“We just provide mentorship for students who are interested in just really expanding their art skills. These types of students who come to us usually have an expansion of ideas that surround a particular topic,” she said.
Mirasty explained she and Lorenson help students in the program connect with art galleries and other venues that may be interested in showcasing the works they create. Mirasty added they also help students create artist statements along with statements of intent.
One of the students who took part in the program this past year was Maria Hirsi, who has seen her art displayed at three different art galleries, including the John V. Hicks Gallery in P.A.
Mirasty said Hirsi, who is graduating this year, is going to be involved with the program in the future as a mentor. Part of this will include showing students a recorded interview with Hirsi where she speaks about building her collection.
The Carlton art teacher added she hopes to see a time when students and former students play a big role in leading the program.
“I look forward to continuing to do that, the students who graduate from Carlton, for them to be the mentors and for me just to be the guide on the side,” she said.
The cash award which comes alongside the recognition will be helpful according to Mirasty as it could be used to help buy supplies. Moving forward Mirasty said she is hoping to see more opportunities for students to display their work.
“I really do have a vision for this program to even go larger and connect to our community and connect with business owners who have space to show art,” she said.
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