Fine Arts
Senior Art Show Juror Names Award Winners
The ESJ annual senior art show opened on April 22. Each year senior students in the AP visual arts programs exhibit a curated collection of their work. This juried show is the culmination of a senior visual arts students’ work. This year’s juror was Kally Malcom-Bjorklund, an Associate Professor of Art, Photography, University of North Florida.…
Read MoreHonor Society Inductees for Fine Arts Spring 2021
Congratulations to the ESJ Fine Arts students who have been inducted into arts honor societies this spring. National Honor Society Student Dance Arts Sydney McGee Amelia Barakat Julia Polster TRI-M Hailey Fasbinder (Music) Ellie Spickelmier Lillian Shields Hailey Warwick Lily Zubero Maddie Weise Natalie Rabil Max Moorehead Lauren Holland Gabby Parker Kaleb DeLeon Andrew Velarde…
Read MoreNine Seniors to Pursue Fine Arts in College
Congratulations to the nine members of the Class of 2021 who will pursue fine arts in college: Izzy Joy The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Photography BFA Ellie Reed Fashion Institute of Technology Fashion Design Caroline Mililon Belmont BFA production design Alivia Waters Southern Methodist University BFA Dance Amelia Barakat Sewanee Fellowship of…
Read MoreTheater Students Take on Costume Design
This week students in Mrs. Donaldâs theater class took on costume design and are learning the process of designing the costumes for a production, making sure they match the style and director’s vision for the piece, as well as being practical for the performer. Costumes bring visual interest to a play and help set the…
Read MoreAP Portfolio Spotlight: Margaux Forsbrand ’21
A.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Margaux Forsbrand ’21 The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the “why” behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly…
Read MoreMadison Linn ’21 Wins National Scholastic Art & Writing Award
Congratulations to Madison Linn ’21, who won a national medal through Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her acrylic painting. This alongside her four Golden Key awards for her other paintings at the regional competition. Since 1923, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards have recognized some of Americaâs most celebrated artists and writers when they…
Read MoreKurlas Family Supports Fine Arts Expansion
The first phase of a new Episcopal Artistsâ Row will open this fall, thanks to a gift from Tony and Ginger Kurlas and their three daughters. Becca Hoadleyâs âDraw, Paint, Printâ classes will move to the newly christened Kurlas House, and Mark Zimmermanâs âPhotographyâ classes will move next door. Michelle Kruegerâs classes will follow next…
Read MoreBob Kirk Featured in Studio Potter
Fine Arts instructor Bob Kirk’s article on teaching Ceramics in Private school was recently published in one of the top international ceramics education magazines, Studio Potter. In March, 2019, Bob was a member of a panel at the annual conference of The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). The article (subscription only)…
Read MoreA.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Miranda Doro
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the WHY behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly critiques of classmatesâ work, as well as submit completed pieces…
Read MoreA.P Draw, Paint, Print Senior Spotlight Interview: Izzy Colon
The AP Drawing Portfolio is an intensive course, requiring students to produce art at the college level. Students compile a portfolio of 15-20 original artworks demonstrating mastery in composition, technique, and concept. They pursue the WHY behind their own artistic process and participate in weekly critiques of classmatesâ work, as well as submit completed pieces…
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