May 1 Cheat sheet: Intergrated prom, art and cinnamon

This really is from 2013

Last weekend high school students at Wilcox County High in rural Georgia got to attend the school’s first integrated prom — ever. No matter that ...

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April 23 The tortured artist

Some of the most artistic minds of our time struggled with mental illness that was thought to fuel their work. From right:

Sylvia Plath, an American poet, wrote just one ...

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April 16 On exhibit: Yeats on Yeats

I have always loved art, but it was not until about a year ago that I decided to pursue it as a career. I had been taking lessons with my ...

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March 12 On exhibit: Michael Levecque

Michael Levecque

St. Petersburg High junior

Overall, art is the one thing I’m always sure about; I don’t question inspiration or expression. It’s the one thing that ...

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March 12 On exhibit: Karaghen Hudson

Karaghen Hudson

Berkley Prep junior

“Everything you can imagine is real.” — Pablo Picasso

Art is both the seen and unseen; the experience and the end result. I started drawing people ...

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March 12 On exhibit: Nora Khatcherian & Isabella Reyes

Nora Khatcherian & Isabella Reyes

Palm Harbor U. High seniors

Nora (left), on her collaboration with Isabella (right) for this higher level IB art class project:

I really liked working with ...

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March 12 On exhibit: Xan Peters

Xan Peters

Tampa Preparatory senior

Unfortunately for me, when we delve into how I make these pieces, we learn of my less-than-stellar work habits. The procrastination, the periods of staring ...

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March 12 On exhibit: Lexi Garner

Lexi Garner

Lennard High freshman

I have a passion for photography. It’s a way of expressing myself and relaxing my mind. It calms me down and makes me feel ...

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March 12 On exhibit: Sorella Andersen

Sorella Andersen

St. Petersburg High junior

I’ve always loved art. My mom was studying it when I was young, so I definitely take after her. Drawing and painting were ...

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January 8 Art Hong Kong Willie's way

BY SOHINI LAHIRI, King High

Growing up in Tampa, I spent a period of time fascinated by a quirky, eye-catching landmark at Fletcher Avenue and Interstate 75. This was also ...

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December 21 Photography as art is a winning vision

BY HANNAH ELLIOTT, Robinson High

Looking for something really interesting to do over the winter break? Check out the Tampa Museum of Art’s prized exhibit of the work of ...

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December 11 Art with a message

BY ALIAN COLLAZO, Dixie Hollins High

The challenge: Make art for the purpose of bringing awareness about the issues faced by teenagers. Big issues. Tough issues. That’s the charge ...

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October 25 On exhibit: Halloween edition

Kylie Campbell, Newsome High junior, discusses her spirited art, in time for the season. As told to Celeste Brown, Newsome High

This first work, pictured at left, is based off ...

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May 31 Tampa bay high school graduations 2012: Now on Storify!

Our coverage of Tampa Bay high school graduations has been Storified! Here it is in your photos, tweets and social media chatter. Get in on the action by tweeting or ...

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May 17 ON EXHIBIT: Karen on Karen

Karen Zhou, King High IB junior

Ironically, I used to hate art with all my guts. Nearly 10 years ago was when I had my first official art lesson at ...

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