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Board recognizes Hillsborough Arts Council and student exhibitions; IB students present success stories
Summary
Orange County Schools recognized local galleries and the Hillsborough Arts Council for hosting student work; IB students and teachers described how gallery exhibitions and internships supported college and career pathways.
The Orange County Board of Education publicly recognized the Hillsborough Arts Council, Margaret Lane Gallery and other local galleries for hosting student artwork and for supporting student development through exhibitions and internships.
Why it matters: Presenters said gallery partnerships provide students real-world exhibition experience, build professional skills and create opportunities for internships and future study in the arts. Several former IB students described gallery shows that led to internships, college admissions and professional work.
What presenters said Miss Shepley, an IB visual-arts teacher at Cedar Ridge High School, introduced student testimonials and thanked gallery managers for opening professional spaces to youth. Student speakers described outcomes: Melissa Garcia Corona wrote that participating in an IB exhibition at Margaret Lane Gallery helped secure a curatorial internship and contributed to admission to a graduate art-history program; Michelle Castellanos said gallery exposure boosted confidence and persistence in art careers; Joanna (a 2019 graduate) described the exhibition as a formative experience during a challenging family time.
Board thanks and recognition Chair Sherry Ann Purcell and board members thanked students, teachers and the galleries. The board presented awards to students and to gallery partners and praised the Hillsborough Arts Council, Margaret Lane Gallery and gallery managers for their long-term support of district art programs.
Ending Board members highlighted the galleries as a community resource that amplifies student voice and prepares learners for postsecondary opportunities; no formal action was required.
