Fine Arts Day Observes Earth Day
The artwork displayed at this year’s Fine Arts day concentrated on the environment, taking place a day before Earth Day.
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Senior Caitlyn Swope hangs one of the butterflies on the archway created by alumnae Laurel and Holly Hughes.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
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The butterflies created in maisons were displayed in the courtyard on the archway constructed by the Hughes sisters.
PHOTO | Megan Ostrander'
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Juniors Katherine Schissler and Londyn Adams work on their chalk drawing.
PHOTO | Anna Tomka'
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Freshman Kaitlin Lyman reaches for a piece of chalk to work on a chalk drawing.
PHOTO | Anna Tomka'
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Juniors Emma Cosner and Morgan Hickman laugh as they work on their joint drawing.
PHOTO | Anna Tomka'
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Junior Emma Cosner adds the final touches to her Earth Day themed chalk drawing piece.
PHOTO | Anna Tomka'
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Junior Joileeah Worley performed an original poem for the coffeehouse showcase.
PHOTO | Megan Ostrander'
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Senior Lilia Nicholson sang an original song for her coffeehouse performance in the New Grande Salle.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
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Alumna Holly Hughes gave a presentation with her sister Laurel about the influence of the environment in their art.
PHOTO | Kate Noble'
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Junior Joileeah Worley points to the crowd as she performs RUN-DMC’s “It’s Tricky.”
PHOTO | Kate Noble'
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Junior Moriana Jaco performed alongside junior Joileeah Worley as they emceed the talent showcase.
PHOTO | Megan Ostrander'
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Freshman Maya Blair performs a song with fellow freshmen to open the talent showcase.
PHOTO | Kate Noble'
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Senior Erin Quinn performed a ballet number for the talent showcase.
PHOTO | Clare Kimmis'
A celebration of Earth Day and focus towards sustainability distinguished this year’s annual Fine Arts day Friday, April 21, according to senior National Art Honor Society President Honor Schleicher. A shortened class schedule left the afternoon open for observing student artwork and watching performance pieces.
“Since Fine Arts is close to Earth Day, we wanted a theme that would also call attention to environmental issues and respect Earth Day,” Schleicher said.
Guest artists and alumnae Laurel and Holly Hughes discussed with students and faculty their own artistic process and their influence from the environment. They presented a slide show along with their talks which displayed some of their art. The entrance to the New Grande Salle included pieces by the Hughes sisters, two of which were sculptures made of recycled and trash materials.
“Both women are accomplished artists that are rooted in Sion,” art teacher Michael Pesselato said. “They each are well known in the National Art scene and have the creative enthusiasm of an art student, making what I hoped for a great experience for students to share in a creative process.”
Contributing to the Earth Day theme was student chalk drawings. Students worked on their chalk drawings throughout the day outside. The outdoor stairwell in the peace garden was decorated by NAHS members with Maison created butterflies and other nature decorations.
“Guest artists Holly & Laurel Hughes wanted to engage Sion students in creating and experiencing a transitional space that would [be in] your daily journey,” Pesselato said.
The Old Grande Salle showcased AP Art students’ pieces from the year, with special senior pieces placed in the New Grande Salle. Students performed poetry and songs in the New Grande Salle with a coffee house atmosphere. Afterwards, students and faculty gathered in the gym to watch a talent showcase. To get students more engaged, free lunch and $1 civies day were offered, according to Pesselato.
“Fine Arts day is always very fun and I think it’s cool that we get a special day just to celebrate the arts,” Schleicher said.