Romero, a Santa Paula native and SPUHS grad, teaches computer and commercial art; she and art teacher Peck have gained a reputation for encouraging their students to “try anything” in order to give wings to their creative expression.Studies have found that when students have a creative outlet, whether it be art, music or writing, among others, their overall grade average improves. Art expands the mind and many student artists find themselves becoming professionals in the arts or related fields.“Las Medallas de Oro” will showcase computer graphics, ceramics, watercolors, charcoal, tempera and masks. Students who exhibit their art works in a professional setting brings their work to life as it takes it beyond a classroom project.The exhibit is not only a broad representative of all student talents and the different art-related courses offered at the Campus on the Hill, but display technique.“Las Medallas de Oro” will be exhibited through July 22. The California Oil Museum is located on corner of 10th and Main streets and is open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is $2 adults, $1 children. For more information, call 933-0076.
‘Las Medallas de Oro’: SPHS art exhibit reception, award ceremony Saturday
June 06, 2001
Santa Paula News
A student art exhibit that is becoming a tradition will hold its opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, June 9 when “Las Medallas de Oro: Honoring Excellence in High School Art” debuts at the California Oil Museum, highlighting the works of the best Santa Paula High School artists.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesA student art exhibit that is becoming a tradition will hold its opening reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, June 9 when “Las Medallas de Oro: Honoring Excellence in High School Art” debuts at the California Oil Museum, highlighting the works of the best Santa Paula High School artists.The reception for the juried student art competition will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. The Awards Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m.This year’s exhibit, “Las Medallas de Oro: Honoring Excellence in High School Art” will be judged by a panel of distinguished professional artists who will evaluate the art and award the best with “Medallas de Oro” - a gold medal.Fine art, computer art, ceramics. . .this exhibit, now in its third year, is overseen by SPUHS art teachers Mariann Romero and Ellen Park. Working with the Sespe Group, the student artists go a step further by designing and installing the exhibit themselves, from creating entry forms to posters, invitations to exhibit signage and artwork labels. In addition, the artists are planning and hosting Saturday’s opening reception and Awards Ceremony.Last year 75 student artists took part in the multi-media show: this year will be just as spectacular: a Timmons Foundation grant is again making this exhibit possible, giving Santa Paula High School art students a showcase for their best works as well as affording them the opportunity to learn museum curating skills.
