Field Trips & FINE ARTS COMPETITIONS Showcasing Your Talent

Upcoming Field Trips & Activities 10/28: Lawndale Center and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Dia De Los Muertos Exhibition Craft Texas 2016 11/02: Renaissance Festival 1/26: Lone Star College – Edge of Eden, Uganda Through an Artist’s Eye (Tentative) MFAH – to be scheduled National Art Honor Society – every Tuesday 3-4 pm Volunteer hours Art-making activities

Renaissance Festival Due Friday Field Trip 11/2 Should reflect the themes of the Texas Renaissance Festival such as royalty, life in the 15th/16th centuries, fantasy, or renaissance literature, science or art. Must be original in concept, design and execution and may not violate any US copyright laws. No larger than 32 inches by 32 inches from the outside dimensions of the frame, or in the case of 3D: 32’ by 32’ by 32”. Awards will be given to the first, second and third place finalists in each category. Awards will be presented to the winners at the Royal Awards Ceremony held at the 2:00 in the Sea Devil Tavern both days. See the School Days schedule of events.

Scholastic Art Rules: Judged on three core values: Artwork Due 12/12 Create an original work of art Enter up to 2 pieces Controversial themes/subject matter allowed Works cannot be copies of old masters or already published works Judged on three core values: Originality Personal Voice & Vision Technical Skill Artwork Due 12/12 Categories: architecture Ceramics & glass Comic art Photography Printmaking Design Digital Art Drawing and Illustration Fashion Film & Animation Jewelry Mixed Media Painting Sculpture

Scholastic Art Awards Regional Awards National Awards Gold Key: The very best works submitted to local programs. Gold Key works are automatically considered for national–level recognition Silver Key: Stand-out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability. Honorable Mention: Accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and potential. American Visions & Voices Nominees: Five works, from across all categories and grades, are selected from those earning Gold Keys as the “Best-of-Show” for each local program as nominees for the American Visions & Voices Medals. Gold Medal: The most outstanding works in the nation. Silver Medal: Works demonstrating high honors on the national level. American Visions & Voices Medals: One work from each local region, from the five American Voices & Visions Nominees, will earn an American Visions & Voices Medal. Gold & Silver Medal Portfolios: Seniors with outstanding portfolios are recognized with Gold Medal Portfolio and Silver Medals with Distinction Portfolio Awards. These honors include scholarships Sponsored Awards: Additional awards and scholarships are presented through the support of our sponsors. National Medalist are recognized in part at the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

RODEO ART Must be Western Art – art that represents the heritage and lifestyle of the West, both Historically and present day January 12-15 @ ISC 2-D Categories: Colored Drawing, Mixed Media, Monochromatic Drawing, Painting 3-D Categories: Sculpture or Functional Ceramics (not eligible for auction) MUST BE TITLED Published images, logos, slogans and licensed characters cannot be used Auction of selected works

"Back To The Nature" by Hanlu Zhang VASE Visual Arts Student Exhibition 4 February 2017 at Dickinson ISD State VASE Event in San Antonio: 28-29 April While the artworks are being juried, the students are participating in professional workshops, lectures, slide presentations, demonstrations, and outdoor sketching opportunities Portfolio Review by Colleges & Universities (such as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, UT, Columbus College of Art and Design and more) "Back To The Nature" by Hanlu Zhang 2016 Gold Seal Winner

14th Annual FINE ARTS FESTIVAL April 28-29 Lone Star College – Kingwood K-12 Juried Exhibition Awards include Best in Show and People’s Choice Volunteer Hours (Face Painting)

Empty Bowls 6 May 2017 Summer Creek HS Auction of ceramic bowls to benefit HAMM (Humble Area Assistance Ministries) Service hours for making bowls, volunteering at auction