The MIAD field trip was a huge success. The students were so enthralled with all the artwork on display. They loved the work all throughout the hallways and asked our guide (the admissions counselor) great questions. He happened to be a 2010 MIAD Drawing graduate and he actually remembered my thesis show from a few years before him. This tour also happened to be his first high school tour and he was impressed how well behaved and interested our students were in everything. He emphasized observational drawing which is something that I had wished had been more instilled in me when I was in high school. He overviewed MIAD's program and how the students can begin to build their portfolios for review. It was very informative and helpful.
Then my CT and myself released the students to the Third Ward. Many of the students went to galleries that were on their maps along with little boutiques and shops. We were surprised to hear they actually DID try to see galleries, because, let's be honest, they're high schoolers we were setting loose. We had no issue with the city bus or anyone being late coming back to our meeting place. The students kept talking about the art and how much fun it was to see everything. It was definitely successful and I think the students were able to take away some good ideas for their own artwork and looking into different types of schools they can attend after high school.
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