Have you reserved your spot for Spain 2016? The next informational meeting about the trip is Thursday, August 27th at 7 pm in room 347 at Oak Hills High School. Come learn more about the excursion and how you can Gogh experience art abroad!
Congratulations to the OHHS Art students and their artwork which was selected for outstanding achievement for exhibition at the 2015 STRS-OAEA Emerging Artists Art Exhibition. The exhibit showcases 140 works of art by students in grades 9 through 12 from across the state. The work will be on display from September 14th through October 10th at the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio building in Columbus.
The reception and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 10th. Guest speakers will remark on art and congratulations will be given for students judged with best in show for photography, drawing, mixed media, sculpture and painting. The students who are judged for best in show also have an opportunity to win the SARGENT ART trip to New York City contest. The awards presentation begins at 2:00, so arrive early to enjoy the exhibit!
The following students will be exhibiting their work and competing for Best of Show!
Taylor Helms
Diana Rosing
Marissa Ryan
Alyssa Weber
Marissa Ryan
On June 15th, 2015, 6 fearless travelers joined OHHS Art Teacher Jamie Schorsch on a 9 day excursion to Peru to explore the landscape and give back to the community. Currents students Devon Hanavan (’17), Sydney Martinez (’16), and Amanda Brandner (’16) joined alumni Jackie Switzer (’14) and Michelle Luken (’11) alongside parent Laura Luken on an adventure that took the group through Lima, Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu before completed a service project with Awamaki in Ramira. The travelers were challenged by climbing and hiking at altitudes up to 11,000 feet, mixed concrete by hand to lay the floor for the Ramira women’s knitting center, and constructed walls for the center. The group also explored local archaeological sites, museums, and landmarks while exploring local cuisine and interacting with the people of Peru. Everyone involved agreed that this was an opportunity of a lifetime that changed us all, for the better, forever. Below are some of the highlights from the trip and service that were conducted through EF Tours.
This year’s Studio Art AP students were charged with the task of beautifying our massive, concrete, flagpole base at the front of Oak Hills High School; the goal, to represent our partnership with the Asia Society as an ISSN (International Studies School Network) school. After collaborating and brainstorming, students decided to select an artwork from one of the countries of our sister schools to place on top of the base and render the correlating flag on the side of the base. After 4 short weeks following the Studio Art AP Portfolio Submission, interrupted by almost daily rain showers, the students were completed the work which represents a commitment and reverence for the role of art is society and global studies.
On June 11th, 2015, OHHS Art student Rylan Hixson (’15) was recognized at the 2015 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City for his piece “Cross Section” which earned him American Visions Medalist status earlier this year. Rylan’s piece will be touring America and displayed in various venues over the course of the next year. Congratulations to Rylan for his achievement and amazing opportunity to be added to the ranks of so many talented individuals that have been recognized through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program since 1923.
OHHS Art and Design 