Greenwood Alumna Visits Art Classes to Speak about OCAD

10/24/2018

Colleen Petch, Visual Arts Teacher

On October 11, Mackenzie Southey (‘17) spoke to the Grade 12 Drawing and Painting/Visual Arts students and a Grade 9 Visual Arts class. Mackenzie is currently a second-year student at OCAD in the Environmental Design program.

Mackenzie spoke about OCAD's portfolio requirements, the entrance interview process, her experiences to date with projects, transitioning from Greenwood, and possible careers in the arts. She stressed the importance of her visual arts courses and assignments, as well as lessons in perseverance in helping to guide her to OCAD and success in the arts.

As well, Mackenzie spoke about participating in her first public art show and sale this past summer. She even sold some of the work she created while at Greenwood.

The connection between our arts alumni and current students is valuable in helping students to understand the importance of their classroom work to future skills and options.

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Mackenzie Southey (‘17) spoke to the Grade 9 Visual Arts class about her OCAD experiences.

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