Good evening Visual Arts Class of 2025 parents, guardians and students!
If you weren't able to attend the parent meeting on Tuesday, August 13 or just want a recap, you can find a bullet list of items below:
Thursday, September 12: Studio Selections
This exhibit features works of 10th-12th grade students selected by the conservatory faculty. The opening reception is Thursday, September 12 from 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, September 29: National Portfolio Day, Dallas
Visit with counselors, admissions team members, and faculty from art and design schools for a portfolio review before applying to colleges or universities. The Dallas stop is Sunday, September 29 from 1-5 p.m. at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts Owens Art Center. Get more information and register online. This is optional for 11th and 12th graders.
Monday, September 30: Portfolio Day at BTW
Art school presentations will be held during visual arts classes. Individual portfolio reviews will be held all day in the Hudson Gallery. 11th and 12th grade students are expected to bring a minimum 12-piece portfolio to show schools.
Thursday, October 17: YoungArts Application Deadline
It is mandatory for seniors to complete a YoungArts application to be apply for a senior show in the spring. Students with financial needs can get a fee waiver from their Flex teacher. The application closes at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 17.
November: Prepare for College Showcase
To prepare for College Showcase, seniors need to:
- Update their resume
- Update their artist statement with two images
- Format to a specific font/size/layout to be determined by your advisory teacher
- Submit one piece of artwork for the Senior Showcase exhibit
Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22: College Showcase at BTW
College workshops will be held all day Thursday and Friday morning. Friday afternoon is reserved for portfolio reviews in rooms 146/148.
11th and 12th graders are expected to bring a minimum 12-piece portfolio to show schools.
The reception for the Senior Showcase exhibit is Thursday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the Hudson Gallery. It is free and open to the public. Senior families are encouraged to attend.
December 12: National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
This exhibit features works by our newest NAHS inductees. The opening reception is Thursday, December 12 from 5-7 p.m. Applications for NAHS are available in early October. Find out more about the NAHS program.
January-April 2025: Senior Shows
Students must apply to be in a senior show. Watch for due dates in October. As mentioned above, students also need to complete a YoungArts application by October 17 to be in a senior show.
- Senior Show #1: Show sponsor is Ms. Eames. Install is January 14-15. The opening reception is Thursday, January 23 from 5-7 p.m.
- Senior Show #2: Show sponsor is Ms. Benzenberg. Install is February 11-12. The opening reception is Thursday, February 20 from 5-7 p.m.
- Senior Show #3: Show sponsor is Ms. Read. Install is March 18-19. The opening reception is Thursday, March 27 from 5-7 p.m.
- Senior Show #4: Show sponsor is Ms. Gossett. Install is April 10-11. The opening reception is Thursday, April 24 from 5-7 p.m.
Students are expected to:
- Attend all meetings on dates set by their show sponsor
- Mat and frame or prepare all artwork to hang for their show
- Include a maximum of 10 pieces in the exhibit
- Pre-approve all pieces prior to installation. The sponsor, coordinator and/or administrator reserve the right to decline a piece or pieces that have inappropriate subject matter.
- Be present on the day of installation and have all work present at installation or the student may be excluded from the exhbit
May 2025: Young American Talent
Young American Talent (YAT) is a juried Visual Art Competition for North Texas high school students hosted by the Visual Arts Guild. The awards reception is Thursday, May 8 from 6-8 p.m. Submissions for YAT are typically accepted from December through March. Key dates will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.
June 2025: End of year and Graduation
Senior week is scheduled for May 12-16, 2025. Senior dinners are scheduled for the week of May 19, but we do not have a specific date for each conservatory. Graduation is Sunday, May 25. The time has not been announced.
