th annual challenge and exhibit of Miniprints for Peace and Justice by American Artists and Artists living in the USA, launched by SOS ART in 2020. Students researched the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights and selected an Article for their inspiration in voicing their hopes and concerns related to issues of peace and justice.
Among the exhibiting artists are 17 Drawing and Printmaking students, along with their teacher Jamie Schorsch. You can view images and artist statements of OHHS Art and Design students exhibiting prints below, or view them in person June 20th through July 13th at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
Congratulations to the following students who were accepted for the exhibition:
Hope Casey Grace Gray Madison Haley Brandin Henderson Lexi Holzbacher Colin Klaserner Grace Kramer Sydney Lehman Cody Leopold Jack Ludwig Lily McGuire Jailynn McMillian Baylee Moorman Lexi Predmore Alex See Aurora Studenka Blessin Summers
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