October 18, 2024

Good afternoon Visual Arts Guild! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the New Works opening reception. It's an amazing exhibit! Congratulations to faculty sponsor Juan Cruz and all the students represented in the show. It's in the Hudson Gallery until November 1. Up next, Senior Showcase!

We hope you are planning to join us Tuesday, October 22 for our social. Drop-ins are welcome but we appreciate an RSVP so we can plan refreshments. We'll provide snacks and soft drinks. Bring your favorite beverage. See you at Oil & Cotton at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday!

Students, be sure to check the digital call board for the latest opportunities, contests and workshops. 

This week: 

• Applications for the annual Visual Arts Winter Market are now open through November 12. Check out the online form for all the details and requirements. The market will be December 11-13 from 12-1:30 p.m. throughout the Zero Floor. All students are eligible to participate but space is limited.
• The Visual Arts Guild is looking for 8-10 students to design a small holiday card for the Visual Arts Winter Market. Designs must be 5.5" x 4" or 5.5" x 4" or smaller and should include a winter or holiday theme or design. Submit your designs to btwvisualarts@gmail.com by November 22.

Faculty member Jessica Bell and the students in her digital art and art & business class have been busy creating works for the next AURORA, a Dallas-based public arts organization that combines art, technology and community and will feature video projections, performances and interactive art experiences at Dallas City Hall on November 16 from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. 

We are looking for volunteers after school on November 15 to move student work from BTW to Dallas City. If you have a truck, trailer or large SUV and are willing to help, we need to move large coral sculptures, a over-sized jellyfish (6x5 feet) and more. We also will need help on site setting up the art and lighting. Starting at midnight on November 16, volunteers are needed to tear down the installation and return it to BTW. 

Email btwvisualarts@gmail.com if you have a vehicle and/or can volunteer in any capacity. Thank you for your help with this exciting opportunity!

College Showcase is November 21-22. We need volunteers to help set up and monitor hospitality suites, greet guests, serve meals, stuff gift bags, and clean up our spaces. If you can't volunteer in person, please consider donating funds or items. If you are a 9-11th grade parent, please consider volunteering. We like our senior parents to be able to enjoy the week with their students whenever possible. See the sign up for all the links and details. And thank you for supporting this exciting annual event!

DASH Week returns October 25. This year's themes are:

• October 25 Flashback Friday: dress up like a character from your childhood
• October 28 Movie Monday: dress up like a character from your favorite movie
• October 29 Twin Tuesday: dress up like a dynamic duo/twin with someone else
• October 30 White Lie Wednesday: write a white lie about yourself on your shirt
• October 31 Halloween: wear your Halloween costume to school

Follow BTW Student Council @btwhspvastuco on Instagram for updates.

October 20
The online auction benefiting the Class of 2025 opens October 20. Auction items include memorabilia, gift cards, pet portraits, privileges like parking, fast food delivery and reserved lunch tables, and teacher gifts like essay writing support and pottery lessons. You don't have to be a senior or the parent of a senior to bid. Visit 32auctions.com for details.

October 24
You can support the Class of 2027 when you eat at or order from Jason's Deli (9100 N. Central Expressway) on Thursday, October 24 from 5-9 p.m. Eat at Jason's or order online (use the code FUND20) and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Class of 2027 senior funds.

October 25
Booker T LIVE returns to Strauss Square Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. The festival will feature music from ISHI, BTW alums and current student bands, food, beverages, merch tents, tarot card readers, tooth gem artistry, lawn games, local + Booker T. student artisans selling their work and more! Tickets ($30 general admission, $10 student admission) are on sale now.

October 31
The PTSA is hosting the annual faculty Halloween breakfast on Thursday, October 31 and is looking for volunteers and donations for the event. See the sign up for details.

If you are looking for a great, FREE fall event this weekend, consider the Art Walk West in the Tin District. Art Walk is "the link between artists and art enthusiasts. Art lovers from all over DFW have the chance to connect with the artists in an open studio setting." You'll have a chance to:

• Tour more than 35 artist studios, engage with artists and witness their creative processes firsthand
• Explore renowned galleries including Cluley Projects, Ro2 Art, Daisha Board Gallery (a friend of the Visual Arts Guild!), and a surprise pop-up gallery
• Experience public art, new murals and "FieldWork Projections"
• Enjoy live performances by musicians and artists on the main stage
• Explore outdoor galleries at Sweet Pass Sculpture Park and Art Park at Trinity Groves

Get the details and RSVP at https://www.tindistrict.com/event-details-registration/art-walk-west.

Visual Arts Guild at BTWHSPVA

2501 Flora St.

Dallas TX 75201