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 Art Department

Laura Milas
Department Chair
Hinsdale Central High School Room 214
55th and Grant Streets
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
Phone: 630-570-8270  Fax:   630-887-1362
Email: lmilas@hinsdale86.org
Linda Bronsteader
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 630-570-8571  Fax:   630-920-0837
Email: lbronste@hinsdale86.org
 
Laura Milas

 Art Gallery

 Art Curriculum Map

Art Curriculum Map

 Regional Scholastic Art Awards

  The Art Department is proud to announce that results of the regional Scholastic Art Show.  In our region, 935 students submit 1854 individual works, 36 Art portfolios, and 15 Photo portfolios. 

Hinsdale Central Artists received recognition for 25 entries.  The Gold Key regional pieces continue onto New York City for the next level of competition.   

The 9 Gold Key Awards awarded to Hinsdale Central Artists are:

 


Vasaris Balzekas- 2 Gold Keys, Painting

 

Luke Chen- Gold Key, Photography

 

Gabriel De La Mora-  Gold Key, Drawing

 

Stephanie Lenchard Warren- 3 Gold Keys, Painting

 

Devon MacNeil- 2 Gold Keys, Sculpture

The 8 Silver Key Awards to Hinsdale Central Artists are:


Devon MacNeil- 2 Silver Keys, Jewelry and Sculpture

Vasaris Balzekas, Silver Key, Painting

Luke Chen- Silver Key, Photography Portfolio

Mackenzie Cimala- Silver Key, Art Portfolio

Kris Dale, Silver Key, Video Art

Ryan Jay, Silver Key, Comic Art

Mia Larson, Film & Animation

The 12 Honorable Mention Awards to :

Katherine Kimel- Honorable Mention, Art Portfolio

Amanda Hart- 2 Honorable Mention, Paintings

Mikayla Delson-  Honorable Mention, Design

Sam Gianakas- Honorable Mention, Ceramics & Glass

Katie Grabowski- Honorable Mention, Jewelry

Mackenzie Cimala- Honorable Mention, Drawing

Aubrey Lester- Honorable Mention, Drawing

Enrique Lopez-Yanez Saenz- Honorable Mention, Design

Angie Martino- Honorable Mention, Drawing

Maggie Morrone- Honorable Mention, Digital Art

Victoria Sulouff- Honorable Mention, Painting

 

Congratulations, Hinsdale Central Artists!  The Regional Scholastic Art Show will be on view at Downers Grove North, February 5- 10. 

 Art Document Library

Art Honors Option Procedure.pdfArt Honors Option Procedure
Art Honors Portfolio Criteria.pdfArt Honors Portfolio Criteria
Visual Journal.pdfVisual Journal
Competitions for Honors Students.pdfCompetitions for Honors Students

 Art Department Mission Statement

 

 

 
     The artistic, intellectual, and personal development of young people through the visual arts, is the goal of the Hinsdale Central Art Department.  We, the art faculty, acting as both a mentor and a coach, wish to provide all students with the opportunities to produce art, to think creatively, and to perceive the world in an enlighten way.  We hold high expectations for our students to demonstrate, in authentic ways, the creative problem solving process. Quality interaction between student, teacher, and parents essential to the success of our program.  It is the appreciation of art and the ability to think creatively that our students will apply throughout their lives.

Based on the philosophy that there are key behaviors, attitudes, and ideas essential to all art students, the art faculty will work with students in the areas of production, reflection, and perception.

Production
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To develop skills to successfully express thoughts, feelings, and emotions to a viewer.

w To develop the vocabulary and sensitivity to materials and tools used in the creation of art.

Reflection
w To develop the intellectual and creative problem-solving skills required in visual communication.

w To develop the ability to self-criticize and work through difficulties to improve art work.

Perception
w To develop awareness of the historical and cultural origins of art.

w To develop aesthetic and formal understanding of art.

w To develop awareness of the historical, contemporary, and cultural origins of art.

 
     

 Contacts

Anderson,Josephjanderso@hinsdale86.org
Milas,Laura630-570-8270lmilas@hinsdale86.orgWeb Site
Potokar,Pat630-570-8272ppotokar@hinsdale86.orgWeb Site
Sievers,Laura630-570-8273lsievers@hinsdale86.orgWeb Site
Wanner,Mark630-570-8274mwanner@hinsdale86.orgWeb Site

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Hinsdale Central High School | 55th and Grant Streets | Hinsdale, IL 60521 | Phone: (630) 570-8000 | Fax: (630) 887-1362