Artists in Residence (AIR)

Within the VHHS department, we aim to host an Artist in Residence every 2-3 years. They vary in experience, education, skills, style, media, and involvement in the arts.

Spring 2015

Students in Drawing & Painting and AP Portfolio classes were inspired in part by Chicago-based artist Ryan Blume when creating their own paintings and drawings. Art classes welcomed University of Iowa educated Blume as part of the VHHS Artist in Residence program, funded by C.A.S.T.

While finishing their independent projects, students in AP Portfolio, Drawing & Painting, and Art Club contributed to a collaborative mandala painting. Blume’s focal point design was embellished with acrylic and oil paint pens using a color scheme decided upon by students that emphasizes the unity of the cooperative group despite each student’s individual differences. The Art Department thanks every student who had a hand in painting this artwork, on display for posterity in the VHHS Fine Arts hallway.

Artist Website: https://www.rblume.com/copy-of-2017-artwork

Drawing & Painting class featured here

Spring 2018

Students in Drawing & Painting and Art Exploration classes were inspired in part by LHS alumnus artist Michelle Sendy when creating their own abstract mixed media works. Art classes welcomed Millikin educated Sendy as part of the VHHS Artist in Residence program, funded by C.A.S.T. Sendy completed her Master's Degree in Art Education through Illinois State University and is currently a high school art teacher in central Illinois.

Artist Website: http://www.michellesendy.com/gallery

Works by Drawing & Painting and Art Exploration Students; Individual Artworks by Bella Pineda (VH '20) and Keri Han (VH '18) (respectively)