With springtime comes end-of-the-year celebrations of the past school year’s accomplishments, and for LT’s artists, this takes the form of the Spring Art Show. From April 26 to May 1, the NC lower library became a museum of creative works ranging from paintings, jewelry, and ceramics to digital pieces like photo art and animation.

“The show is meant to display the hard work of students in all areas of the LT art curriculum, and we are lucky to have so many different areas,” AP art student Genevieve Harmount ‘25 said. “There are so many different creative talents to recognize.”

Seniors in AP art classes were given the opportunity to have dedicated panels displaying their art, sometimes including art from previous years to show their progression. Some of the underclassmen art presented was from specific assignments. Teachers approached students asking if they would like to have pieces displayed, allowing the students to submit their favorite pieces for teachers to then choose from.

“I’m really proud that my portfolio and the art I’m showcasing will be representing Mexican and Hispanic culture,” AP art student Isabela Cazares ‘25 said. “I was actually told that nobody has done that yet in the LT art show, so I feel incredibly honored and excited to bring that representation. The ‘Folklorico’ piece is especially meaningful to me because it represents the Lyons Latin Dancers at LT, a group I’m really proud to be a part of.”

The art show is typically held at SC in room D103 to show underclassmen what art classes they can take, NC art teacher Mary Rohlicek said. This year, it was relocated to NC due to construction at SC. Viewing hours were from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on school days and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. during the weekend, finishing off with an evening reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on May 1. 

“Last year, I volunteered to help set up the show and got to set up a few senior panels, which was a very cool experience as someone interested in art curating,” Harmount said. “As someone planning on majoring in Studio Art next year, I love that LT allows for a chance to recognize the community of young artists here, and allows students who are possibly thinking about a career in art the experience of a gallery setting.”

The classes that the art was primarily sourced from included various levels of Drawing & Painting, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Ceramics, Digital Photo Art, and Studio Art.

“It’s a public celebration of their efforts,” Rohlicek said. “Our students are extremely proud of their work, so this gives them a chance to show their awesomeness. Art shows validate the idea that creativity and self-expression matter in education. I think LT has one of the strongest art programs around, and when you see the work that is displayed, it becomes very clear. I personally enjoy seeing our senior students’ amazing work; many of them started with me their freshman or sophomore years.”

Due to art classes being single-semester, most works featured in the show are from second-semester classes, Rohlicek said.

“I [spent] a long time developing and enhancing my work with the help of Mr. Page,” Cazares said. “He gave me tons of critiques and tips that helped me grow as an artist, from brainstorming ideas to helping me with framing. That guidance really shaped my final pieces and made a huge difference.”