April 4, 2025

Good afternoon Visual Arts students, parents and supporters! If you are new to the Visual Arts Guild, we welcome you and hope to meet you at I Am Booker T Day on April 12. To all our members and supporters, thank you!

In lieu of an April guild meeting, all are invited to our April social at Oil & Cotton on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join us for light bites and beverages, meet new and current families, and hear news and updates from the guild.

The PTSA's Summer Scholarship application is now open. 9th-11th grade students can get up to $500 toward a summer academic, performing or visual arts intensive or enrichment. Visit the PTSA Membership Toolkit for details on the scholarship and to read testimonials from previous recipients. The application closes April 30 (or as soon as funds are depleted) so apply today!

Seniors can apply for one of five $1500 Visual Arts Guild scholarships awarded at the senior dinner. Completed applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 2. See the online application for eligibility and requirements.

The Booker T Advisory Board also offers a senior scholarship. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient's school. Recipients are announced at the senior awards ceremony in May. Visit the Advisory Board website for details and the application, which is due April 15.

As you may know, I Am Booker T Day is Saturday, April 12. It is our first opportunity to welcome new students and families to Booker T. THANK YOU to everyone who has signed up to volunteer.

If you would like to support the event but don't want to commit to a volunteer shift, consider dropping by the school from 9:30-11 a.m. for the Visual Arts Conservatory breakout session. We'll be in the Commons with the Visual Arts faculty, guild officers and volunteers, and current students, and we welcome any current parents and students who would like to be on campus to talk with families, answer questions, and provide general hospitality. No commitment or donation required - just a friendly face. 

We are looking for a parent or guardian who has a truck/van or can drive a truck/van to transport metal sculptures from Booker T to CMC in Irving on Wednesday, April 23. Some of our students are participating in CMC's Scrap Can Be Beautiful exhibit and contest. Email btwvisualarts@gmail.com if you can donate or drive the vehicle or make a donation to cover the expense of a rental. THANK YOU!

Visit the Tin District this Saturday, April 5 for Spring Open Studios. More than 35 artist studios and four galleries will be open from 11 a.m - 4 p.m.

The Tin District is a thriving artist quarter in West Dallas. It's a former industrial area that is now home to art studios, galleries, and creative spaces that serve many of Dallas’ contemporary artists. For the past two years, it's also been host to our 5x7 Art Sale.

The next PTSA meeting is Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. in the Commons. The general membership will vote on the proposed slate of officers for next year's PTSA board. You must be a PTSA member and attend the meeting in person to vote.

Visual Arts Conservatory and guild events are marked with *. Visit the school calendar for details on schoolwide events.

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