October 3, 2025

Good evening Visual Arts students, parents and supporters! 

You can find a quick list of upcoming events and dates below. Keep scrolling for more detailed info.

• Submit artwork for the Sounds & Voices art gallery by October 5.
• Lunch Talk with Principal Williams is Tuesday, October 7 at 12:30 p.m. in the library.
• The next guild meeting is Tuesday, October 7 at 5 p.m. in room 172.
• The Young Arts deadline is October 8.
• No school Thursday, October 10 - Monday, October 13.
• Volunteers are needed for a field trip to the Nasher on October 30.
• Read the latest PTSA newsletter.
• Read the latest Pegasus Central. 
• Support Visual Arts faculty and students with a donation from the faculty wish list.

Art & Business Speakers
The Art & Business class is looking for speakers on Fridays from 10:35-11:55 a.m. on January 9 and 23, February 6, 13 and 20 and March 6. If you or someone you know works in the arts, business or finance and would be willing to speak to the class, please email Ms. Bell.

Shop the Faculty Wish List
The faculty wish list contains items that help support students in the Visual Arts Conservatory. Items purchased from the list will ship directly to the school.

The next Visual Arts Guild meeting is Tuesday, October 7 from 5-6 p.m. in room 172 (Ms. Benzenberg's room). The PTSA meeting will follow at 6 p.m. in the Commons.

Young Arts is a nationwide arts competition for artists ages 15–18 (or grades 10–12). Students are encouraged to apply in the discipline of their choice - classical music, dance, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice or writing. Award winners receive mentorship and financial awards, and gain access to creative, professional development and funding opportunities. Get more information and apply online before October 8. 

Studio Selections, an exhibit featuring works from sophomores and juniors, is in the Hudson Gallery through October 30. The opening reception for Studio Selections is Thursday, October 16 from 5-7 p.m. Volunteers and snack donations are appreciated. Students can volunteer with a parent. Please remember that all adult volunteers must register or renew with VOLY before volunteering.

Four volunteers are needed to chaperone students on a field trip to the Nasher from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sign up on the Visual Arts Guild website. Please remember that all volunteers must register or renew with VOLY annually.

• Lunch Talk - October 7, Library, 12:30 p.m.
• PTSA meeting - October 7, Commons, 6 p.m.
• Music Conservatory Premier Ensemble Concert - October 15-16, MAT, 7 p.m.
• Fall Classics - October 22-23, MAT, 7 p.m.

Thank you to our sustaining members for their generous support of the Visual Arts Guild and Conservatory. If you're not a guild member, review our membership levels and join today! Let us know if you are interested in a donation or sponsorship. 

Platinum Supporters

Anonymous, Casey & Heather Deskins, Jim & Rachel Rorke, Stephanie Chang, Josie Terstriep’s Family, The Ruzicka Family, The Williams Family, The Blankenship Family, Kay & Grant Wood, Ace & Sarah Roman, Jason & Kristen Meyer, Jennifer Duffy

Gold Supporters

The Kahle Family, Whitney Barrett Roman, The Finch Family, The Biland Family, Ben & Kim Thomas, Jennifer & Andrew Snow

Silver Supporters

The Lang Family, Jennifer Kozoman, The Oddo Family, Pencil on Paper Gallery, Amalia & Jose Torres, Monserrat Camarena, The Pavon Family, The Lemoine Family, Marina McDonald, Attica Vari, Kim Flores-Swenson, Sharyn Brewer, The Bennett Family, Steven & Rosanna Ratliff

DISD has released the approved calendar for the 2025-26 school year. Below are upcoming school and conservatory events. Visual Arts Conservatory and guild events are marked with *. 

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