Council Member Keith Powers Announces $250k for the High School of Art and Design
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NEW YORK – Today Council Member Keith Powers announced that he has secured $250,000 in capital funding for the High School of Art and Design. This investment will go toward state of the art technology for use in the classroom, as well as upgrades to the school’s athletic and fitness facilities.
These funds will be used to purchase brand new iPad Pro carts for the school’s digital illustration classes. The availability of these industry standard digital design tools will ensure that the High School of Art and Design remains a leader in arts education. The school’s gymnasium will receive a brand new scoreboard, and the fitness center will receive a set of stationary bikes.
“I am extremely proud that we are able to help the High School of Art and Design incorporate brand new technology into their classroom, and add new exercise equipment to their fitness center, which the school’s entire community will benefit from,” said Council Member Keith Powers. “And as a lover of sports, I know that the new scoreboard will help us all to cheer on the student athletes when they become champions!”
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Black History Month Spotlights
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🌟 Black History Month Spotlight: Cree Payton 🌟
are excited to highlight Cree Payton, a multifaceted professional who brilliantly balances a career in technology with her passion for food content creation.
A proud 2013 graduate of Art and Design High School where she majored in AP illustration, Cree exemplifies how artistic skills can enhance multiple career paths. Her trained eye for composition and detail, developed during her illustration studies, now serves her well both in her technology role and in bringing food stories to life through her engaging content.
Cree’s journey from visual arts to technology and food media showcases the versatility of creative education. Her ability to thrive in the tech sector while building a vibrant presence as a food content creator demonstrates how artistic foundations can lead to unexpected and rewarding professional paths.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cree’s story reminds us that creativity knows no bounds and can find expression in many forms. She continues to inspire others by bringing her unique artistic perspective to both the world of technology and food content creation.
Follow her Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eeNGHFei
#ArtAndDesignHS #AlumniSpotlight #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth #AlumniPride #APIllustration #Contentcreator #foodie #Illustration #Art #Design #ArtandDesignAlumniAssociation #ADAA #creezyeats
Black History Month Spotlight: Jessica Edwards 🌟
We’re proud to shine our Black History Month spotlight on Jessica Edwards, Class of 2013!
After graduating from Art & Design High School with a focus in illustration, Jessica’s creative journey took an inspiring turn into the world of interior design. She has worked for various design studios and architecture firms on projects from retail to hospitality. Her keen eye for detail and artistic foundation have been a great asset to her work.
Jessica’s unique approach combines her illustrative background with interior design expertise, allowing her to bring spaces to life in unexpected ways. She captures daily inspiration through photography, showcasing her belief that beauty and creativity can be found in the most ordinary places.
Her evolution from an illustration student to accomplished interior designer is a testament to the versatility of an Art & Design education, inspiring both our alumni network and current students to explore the boundless possibilities in their creative journeys.
She has worked on prestigious projects like the Ralph Lauren Australian Open, coffee shops, and department stores worldwide—from Mexico to Korea.
View her portfolio: https://lnkd.in/eHVEt7pj
#ArtAndDesignHS #AlumniSpotlight #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth #AlumniPride #InteriorDesign #RetailInteriorDesign #HospitalityInteriorDesign #Illustration #Art #Design #ArtandDesignAlumniAssociation #ADAA
Black History Month Spotlight: Leandro Cabrera 🌟
Continuing Our Celebration of Black Excellence: Art & Design High School Spotlight 💫
We are delighted to highlight distinguished Board Member Leandro Cabrera, from the Class of 1989, who majored in Media (Film and Video) at Art & Design High School.
Throughout his career in film and fashion, Mr. Cabrera helped launch Gap and Gap Outlet across Mainland China and Hong Kong. He has also shaped global supply chain operations for brands including Calvin Klein, Bobbi Brown, and Estée Lauder.
He supports the Alumni Association through donations and events like the Draw-a-thon and proudly represents the Board at school events.
#ArtAndDesignHS #AlumniSpotlight #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth #ArtistsInLeadership #NYCArts #AlumniPride
Meet Our New Alumni Association President: Titus V. Thomas
A graduate of 1985, Titus studied Cartooning & Illustration and went on to work at Nickelodeon Studios. He’s served as a Graphic Artist at the NYPD and illustrated the NAPPA award-winning book Everybody Eats Lunch.
Now president of the Art & Design Alumni Association, Titus aims to connect alumni and uplift A&D’s legacy.
Website: tituscandraw.com
#ArtAndDesignHS #AlumniSpotlight #BlackExcellence #BlackHistoryMonth #ArtistsInLeadership #NYCArts #AlumniPride #ADAA
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: Carol Patten ✨
From Art and Design’s Class of ’85 to Acting Chief Support Officer at NYC Transit!
Carol’s journey:
- 26 years at Verizon
- 9 years at NYC Transit
- NYU graduate in Organizational Behavior & Communication
- Industrial Design major at A&D
Awards:
- 2023 EWT “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”
She’s also:
- Exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum
- Founder of The Bowman Family Foundation
- Creator of the S.O.A.R. Mentoring Program
- Author of Daniel’s Toes
#BlackHistoryMonth #WomenInTransportation #LeadershipGoals #ArtAndDesignAlumni #WomenInLeadership #BlackWomenInBusiness #ADAA
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: WALDO CABRERA, CLASS OF 1985 🌟
Waldo Cabrera, Emmy-winning journalist, was an advertising major at A&D and later attended Syracuse. He was Art Director at 4Kids Entertainment, bringing Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! to the U.S., and founded MyLITV.
Today, as President of the Islip Arts Council, he partners with institutions to share cultural stories.
Quote: “We must tell our own story, because if we don’t someone else will.”
#ArtAndDesignAlumni #BlackHistoryMonth #RepresentationMatters #ArtAndDesignAlumniAssociation #ADAA
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Jerome LaMaar, Class of 2003 🌟
Jerome designed for Baby Phat in high school, later influenced global brands like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Google, and Nike. He’s a trend forecaster and creative visionary.
Quote:
“I achieved so much on my own terms, and I hope it will inspire more people to go for their dreams and never give up on yourself.”
“I want everyone to remember that I was funny, creative and had killer style.”
#ArtAndDesignAlumni #FashionInnovator #BlackExcellence #CreativeVisionary #ArtAndDesignAlumniAssociation #BlackHistoryMonth
Alumni Art Show Thursday Aug 3rd 6pm to 8pm
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Alumni Art Show Thursday Aug 3rd 6pm to 8pm
The High School of Art and Design is pleased to bring together a collection of works spanning nearly five decades of lineage. Everyone in this exhibition is connected to the school’s rich 80+ year history of art making, rigor and experience.
The pieces in this show come from a diverse group of artists, who clearly have remained dedicated having left the temporary guidance offered at the school. Life post-high school can take many forms for a budding artist just leaving the nest, entering the world to become whatever life has in store. Others choose a more academic path, beginning fresh new careers in veterinary science, biomedicine, education or finance. Our graduates hold enormous potential, regardless of interest, talent or ambitions. They are not only great artists, but great thinkers.
Alumni are connected in very specific ways, just by virtue of coming from the same family. What may not be obvious is that some of the artists continue into their professional careers with the media they come to love in school. They dabble in watercolor and go on to become master watercolorists. They learn the basics of cartooning and go on to light up comics in a big way. This is particularly heartening to see that an impact so profound continues well into many years of professional art making.
The High School of Art and Design would like to thank the Alumni Association and President George Alonso for their continued support of our school’s mission and for embracing the rich history created here every day.
The Artists
Javier Agredo
Andrew Allen
Janine Anfuso-Ferranti
Anna Bida
Max Bounan
Élan Cadiz
Joan Chiverton (Pels)
Frieda Christofides
Clare Eunbi Cho
Janice Edelman-Lee
Paul David Elsen
Neil Feigeles
Kreg Franco
Susan Greenstein
Melissa Guachun
James Harrington
Dionisios Kavvadias
Pearl Lau
Rosa Loveszy
Deja Martyr
Darryl Moore
Ricky Mujica
Anna Niklova
Luis Recio
Devon Rodriguez
Anthony Rosado
Alec Turner
John Varriano
Richard Veloso
This show is dedicated to
Michael Cheverino,
beloved teacher and alumnus of the High School of Art & Design, class of 1971.
The Cheverino Family has asked that all donations be made to the Alumni Association in Michael’s name. If you would like to make a donation, please CLICK HERE, and in the comment box write “In memory of Michael J.Cheverino”.
In memory of Michael Cheverino
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On behalf of the Art & Design Alumni Association, we are sorry to inform you of the passing of one of our alumni. Michael Cheverino, beloved HS of Art & Design teacher and former President of the A&D Alumni Association, and alumnus of the Class of 1971.
Not only was Michael Cheverino a dedicated and caring teacher, he was also very involved with Art & Design’s Alumni Association. He was the organization’s Vice President from early 1992 through October 2008, when he became its President. He graciously offered his classroom for our meetings until we were able to secure a room of our own. Michael also encouraged his students to participate in our alumni events — often as hosts. It was a great way to inspire them to follow in our footsteps. I’ve known Michael, and worked with him, for a more than two decades. He was truly one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Yvonne Fitzner, former Alumni Association President
(June 1990 – June 2007)
Michael J. Cheverino’s viewing and funeral arrangements.
Viewing Saturday and Sunday
July 22 & 23, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Moore Funeral Home
54 West Jamaica Ave. Valley Stream, NY 11580
For directions and questions please call the funeral home 516-825-0036
Funeral on Monday
July 24, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Holy Name of Mary
80 South Grove Street Valley Stream, NY 11580
The Cheverino Family has asked that all donations be made to the Alumni Association in Michael’s name. If you would like to make a donation, please click here and in the comment box write
“In memory of Michael J.Cheverino”.
Please note that your receipt may not reflect “In memory of Michael J.Cheverino”, but it will show up in our records.
Open Call for A&D Alumni Artwork For Kenny Gallery Show August 3rd - September 20th
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Open call for A&D Alumni Artwork:
The High School of Art & Design is curating a show, to run August 3 – September 20 in the Kenny Gallery.
To be included, please submit all images (maximum of 2 works) in JPEG format, along with:
Title:
Year:
Medium:
Dimensions:
Please send this information to John Brinegar at jbrinegar@schools.nyc.gov
ASAP
You still have time to submit.
To be determined by a number of responses
The Alum show will run Aug 3rd – Sep 20th.
The artwork drop off week will be July 24-28.
Opening reception for Alumni only and their guests on Aug 3rd from 6-8pm.
On Sept 14th we will have a closing reception which will include the students and alumni together.
Class of 2007 Reunion Cruise: Aug 26th, 2017
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Class of 2007 Reunion Cruise Aug. 26th. 2017
Class of 2007 reunion is extending their invitation to fellow Alumni and friends. Questions can be directed to the organizers Ronald Adomako and Brandon Duffman, Click Here! Time to get your payments in is now. Follow the link below. https://www.paypal.me/ad2007/7
Date: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Event Program Best time to arrive : 11:00pm
Boarding: 11:30-11:50pm
Departure: 12:00 midnight sharp!
Sailing : 12:00 midnight – 3:00am
Return/Dock: 3:00am-3:30am
Where: Pier # 6 2 200 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
Graduates and Guests may RSVP: Age restriction: 21 and over only
Please note this is not an Alumni Association-sponsored event but we are helping to get the word out. Graciously the Class of 2007 has extended their invitation to all class years, sounds like fun.
Please join the High School of Art & Design Alumni Association's (A&DAA) annual Toy Drive and Holiday Party
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You are cordially invited HS of Art & Design Alumni Association’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive for The Coalition for the Homeless.
Please join the High School of Art & Design Alumni Association’s (A&DAA) annual Toy Drive and Holiday Party for the Coalition for the Homeless. The A&DAA will be collecting new toys for children on behalf of the Coalition for the Homeless from November 30th to December 15th. Please bring your new and unwrapped toys to the holiday event. With your help, we can make this holiday season brighter for thousands of homeless girls and boys.
SMITHFIELD HALL
138 West 25th Street New York NY 10001
With your help, we can make this holiday season brighter for thousands of homeless girls and boys!
Admission is free.
Appetizers will be provided.
Happy hour special until 8pm
Cash bar open all night
Please RSVP:
RSVP on Eventbrite
All toys should be unwrapped see list.
Coalitionforthehomeless.org PDF
Welcome the Nominees for The 2016 Alumni Board of Directors
Posted by | Categories: ElectionsWe are pleased to introduce to you the nominees for The 2016 Art and Design Alumni Association Board of Directors
Click here for Nominees bios
- Ronald Adomako ’07
- Gail Allouf ’69
- George Alonso ’80
- Frieda Christofides ’77 (A&D FRESHMAN PARENT 2016)
- Myrna Fung Perez ’80
- Michael Kawochka ’89
- Lai Ling ’01
- Cindy Rodriguez ’15
- Juan Rodriguez ’92
- Ed Velandria ’80
Update: Art and Design Alumni Association Board of Directors Election
Nominations for the Art and Design Alumni Association Board of Directors closed at midnight on Thursday, April 21st. Our board has 11 open seats. At the close of nominations, only 10 nominees sent in their information and are current paid members of the association. This leaves one open seat and no need for a formal online election. All 10 candidates have been approved by our Nominating Committee, Co-Chaired by Rosemarie Traina-Moreno ’75 and Joel Gomez ’80.
At our next General session meeting, Thursday, May 5th, 6:30 p.m., at the High School of Art and Design, all 10 nominees will be voted into office. Our secretary will then call for nominations from the floor to fill the vacant seat. The vote for the vacant seat will take place at the June General session meeting, Thursday, June 2nd, 6:30 p.m., at the High School of Art and Design. All alumni whose paid memberships are current are invited to attend and cast their vote.
Draw-a-thon 2.0-- The Wrap-Up
Posted by | Categories: Design, Drawathon, EventsThe Draw-a-thon 2.0 version was a huge success! Over 460 participants, this event drew 91 middle school students and their parents who had opportunity to see what the high school of art and design has to offer the new incoming students. Great fun and we look forward to the spring installment.
Alumni Association President Ed Valendria surrounded by draw-a-thon models.
Harlequin, Woverine and “Death”.
Draw-a-thon 2.0 sponsors.
Draw-a-thon attendees’ work (left: Sharon Jenkins, upper right: Devon Rodriquez)
Lt Photo: Alumni Association President Ed Valendria with “The Alien Creature,” Rt Photo: Woverine and illustration teacher Richard Weinstein.
Help A&D Alumni Association – Participating in Macy’s “Shop For A Cause”
Posted by | Categories: FundraisingThe Art and Design Alumni Association
is Partnering with Macy’s for 3 days
Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th
to Help Raise Funds for Our Cause!
The Magic of Giving is back! Join us in participating in Macy’s 11th annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event, from Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th. Macy’s has provided the Art and Design Alumni Association with savings passes to sell to our supporters for $5 each. Your donation gets you great savings at any Macy’s store – just in time for Back to School – while helping us raise funds for our cause!
By purchasing a savings pass from the Alumni Association, contributors support our mission of funding scholarships, student activities and the after-school Drama Club at the High School of Art and Design, while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. Passholders will receive special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, and have the opportunity’ to win a $500 Macy’s gift card.
How to make a donation?
Purchase the amount of coupons by clicking “Buy Now” button below. Once your donation is process your online receipt will contain a link for your coupon download. Reminder: Download and print one coupon per every $5 donation. For example: $10 = 2 shopping passes, $15 = 3 shopping passes, $20 = 4 shopping passes, etc..
Save 25% all day August 26 – August 28, 2016 with your Macy’s Savings Pass.
— even save on most brands usually excluded! Save 10% on electrics/electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses, and rugs/floor coverings*
Happy Shopping!
Don’t forget to Enter For Your Chance To
WIN A $5OO MACY’S GIFT CARD