Monday, February 26, 2018

DGS Artists Honored at 5th IHSAE Art Exhibition sponsored by IHSA






Congratulations to the DGS Fine Arts students who were selected to exhibit work the the Illinois High School Art Exhibition's annual General Exhibition.
  • Emmanuelle Copeland
  • Emma Ansah
  • Gabrielle Senne
  • Jhenevie Ocha
  • Sean Meyer
Special congratulations to Emmanuelle Copeland for winning one of five Visionary Awards for her painting "Laughter," and to Emma Ansah for winning an Honorable Mention for her drawing "Held Back."  Emmanuelle also won a scholarship to attend American Academy of Art's Early College Program.  Emma also won a scholarship to attend the Cleveland Institute of Art's Early College Program.
The Illinois High School Art Exhibition is a non-for-profit corporation whose mission is the advancement of visual arts education through exhibition.  Developed by teachers for students in 2014, the organization is run by full-time art educators who collaborate with corporate sponsors, art schools/colleges/universities, and participating public, private and charter high schools to celebrate and award the artistic talents of Illinois high school art students.

Congratulations and thanks to District 99 Visual Art teachers Mr. Josh Hoering (Board of Directors and Portfolio Coordinator) and Ms. Katherine O'Truk (General Exhibition Awards Coordinator) for the spirit of volunteerism and service to the IHSAE staff.