Art Study Opportunity for Youth
Art Study Opportunity for Youth
Megan Gilles Music Study
Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Justin Beck, chair of Hutchinson Public Arts Commission, president of Hutchinson Center for the Arts, photography, music; Judy Beckman: vocal music, Big Stone Arts Council, Big Stone County Historical Society, Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce CEO; Cheri Buzzeo: theater, music, The Barn Theatre administration, Willmar Main St participant; Jessica Welu: writing, music, SW Regional Development Commission; Anna Johannsen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; Georgette Jones: literature teacher, theatre actor/director/teacher; David KelseyBassett: visual artist, musician, Hinterland Art Crawl board; Shawn Kinsinger: theater director, actor, musician, Palace Theatre executive director, Green Earth Players vice president, Luverne Street Music board member, Luverne High School Theater artistic director; Darlene Kotelnicki: theater, city council, library board. Cheryl Avenel Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity Council volunteer; Alison Nelson: art, music, and dance teacher, KMS Community Ed director, Kerkhoven Fire Department Auxiliary fundraiser; Michele Huggins: Granite Area Arts Council treasurer and volunteer, member of the Artisan Grain Collaborative, founding member of ACHALA; Betsy Pardick: musician, actor, Dept. of Public Transformation committees; Kristine Shelstad: visual arts, Madison Mercantile art gallery, Madison Arts Council, Lac qui Parle Players; VFW; Gillian Singler, MN West Community and Technical College chair of Humanities and English instructor, Creative Healing Space volunteer, writer, theater director; Michele Knife Sterner: theater (actor), SMSU Associate director for Access Opportunity Success program; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; Mark Wilmes: Lake Benton Opera House board president, actor/director, musician, reporter;
Bobbie Alsgaard-Lien, visual art, education; Justin Condelli, music, theater, education; Reggie Gorter, music, theater, education; Michele Huggins, visual art, SMAC board; Alison Nelson, theater, music, SMAC board; Zachary Ploeger, music
ACHF Arts Education
One of my goals would be to grow in my skills. My current practice and teacher tend to be more sporadic than routine so having a schedule and a teacher that knows where to push and challenge students would be a great experience for me. If granted this opportunity, I would be challenged a lot with self discipline but excited to see the amount of growth I could have with such a driven and musically gifted teacher. Another goal would be to make time to practice: I could make myself a goal that I have no screen time or books (I am a bookwork) 5-6 days a week until I have put it the 30-45 minutes of practice time on the piano. I would be able to see myself grow as a pianist by my level of ability at the end of lessons with Mrs. Gilles. I could also record myself at the beginning of summer and then compare my playing at the end of the summer. I would imagine my playing would be more advanced with the amount of time needed for practice as well as weekly lessons. I have several music books that are too challenging for me right now, so I also could try them again after I have had more practice and teaching with Mrs. Gilles.
I was introduced to scratchboard, which I have never done before. Michele showed me how to try different tools to create a variety of textures. I learned how to play with the contrasting light and shadows. With the watercolor I was able to work on the details and quick sketches. We worked with a limited color palette to create various hues for painting and using shadows. At the conclusion of my time with Michele, I feel I have grown more confident with both mediums. I intend to continue creating these types of artwork and look forward to applying these skills over the summer, working on some nature scenes or landscapes working from life; this time of the year is especially lovely to be outside and see the many inspirations around us.