Lakeview High School’s art program is preparing for an exciting season of exhibitions, art shows, and community projects as Art 3 students showcase their creativity through upcoming events. Students will participate in the Scholastic Art Fair in early 2026 by featuring individual works and/or six-piece portfolios. To contribute to the community, Art 3 students already created a themed backdrop designed for the local courthouse’s Adoption Day.
Art students have been actively creating and refining their work in preparation for these opportunities. Through the art tasks at hand, students have navigated challenges while developing new techniques and pieces that reflect themselves and their hard work.
Junior Anna Haynie shared how the class has helped her grow as an artist. She said, “I’ve really loved Art 3 this year, it’s given me an opportunity to push myself out of my comfort zone and make a lot of really unique works.”
Art 3 focuses on independent study while preparing students for creative and professional exhibitions. In this class, students are able to make their choice of which media and themes they would like to execute each quarter. After approval, students create their agreed number of pieces, showcasing their talent, organization, and time management skills. This balance allows students to challenge themselves while building confidence in their abilities.
Art teacher Jeff Piper explained the scope of events that the art program will participate in throughout the year. He said, “This year, we will plan on participating in the Scholastic Art Competition, the Ohio Governor’s Art Show, the TCESC Art Exhibition, and finally the Annual Lakeview District Art Show.”
One of the most anticipated events is the Scholastic Art Show, scheduled for early 2026. Several Lakeview students will feature individual artworks, while others have been selected to submit six-piece portfolios, an honor that requires students to present a cohesive body of work.
Piper added that the program also emphasizes real-world experiences beyond competitions. He stated, “We often participate in community projects throughout the year as well.”
Community involvement has become an important aspect of the art program, allowing students to use their creativity to support meaningful local projects/events.
Piper highlighted a recent project completed by art students. He shared, “This past November, we created a couple of ‘Frozen’ themed backdrops for adoption day at the local courthouse.”
The project allowed students to see their artwork used in a public setting while contributing to a positive community experience for local families and children.
Senior Camryn Ross explained how Art 3 has helped her expand her artistic skill set. She stated, “So far this year, Art 3 has allowed me to explore various mediums such as oil pastels and acrylic paints.”
Ross also described her experience preparing work for the Scholastic Art Show, where she submitted a six-piece portfolio titled Gilded Targets.
She said, “In the Scholastic show, I was permitted to submit a six-piece portfolio titled ‘Gilded Targets,’ including oil pastel pieces of animals in jewelry and an acrylic-painted piece of a female soldier in a flower field.”
Creating a portfolio requires careful planning and creative consistency, pushing students to think critically about theme, composition, and cohesiveness.
Ross expressed excitement for future opportunities within the art program. She added, “I was super excited to put together a portfolio, and I’m looking forward to more opportunities in the next semester.”
As Lakeview prepares for early 2026 competitions and upcoming exhibitions, students continue to develop their work and share their creativity both within the school and throughout the community. Through competitions, portfolios, and public projects, Lakeview’s art program highlights the talent and dedication of its students.
