Please join us tonight, Monday, January 12^th at 7pm for our Art PA Monthly Meeting. Zoom link here! Meeting ID: 890 1397 8453, Passcode: 119924

We’ve invited Mr. Stehle, Art Coordinator, to join us and discuss the curation process for the various art shows throughout the year, as well as share any other updates on what to expect in the next part of the year.

 Other agenda items include: an update on fundraising, an update from our Treasurer, and updates on the Visiting Artists Program. Hope to see you there!

If you have something you would like to add to the agenda, please email us at art@laguardiahspa.org  We welcome and encourage all suggestions.

Meeting Link

All Fine Arts Seniors are expected to participate in the NYCDOE Visual Arts Commencement exam.  The successful completion of this exam ensures that you will receive a Chancellor’s Endorsed Diploma in Visual Arts.  

Arrive to Exam Rooms: FRIDAY 1/23 @ 9am 

On the day of the exam, please report to the classroom you have been assigned.  To see your rooming assignment, click on the document below.  Assignments will also be posted on the 7th Floor that morning.  

• Click for room assignments >https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dijyiSOgmFs4zxZ6347U6tCbGqOdctBC/view <

Student Handbook

Please review the student handbook in its entirety, found here.

Sample Exam

Please review the sample exam, found here

Exam Timeline

• Part I, in-person written exam, Friday, January 23, 2026 - 9 AM 

• Part II, Portfolio Submission, April 2026 

Where do students prepare for the exam? 

All Seniors will review for the exam and prepare their portfolio submission in their Art History classes.  Mr. Driggers, Ms. Curiale, Ms. Riley, Ms. Park and Ms. Tyson will help you through this process. 

What are the benefits of a Chancellor’s Endorsement in the Arts? 

Great question! Please review the Benefits of a Chancellors Endorsement in the Arts click below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kDyMBJC-eCn7DlmL3bAOs_eVNYHpHvWo/view

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ART STUDIO. Our school relies on the Art Studio PA to fund many of the art supplies and materials needed for the school year, repairs and purchases of equipment for art classes, support for the Visiting Artists program. field trips, and more! To contribute, donations of any size are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support! We couldn't do this without you! Please click HERE to donate.  

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