Student News Archives

Nov

Matthew Bustillo wins Best in Show – Juried Student Ink Exhibition

AAC Junior, Matthew Bustillo’s India Ink drawing was voted Best In Show by students who had work accepted into the Juried Student Ink Exibition. 75 students submitted work for the exhibition and 39 of the works were selected to be hung in the Convergys Gallery in the AAC’s front lobby. As his prize, Matthew won a bottle of AAC recent graduate, Mark Barczak’s hand-crafted black walnut ink. The Juried Student Ink exhibition will be up until December 13th and all works are for sale. Matthew’s 11″ X 15″ drawing can be yours for only $350.

Nov

New Work New York – Opening Today

New works by Matthew Tanner Browne and Sam McCormick that explore their recent forays of artistic expression. Both students are seniors at the Art Academy and attended the New York Studio Residency Program last Spring and Fall, respectively.

The show focuses on Matthew’s sculpture and Sam’s poetry and performance in the Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Chidlaw Gallery until December 13th. Reception this evening from 6pm-11pm during Ink Bleeds 4.

First mARTket of the year @ Second Sunday on Main!

Oct

AAC Students to hear from entrepreneurial artists

For the second installment of the smART series, Art Academy Students will hear fundamental philosophies, journeys of self-discovery, stories of tenacity, and what it takes to make it as an entrepreneurial artist.

Sep

Illustration Students Create Mural for Lloyd Library and Museum

Illustration I students pitched mural proposals to the librarians and Director at the Lloyd Library and Museum this week. One of their proposals will be picked, and the whole class will paint the mural on location. More in-class, client-based, real world experience! The AAC has strong historical ties with the Lloyd Library, and we’re always thrilled to collaborate with them on projects.

Sep