The County level PTA Reflections winners have been announced. “Look Within” is the theme for this year’s PTA Reflections Program which has been bringing the arts to life form 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.

The winning entries have been sent on for further judging at the State level and could advance as far as the state and national level! Congratulations to the following OHHS Art and Design students on their accomplishments:

Photography
Darrien Bockting
Kayla Kessen
Kyla Sprague

Visual Arts
Cailee Plunkett
Carly Shiplett
Selena Holmes

Congratulations to the 4 OHHS Art and Design students whose art was selected as a High Merit piece for the Fall 2019 Celebrating Art competition and publication! Having a High Merit award means the art was an exceptional piece. Out of thousands of entries received for the Fall 2019 contest, it stood out as being one of the top 5% submitted. Students who have art selected as High Merit work will receive special recognition in the book as it is displayed as a High Merit piece.

Congratulations to the following students:

From Ms. Kopf’s Painting and Mixed Media class:

Susan Park

Susan Park

From Ms. Schorsch’s Studio Art AP 2D Design and Drawing class:

Alyssa McRoberts
Destanie Sexton
Mackenzie Sexton

Alyssa McRoberts

Mackenzie Sexton

Destanie Sexton

Congratulations to Ms. Schorsch’s Drawing and Printmaking student, William Weinheimer, on being selected to represent our Legislative District and OHHS at this year’s Exhibition! As part of a year-long celebration of the arts and arts education, the artwork of William Weinheimer, a freshman at Oak Hills High School, has been selected to exhibit his drawing “Not a Care in the World” at the 2020 Ohio House of Representatives Student Art Exhibition.

Now in its fifth year, the exhibition is open to the public at the Vern Rife Center for Government and the Arts lower level Statehouse connector from June 2020 through June 2021. The Riffe Center is open during regular business hours year-round.

The Ohio Arts Council joined with the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Art Education Association to mount a student exhibition representing all 99 House districts in the State of Ohio. The exhibition recognizes the talent, creativity, and innovation of students who receive high-quality arts education instruction as part of their academic experience in school. It represents are by some of Ohio’s finest high school artists.

William will be invited to represent Legislative District 30th at the statewide exhibition reception in the fall of 2020 to celebrate creativity, education, the arts, and their talents.

For more information about the partnering organizations please visit:
Ohio House of Representatives: http://www.ohiohouse.gov
Ohio Art Education Association: http://www.oaea.org
Ohio Arts Council: oac.ohio.gov

Congratulations to the Oak Hills High School students whose artwork was selected for the Art Possible Ohio, formerly known as VSA OHIO, Annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Traveling Exhibition.

Anna Luken, Grade 12
Ayden Hingsbergen, Grade 9

What is it all about….
Art Possible Ohio is a community that connects inspired artists with their passion, service providers with resources, and all citizens with creative opportunities.

ACCESSIBLE EXPRESSIONS OHIO
Started in 1996, Accessible Expressions Ohio is an adjudicated, statewide exhibition and tour of visual art for artists of all ages with disabilities. This professional development opportunity helps raise awareness about art and disabilities by presenting the art in inclusive settings.

AEO begins with a call for art open to artists with disabilities – any age, any experience level, and all across Ohio. The annual exhibition is selected by jurors from the call for art entries. The entire exhibition is on display in full for the month of March before being curated into small groups for a statewide tour (April – December). The 2020 Day of Arts for All will be at the Springfield Museum of Art on March 28th from 10 am-2 pm. Our theme this year is, What Makes Art Possible for You?