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Junior Project: Realistic Art

Junior Project: Realistic Art

This slide presentation shows a timeline of my art process. Starting with the inspiration of my parents art, to the art I did before starting this project including realistic and anime styles. It then shows my beginning in exploration of realistic art, specifically in human face structures. The next slides show my work in my St.Kates PSEO drawing class and the work I did outside of class. The final piece was a way to bring in all I had learned. I took pictures around the Twin Cities at night with my friend Jiahong. I took those pictures and edited them together to create a singular reference. To up the challenge I decided to paint the final on a 4x4 ft canvas. The final slide is the result shown. I used gouache and acrylic paint.

Annika Wicklund

Annika Wicklund

This project is an interactive slideshow showcasing different artworks inspired by Shakespeare's plays such as "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Powwow Dancing

Powwow Dancing

My project examines and explores the different types of Powwow dancing as well as taking a closer look at Native traditions. I present multiple types of dancing, the history and differences of each dance.

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Avalon School

Est. 2001

Avalon School seeks to establish a just world by nurturing an equitable school community for students that inspires active learning, social justice, engaged citizenship, and hope for the future.

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Students create their own projects as a way to complete state requirements and pursue their passions.
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Spring Gathering and Annual Meeting

Please join us! You have a chance to buy cool art, connect with Avalon staff and new families, and get a bite to eat. Also hear about the state of the school!
May 8, 2025
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Please join us! You have a chance to buy cool art, connect with Avalon staff and new families, and get a bite to eat. Also hear about the state of the school!
Contact:
Gretchen (gretchen@avalonschool.org)

Board Election

Here are the slate of candidates for our upcoming Board Election! Look for more information on the election in your email.
April 8, 2025
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Here are the slate of candidates for our upcoming Board Election! Look for more information on the election in your email.
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Avalon Open House

Come tour our building, meet some staff, and learn about our unique, award-winning program.
April 15, 2025
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Come tour our building, meet some staff, and learn about our unique, award-winning program.
Contact:
Nora Whalen - nora@avalonschool.org
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Students, Families, & Staff

Testimonials

My education at Avalon didn't just encourage, but required me to be thoughtful in planning our projects and holding myself accountable for deadlines and deliverables while also stoking the fires of general curiosity.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

It has given our child the chance to be “seen” and to make mistakes in a smaller environment.

Families

Survey, 2023

Avalon School's project-based learning platform gave me the freedom to pursue my passion for architecture. It also taught me how to set my own academic and professional goals; and be self-driven.

Alumn

Survey, 2023

Inclusive community, student-led learning, amazing support of the staff

Families

Survey, 2023
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