ART ANNOUNCEMENTS 

• SCULPTURE STUDENTS MEET BEST OF MISSOURI HAND ARTISTS
Best of Missouri Hands (BOMH) Juried Artists will be in town for the St. Louis Artists Guild's "ARTstravaganza! 2008" October 24-26, 2008.  Before the artists set up for their own shows, two BOMH artists will visit the classroom of art students at Kirkwood High School.  Dodie Eisenhauer, Wire/Mesh Sculptor from Daisy, MO and Nancy Clark, Hand Weaver from Kansas City, MO will bring in samples of their art to Mrs. Nancy Grimes' sculpture students in class on October 23rd.  Students will have the opportunity to watch the artists demonstrate techniques for their media and ask questions during the demonstration.  Not only will students be able to watch the artists at work, but also listen to the artists about why they create their work, what inspires the artists, and how to pursue a career as a sculptor.  Funding for this unique opportunity is being provided by a grant from the Regional Arts Commission (posted 10/18/08).
         




• Are you serious about Graphic Design?  On Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 9:30 am - 4pm, the Illinois Institute of Art -Schaumburg is hosting a GRAPHIC DESIGN & SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION.  Combine your talent with your competitive drive and spend a day creating unique designs.  Gain hands-on expereience and the ability to earn scholarships and software.  Call for more information or to reserve your spot to 1-800-314-3450 or 847-619-3450.  Not able to attend in person?  Ask about the online entry option.  The Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg is located at 1000 N. Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL  60173 www.artinstitutes.edu/schaumburg

• NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY IS ALMOST HERE!!   Any art student, especially Juniors and Seniors, should take advantage of the National Portfolio Day being offered at Washington University on Sunday, October 19, 2008.  Have your work reviewed by over 30 art schools, art institutes, and colleges.  Art College representatives will give you personal reviews on your work and insight you will need for admission and merit scholarships. National Portfolio Day is open to the public on Sunday, October 19, 2008, from 1pm - 5pm in Bixby Hall, School of Art on Washington University's campus, Forsyth at Skinker.   For more information, ask your art teacher! (posted 10/8/08)

Memphis College of Art & Design is coming to visit with students on Monday, September 29, 2008 during 5th hour. Any student who wishes to see MCAD's college presentation should see their art teacher for a pass by Sept. 26. Space is limited, first come, first served! http://www.mca.edu/

Kansas City Art Institute is coming to visit with students on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 during 5th hour. Any student who wishes to see KCAI's college presentation should see their art teacher for a pass before Sept. 16. Space is limited, first come, first served! http://www.kcai.edu/

Graphics Mac Lab is open for Art Students during Academic Homeroom Any art student who wishes to use the Macintosh computers during Academic Homeroom on Wednesdays are welcome with a signed red card pass from their Homeroom teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for students to use specialty software available only in the Graphics Mac Lab (room SA-5) such as Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, Storyboard, Flash, and GarageBand.

• Mrs. Foster offers After School Art Lab Every Wednesday Students in Mrs. Foster's classes who need extra time to work on projects may come to room SA-4 every Wednesday from 2:45pm-3:45pm. This privilege is open only to students who have permission by Mrs. Foster. Students who do not use their time wisely in class are not eligible for this special opportunity.