The Frist Art Museum’s ninth biennial Young Tennessee Artists exhibition showcases some of the finest two-dimensional artwork by students in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) studio art programs. The submission period ran from February 14 through May 13, 2022. Artwork for the exhibition was selected by a jury of Tennessee artists, educators, and museum professionals.
Upper-level studio art courses make it possible for highly motivated students to build and refine their portfolios through ongoing investigation, practice, and reflection. The dedicated teachers in AP and IB programs challenge their students’ artistic perceptions and encourage them to develop aesthetic methods, both conceptually and in execution. At the end of the school year, each student’s portfolio is reviewed by AP or IB examiners. Students may subsequently receive college course credit or other recognition of their accomplishments.
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Sam Nissen. Ceiling Arches, 2022. Linoleum print, 10 x 8 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Sam Nissen
Jayla Miller. Dreaming, 2021. Colored pencil on paper, 8 x 10 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Jayla Miller
Ashley Nealon. Me and My Phone, 2022. Charcoal on paper, 15 x 12 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Ashley Nealon
Fernanda Marelos-Gomez. Like Yesterday, 2022. Graphite, ink and colored pencil; 15 x 15 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Fernanda Marelos-Gomez
Caroline Johnson. Braided, 2022. Scratchboard print; 11 x 14 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Caroline Johnson
