The Chesterton High School International Baccalaureate (IB) students will host an advance art show entitled “What’s in a Frame?” on Thursday, April 16 from 5-7 p.m. and Friday, April 17 from 5-8 p.m. in the Upper Gymnasium of Chesterton High School, 2125 S. 11th Street in Chesterton. Visitors should use Entrance 31. An elevator is available to access the second floor. Admission is free.
This seventh annual art exhibit showcases the learning journey of 15 CHS students who are either in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or part of the Advanced Art Program. Currently there are three IB students: Logan Haussman, Andrea Drygas and Shannon Quartuch; and 12 Advanced Art students: Hannah Becker, Haylee Corzan, Ryan Dempsay, Troy Frezquez, Mary Henry, Mia Johnson, Anna Jones, Jacob King, Carley Lowe, Elisabeth Nedved, Samantha Senevonghachak and Madison Thorne. Both sections fuel their studio work through research about artists, culture, history, literature, science and a myriad of other interests as well as the experimentation of multiple media to determine the best expression of their ideas.
After the yearlong process of making work, students design their own gallery spaces where they will present their finished work. They are responsible for all aspects of mounting their show, promoting it to the public and hosting it during visitation hours. It’s truly a taste of what artists have to do to promote and sell their work.
In addition to the public exhibit, IB students will also host the show for their peers during the school day who visit with their teachers. Many teachers use the art viewing experience as a classroom activity to facilitate discussion or writing prompts.
The public is invited to come and enjoy the creative spirit of “What’s in a Frame?”