Students began the new school year by answering this question…Why is ART important? These images show some of their responses.
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Happy Youth Art Month!
During March all students will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing contest for Youth Art Month. Entry forms with instructions are in the art room and attached below. The theme is “Design the Dot!” Prizes will be awarded on March 5th, 11th, 19th and 25th. Please give the finished drawings to your Art …
Scholastic Art Award Winners
The Art Academy of Cincinnati congratulates the Award recipients, all students and educators participating in the 2021 Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the AAC will host a virtual exhibition for student artwork. All work will be available to view online via Flickr starting January 15th, 2021. A live virtual ceremony will take place on February 19th, 2021 …
Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open
Congratulations to these Visitation Fifth Grade students whose art criticism essays were chosen to represent our school in the annual Jerry Tollifson Art Criticism Open sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association. Lily A., Audrey B., Clare H., Ellie H., Lily H., and Kara Y.
Contemporary Arts Center Teen Art Show
10×10 Teen Art Expo at The Cincinnati Art Museum
Each year The Cincinnati Art Museum engages young artists to display their artwork at the 10×10 Teen Art Expo. This year, because the museum is closed, they were unable to display the amazing work from youth all across our region. Instead, the museum will present the first-ever digital expo. This year, artists were asked to …
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National Scholastic Art Award Winner!
Congratulations to Kelli S. (grade 8) who won a silver medal in photography at the national level of the Scholastic Art Competition. Scholastics is the nation’s largest, longest-running, most prestigious art competition for students in grades 7–12. Last year, over 340,000 works were submitted and only about 2,700 received recognition at the national level. Congratulations Kelli!!
Student Artwork Gallery
Thanks to everyone who has sent in pictures of their artwork. This is just a sample of what our amazing, talented students have completed.
25 Day Drawing Challenge
This is a good activity for all ages, students or adults!
Art Projects for School Closure
The following Art projects can be completed while we are out of school due to the COVID-19 school closure. They are considered optional, however credit will be applied to the student’s Art effort grades for Trimester 3. Please email a picture of the completed project to art@olvisitation.org. Extra credit will be given to those who …