At Art Ascending Charity Art Auction, we are deeply inspired by the creative talent within our community shown through the heartfelt creations of our kindergarteners to the deeply intricate and thoughtful interpretations demonstrated by the world. We aspire to tap into this virtue and transform it to make a positive impact for the betterment of our world. Initially founded by Kris Williams '12 in 2011, 2020 marked the first reinstatement of this project. Through our efforts we hope to exemplify three primary messages:
We hope to remind artists of all ages that art is their voice in a universal language mean to empower our society. Anyone can make a difference!
We believe that art connects our community by showcasing creative outlets in a way that celebrates the our capabilities, achievements, and potential.
We strive to harness artistic expression to build a better world for a brighter future, doing our part whenever and wherever we can to help those in need.
Public Relations Team
Tech Specialist
Art Teacher Liaison
Avery is senior at CHS. She enjoy making art, looking at others artwork and seeing how other artists make their own type of art. Art is really special to her it’s how she expresses myself or other emotions. Eventually she wants to pursue a career in game design/animation. Her biggest source of inspiration an artist named JaidenAnimations and her mentor/art teacher, Mrs. Monjot.
Secretary
Sunehra, a junior at CHS, has always been interested in all forms of art and expression, especially when it can make a positive impact on the world. Some of the art forms she enjoys are poetry, calligraphy and animation. When she's not busy catching up on work, you can find her reading books or watching YouTube documentaries.
Kayla believes in the potential of art to contribute to the community. She looks up to many artists for inspiration, including Yukai Du, Jun Cen, Henri Matisse, Tishk Barzanji, and Amber Vittoria. Outside of school, she enjoys illustrating, blogging on her website, animating, and learning ways of communication, be it HTML, foreign languages, or branding.
Jae-Hee is passionate about human expression, whether it be through art, literature, or music. Her favorite artists include Gustav Klimt, Georgy Kurasov, and Claude Monet. In her free time, she enjoys panting on the tennis court, sounding the violin, reading good reads, and creating the perfect Spotify playlist (although not simultaneously).
Class of 2022
Sophia is a huge advocate for any project that can make a positive impact. When first approached about organizing the event, she jumped in with enthusiasm. A few artists that she loves are Vincent van Gogh, Peggy Dean, and Milton Glaser. When she’s not designing a spread in her bullet journal, you can find her playing Debussy at the piano, lettering a card, or swimming a few laps at the pool.
Class of 2023
Nathan Summers is a community social worker. In his spare time, he plays cello, codes, competes in science bowl, and naps.
Sophia is a huge advocate for any project that can make a positive impact. When first approached about organizing the event, she jumped in with enthusiasm. A few artists that she loves are Vincent van Gogh, Peggy Dean, and Milton Glaser. When she’s not designing a spread in her bullet journal, you can find her playing Debussy at the piano, lettering a card, or swimming a few laps at the pool.
Emily enjoys helping people through our auction. Outside of school, she runs Cross Country and Track, enjoys drawing and painting, and loves going hiking.
Erin is very passionate about helping out in her community. Some of her favorite artists include Janet Fish, Edgar Degas, and Claude Monet. When Erin is not practicing the flute, she enjoys reading, hiking, and working with her women in STEM club.
Khalid has loved art his whole life and is even an artist of his own. He is greatly interested in the different styles of art and loves how the expression of human imagination can benefit those in need. He is inspired by the works of artists including Katsushika Hokusai, Sesshu Toya, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, and Masashi Kishimoto. When not busy during school, you can find him drawing, painting, playing ping pong, and constructing devices for Science Olympiad.