2014 Art All State 

The Worcester Art Museum held the 27th Massachusetts Art All-State on Friday, May 30, & Saturday, May 31, 2014.  Through the history of Art All-State, over 3,600 high school juniors from all across Massachusetts have had the opportunity to meet their peers, work with professional artists, learn about post-secondary art training, and investigate art careers. Art All-State is designed to foster high caliber art education for the young people of Massachusetts by matching students with professional artists to create large-scale artworks inspired by the Museum's collection. Through gallery and studio experiences AAS challenges and inspires these participants to think creatively about themselves and the role that art can play in life after high school. Eight studio groups are each lead by two professional artists, who help facilitate the students in the creative process. The artists, who come from a variety of different art disciplines, also act as mentors for the student participants.

Each year MHS Fine Arts teachers are allowed to select two juniors from the entire high school to participate in AAS. This year Studio 3 Hannah Fobert was selected for the program. According to Hannah AAS was a unique experience as the picture she took of their group installation also shows.

 

This past weekend, May 30th and 31st, I was chosen to participate in the 2014 Art All-State event at the Worcester Art Museum, and was one of the most amazing opportunities I have ever been given. For the two days I was there, I worked on a group installation with other artists around the state. It opened my mind up to new ideas and perspectives and was an extremely influential experience. Everyone I met there was incredible and it was awesome to be surrounded by so many other individuals passionate about art. The 2014 Art All States paved new roads for my future in not only art, but life in general, and was truly an unbelievable experience that I was so fortunate to be a part of.

Hannah Fobert

The Virginia A. Carten Gallery Presents:

The Virginia A. Carten Gallery Presents:

Marblehead High School 2014 Senior Art Show

Have you ever wondered what is really behind the gates of the Secret Garden? On May 14^th, you will hold the key to unlock the iron gates. The Virginia A. Carten Gallery at Marblehead Abbot Public Library will be transformed into a magical Secret Garden exhibit, displaying a variety of artwork composed by the senior class of 2014.

Each student has worked countless hours creating these beautiful pieces, and it is time they are revealed for the public to enjoy! The exhibit will include large scale chalk and oil pastel social statements, allegory oil paints, charcoal self portraits, reflection images drawn in pencil, clay busts of the individual artists, photography, graphic design pieces, and much more!

A local up-and-coming singer songwriter, Fia James, will be performing live during the opening reception on Wednesday, May 14^th 5:00–7:00pm.

Enjoy the music, the unique artwork, and the smell of sweet flowers at the Marblehead High School 2014 Senior Art Show.

Join us in experiencing this once in a life time opportunity to discover what is waiting behind the gates of the Secret Garden.

SAVE THE DATE! EVERYONE IS INVITED!

Wednesday, May 7^th through Tuesday, June 5^th

Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 14^th 5:00 – 7:00pm

2014 Senior Art Show

3D Printer

Our new 3D printer has arrived! This generous gift from a parent was given to the technical drawing classes at the high schools. Students in Architecture, Advanced Technical Drawing and 3D CADD/Manufacturing will be using it as part of the curriculum.

All - Bands Concert

Marblehead Public Schools
Performing Arts Department
presents:
All - Bands Concert

Thursday, March 27, 2014
7 pm
MVMS Performing Arts Center
free

Village School 4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Bands
Veteran’s Middle School Concert Band
Marblehead High School Concert Band

GOLD AND SILVER KEY WINNERS

Journey by Theo Bonner

Marblehead High School is proud to announce that two of its art students received National Medals in the 2014 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the country's longest-running and most prestigious award and recognition program for creative students in grades 7–12. Senior Theo Bonner received a National Gold Key for his mixed media piece called “Journey”while Baie Rogers received a Silver Key for her photography portfolio called “The Light at the End of the Tunnel”.
The 2014 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards had record-breaking student participation. There were 255,000 original works of art and writing submitted to the awards. Only 1,800 young artists and writers in grades 7-12 received National Medals. From the outstanding pool of regional Gold Key recipients, an impressive panel of creative-industry experts chose more than 1,800 of the most talented students—representing 47 U.S. states as well as students in Washington, D.C. and American schools abroad—to receive national medals. These artists, authors, critics, educators and skilled professionals blindly judged works based on originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal vision or voice—the original three criteria of the program’s founding in 1923.

Teddy Bear by Baie Rogers

On June 6, 2014, students will be honored during a special awards ceremony live-webcasted from the world-famous Carnegie Hall, where they will be joined onstage by this year’s Alumni Achievement Award Recipient, Kay WalkingStick, whose career retrospective will open in 2015 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. Following the ceremony, the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Benefit will take place at The Edison Ballroom, and to further amplify the festivities  that evening, the iconic Empire State Building will be lit in gold.
 
All National Award–winning high school seniors are now eligible to apply for a special pool of more than $8 million in scholarships, set aside specifically for them through partnerships with the Alliance and esteemed colleges and universities around the country.

Congratulations to Theo and Baie!

SPRING IS BLOOMING IN MHS STUDIO ONE!

FROM INSPIRATION TO INSTALLATION

3D Design Harpoons for Hunting...

3D Design 1 art students visited the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum last November to explore sculpture as an art form. From this experience students chose their final art project, which was based on fiber sculpture artwork entitled Harpoons for Hunting Rainbows by artist Jacin Giordano. 

Giordano visited students at the high school and talk about his creative process which proved very inspiring! Students created their own Harpoons for Hunting... DNA, Tornadoes, My Little Pony, Dreams, Ocean Life, and more.

This project was made possible by funding from the Parents’ Council and community yarn donations. Work is currently on display in the MHS lobby. Thank you for all of your support!!

 

Students at the deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum discussing
Harpoons for Hunting Rainbows by artist Jacin Giordano

Student Work, MHS Lobby Installation

Student Work, MHS Lobby Installation

Student Work, MHS Lobby Installation

Student Work, MHS Art Wing Display

 

Abby Thomas Self-portrait Clay Bust (12)

Jessica Beringer Charcoal Self-portrait (12)

Jon Johnston Charcoal Self-portrait (12)

Lauren Nohelty Reflection Pencil Drawing (12)

Mosheh Tucker Self-portrait Clay Bust

Theo Bonner Mixed Media Collage (12)

2014 BOSTON GLOBE SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS

The Marblehead High School is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Awards are for the compilation of a portfolio and/ or for individual pieces. Students from 10, 11 and 12 grade won a total of 14 gold medals, 12 silver medals and 13 honorable mentions. Gold Key: Jessica Beringer (drawing) Theo Bonner (multi media) Lily Dolin (painting) John Johnston (drawing) Rachel Larson (fine arts portfolio) Lauren Nohelty (drawing) Lauren Nohelty (fine arts portfolio) Baie Rogers (photography portfolio) Conrad Rousseau (photography portfolio) Lexxi Seay (mixed media) Spencer Tarbox (photography) Abby Thomas (sculpture) Mosheh Tucker (sculpture) Amanda Zarni (photography) Silver Key: Lily Dolin (painting) Mackenzie Loewen (drawing) Lindy Miller (drawing) Maisie Miller (photography) Lauren Nohelty (drawing) Lauren Nohelty (sculpture) Leah Postilnik (photography) Conrad Rousseau (photography) Madeleine Rule (mixed media) Abby Thomas (drawing) Mosheh Tucker (drawing) Mosheh Tucker (fine arts portfolio) Honorable mention: Jessica Beringer (portfolio) Lily Cummings (photography portfolio) Hannah Fobert (drawing) John Johnston (drawing) John Johnston (portfolio) Rachel Larson (drawing) Lindy Miller (mixed media) Maisie Miller( photography) Alexander Ness (portfolio digital art) Kim Pearson (digital art) Leah Postilnik (photography) Conrad Rousseau  2 (photography) Abby Thomas (portfolio)

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has an impressive legacy dating back to 1923. Over the years, the Awards have grown to become the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S., and the nation’s largest source of scholarships for creative young artists and writers. A noteworthy roster of past winners includes Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, John Updike, and many more. Each year, teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

Gold Key winners’ work will be on display from March 7 - March 30, 2014 in Boston's City Hall. Regional Gold Key winners will be judged at the national level. All national medalists recognized in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2014 will be notified on Monday, March 17. We would like to congratulate all of the young artists who participated.