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SCHOLARSHIP Seeing the impact she had on Junior Docents and the “raw talent” that young MOCA attendees had to offer, she wanted to showcase their crafts. Orengo organized a field trip to National Portfolio Day.
Although MOCA may be part of her success story, Orengo’s talent is the true reason for her success.
“A lot of them didn’t even know about it. I was so surprised! How are you a talented student artist and you do not know about National Portfolio Day?” Orengo said.
Drawing and sketching since fifth grade, Orengo also has an interest in sculpture and fashion. Taking sculpting and fashion classes at DASH since her sophomore year, she found a connection between the two arts.
On National Portfolio Day, ran by the National Portfolio Day Association, representatives from colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design critique a young artist’s portfolio and offer the artist feedback.
“I like making hats. Hats are the purest forms [of sculpture] in the fashion industry,” Orengo said.
Yuberniz Orengo saw an opportunity for young artists to pursue their passion. She hand selected 15 teen artists, mostly sophomores and juniors, to represent MOCA and helped them set up their portfolios. “They were all scared and nervous, but I saw positive reinforcement. There are a lot of genuine representatives there to help guide you along,” Orengo said.
Aspiring to major in Fashion Design, Orengo hopes to study millinery and hat making as well as accessory design. Orengo also hopes to minor in foreign languages. “I owe a lot to aptitude, talent and luck, and I hope none of them run out,” Orengo said. “I’m the person that’s trying to pursue the close to impossible, I’m trying to pursue a dream.”
Seeing positive reinforcement, Orengo was pleased to hear that student, Timothy Rush met a representative, developed a relationship and would, as a result, attend School of the Museum of Fine Arts with a $5000 a year scholarship. “This is a sign that this program could work. Out of 15 kids I took, one got accepted to a school with a scholarship. This could really work,” Orengo said.
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