There will be works from 30 studen
ts total. Half of the works will show from April 14&ndash\;April 26\, and
the second rotation will be from May 5&ndash\;May 17. There will be two co
rresponding receptions.
Artists' Statement
This exhibit features works of art by West High School Inter
national Baccalaureate (IB) Visual Art students. The IB Diploma Program in
tegrates students&rsquo\; study during their junior and senior years in a
balanced humanities and sciences program of college-level work in six subj
ect areas\, including Visual Art. Between the end of their sophomore year
and the spring of their senior year\, IB Diploma students must participate
in at least 150 hours of Creativity\, Action\, and Service (CAS) activiti
es. Art exhibits are included as part of students&rsquo\; &ldquo\;Creative
&rdquo\; activities. The IB Program at West High is for academically-able
students who desire a curriculum that presents subject matter from a world
wide perspective. Students who are highly motivated and productive will be
nefit from this course of study. Selection is based on grades\, teacher re
commendations\, and evidence of motivation. Students who complete the IB P
rogram earn a high school diploma and the internationally recognized IB Di
ploma. Students may earn college credit and advanced standing at instituti
ons of higher learning throughout the world.
Artists' B
io
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is
an interdisciplinary\, global academic program that is both philosophical
and practical. This multicultural experience emphasizes analytical and con
ceptual skills and aesthetic understanding. The IB curriculum fosters grow
th\, helping individuals who value an integrated lifestyle which extends b
eyond the walls and years of the classroom\, as well as beyond the limits
of geographical and political borders and cultural differences. The Intern
ational Baccalaureate Program is offered at 3875 schools in 147 countries.
The Curriculum and Assessment Center in Cardiff\, Wales\, is responsible
for continuously updating the curriculum\, developing examinations\, asses
sing student work\, training teachers\, and evaluating the program with in
put from IB teachers worldwide
Artists
Ryan Alvey\, Rowan Burnett\, Caroline Danise\, Emma Gwynn\, Eliza Hard
en\, Claire Martin\, Natalie Roberts\, Mina Tasdizen\, Sophia Adams\, Lill
iana Balcazar\, Ivy Barney\, Ann Benton\, Allegra Dalpe-Charron-Lawlor\, B
eyah Delfin\, Ava Hernandez\, Samuel Jergensen\, Roisin Khor-Brogan\, Eliz
abeth Kotova\, Kristen Layton\, Karla Lazareno-Villegas\, Sofia Malm\, Abr
am Masih\, Zoe Ranaldi Cervantes\, Isaac Regehr\, Megan Robison\, Jacob Ro
thenfluh\, Henri Solzbacher\, Lazlo Stetich\, Michael Thomas\, Talia Wheel
er