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Art Department News/Events
Spring 2021-The Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) is transitioning to the Illinois High School Art Exhibition Experience, to better adapt to current safety guidelines. The IHSAE will have virtual Portfolio reviews with college representatives, virtual artist talks and workshops, a virtual art gallery and awards. The date of the Art Experience events is still TBD
2/22/21 MHS Art Classes will host an artist talk via zoom with British Photographer Ian Howorth (see Mr. Pruc, jpruc@d120.org for details)
April 7-11 2021-The Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) is transitioning to the Illinois High School Art Exhibition Experience, to better adapt to current safety guidelines. The IHSAE will have virtual Portfolio reviews with college representatives, virtual artist talks and workshops, a virtual art gallery and awards. The date of specific Art Experience events is TBD
*Studio Classes may be repeated for credit
1. Art classes make you think differently
2. You don’t have to be good at drawing to find an art class you can excel at
3. It will make your schedule less monotonous - it’s FUN!
4. Creativity is a beneficial skill in any field
5. You can share your thoughts and ideas
6. Studies show that Art classes can benefit students in other academic classes