This art show is a way for the community to come together and support the young artists at AHS. It took place on April 18 in the rotunda at Arlington High, snacks and drinks were offered to guests by the art students and teachers. Art work was displayed all around, so that the gusts could just walk around and appreciate the amount of work the students had put into each piece, while also enjoying the view.

The art students of Arlington High have spent the last 9 months putting together pieces. “The art show showcases growth you get to see the difference from art 1 to ap and how each year the artists learn more when you look at an ap piece you see more than just the concepts there’s emotion and a story,” says AHS Art Teacher Leanne Wilson. There are many different types of Arts at Arlington, but when it comes to studio art the classes offered are Art 1-3 standard and honors, Art 4, and AP Art. Art 1-3 are used to teach each artist different types of mediums so that by the time the reach AP Art they know which mediums they prefer. The art show is used to display pieces from artist in every class, showing growth in what you learn from art 1 all the way to AP.

The art show is made up of many displays of finished artwork, sketchbooks, and mini sculptures. When people think of art they usually think of drawing or painting, but  there’s so much more than that. This show is an amazing way to show that off. There are pieces that were made digitally, through collages of different materials, pieces made from yarn or styrofoam, and also drawings and paintings.  “The art show for us is a way to show off what the students have done all year, the majority of art is done alone even is there are others in the studio so this is a chance for the students to get feedback and finally see how good they really are,” says AHS Art Teacher Carrol McTyre.

A big part of the art show is the AP Art displays. The AP Art students work all year to curate 15 pieces of art that all follow one theme. These portfolios show so much growth and emotion, you can really tell from these how dedicated these students are to the arts. AP Art students have to go through all the other art courses first, and its truly amazing to see how learning the basics from freshman through junior year lets the seniors that decide to take AP really take the reins of there own are without the usual step by step that they would normally have. “It is great to see it come together especially when it comes to AP and their portfolios because they make 15 pieces that all go together and seeing them together is really something great. The positive feedback that they hear from others is always nice, a lot of these students will go on to do art in college and this is a little taste of what they will do in college with exhibiting a body of work and in think its really good for them to see what that’s like.” says AHS Art Teacher Melanie Anderson.