Works From Students in Michigan

Sofia Brown, Forest Hills Central High

Art is important because it does not discriminate. No matter one’s social, cultural, or political background, art is a communal language that fosters growth and change —for everyone. I love art because of its ability to spark change. Art does not tell experiences, it shows them. These experiences have to be interpreted by the viewer, which creates empathy and communicates a need for change. Art has made a difference in my life by giving me the opportunity to push the limits in my education. Without art, there is no way to visualize the dozens of structures in chemistry. Similarly, without chemistry, there is no colorful glazework in art. Art is one of the most important parts of students’ education as it teaches problem solving and innovation, which in turn, creates students who strive to make positive change in the world.”

Eliot Feinauer, Wealthy Elementary

“Art is important to me because it makes me feel good when I draw something I like. I like to go places to look for things to draw. My dad teaches me new ways to make my pictures look better and I like learning from him. Right now I’m learning to blend and shade. My favorite thing is drawing and I always want to do it.”

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Where Wonder Ignites Creativity

At Interlochen, students build creative confidence, developing the imagination, curiosity, and perseverance to take on challenges and drive positive impact.

INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY | Grades 9-12 The nation’s premier arts boarding high school INTERLOCHEN ARTS CAMP | Grades 3-12 World-renowned summer arts programs INTERLOCHEN ONLINE | Grades 2-12 Live virtual instruction and master classes with leading artists

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CREATIVE WRITING DANCE FILM & NEW MEDIA INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS MUSIC THEATRE VISUAL ARTS

Cultivate is an arts organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that offers a contemporary art gallery, studio-based arts education for ages 3 through adult, and artist resource center. Cultivate believes in art, but also in cultivating a community of learning, creativity, and growth through serving a local, regional, and national audience. Cultivate is excited to offer the following Education and Community work for Artprize 2022.