April 14, 2024

Good morning Visual Arts parents, students and supporters! 

Thank you to our faculty and guild volunteers for supporting I Am Booker T Day. And welcome to our newest guild members!

Current members, we hope you'll renew your membership in the guild for the 2024-25 school year. All our members receive our weekly newsletter, but with a sponsorship (starting at just $25), you'll have access to the online directory, receive guild merch, and your student will be eligible for two, $150 grants per school year and the $1,500 scholarship senior year. 

If you were considering a donation in any amount to support the Visual Arts Guild, now is a great time to DOUBLE the impact. In honor of Dallas Arts Month, the Giana Foundation Fund and Communities Foundation of Texas are matching donations, dollar for dollar, to nonprofits supporting arts, culture and humanities. You can get more information and make a donation on the Visual Arts Guild's North Texas Giving Day portal.

Read on for news and reminders for the week of April 15.

Thursday, April 18, Senior Show Reception: The final senior show of the school year is now on display. The opening reception will be Thursday, April 18 from 5-7 p.m. Volunteers and refreshment donations are always appreciated.

May, Young American Talent: The exhibit will be on display May 6-18. The reception and awards ceremony is Thursday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m. We will need volunteers on Saturday, May 4 when students drop off artwork, and May 4-8 to help hang the exhibit. If you can help, please email YAT Committee Chair Kay Wood.

Check out the updated digital call board for information on art contests, workshops, scholarships and programs. Coming up - Baccalaureate artwork, Advisory Board Scholarship and Visual Arts Senior Scholarship (seniors only), Nasher Summer Institute for Teens, I Am Texas art contest, and PTSA Summer Scholarships.

Underclassmen! We need your help at the senior dinner on Tuesday, May 21. We need 3-4 students who can help set up, decorate and serve dinner. Email btwvisualarts@gmail.com if you are interested in helping in any capacity from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

The Visual Arts Senior Dinner will be Tuesday, May 21 in the Hudson Gallery. RSVP before May 10. Upload your photos before Sunday, May 19. Parents - please send a baby photo of your student. Please label your uploads with your student's name so we can properly attribute the photos.

The Visual Arts Scholarship application is now open. To be eligible, either the student or a parent/guardian must be guild members. Contact us to confirm your membership and apply before April 26.

Visual Arts Guild at BTWHSPVA

2501 Flora St.

Dallas TX 75201