Fine Art Showcase - Spring 2025
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Event Overview
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2024 (10:00am-1:00pm)
Location: Ecclesia (Downtown) - 1100 Elder St, Houston, TX 77007
Location: Ecclesia (Downtown) - 1100 Elder St, Houston, TX 77007
Intersections: Fine Art Showcase is YES Prep's annual secondary exhibit featuring artwork and performances from all 15 secondary campuses. The showcase is designed to spotlight and celebrate the incredible work happening in YES Prep Fine Art and Digital Media classes.
The May 2025 showcase will feature:
- An art and digital media gallery with work from all 15 campuses:
- over 220 pieces of artwork from Art 6, Art 7, Art I, Art II, and AP Art students
- over 110 pieces of digital media projects from high school Digital Media course students
- Theatre, Dance, and Music performances for multiple campuses
Want a sneak peak of what to expect? Read the 2024 Showcase Blog Post and view the Photo Gallery!
Event Details
Food trucks will be onsite from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Event Parking:
Donate: If you would like to know more about our Visual Arts program or donate to the program, please click here: YES Prep Visual Arts Program.
Event Contact: For questions about the Intersections: Fine Art Showcase, please contact Jessie Crandall (jessie.crandall@yesprep.org), Director of Instructional Technology and Electives & CTE courses.
A Note of Thanks: Ecclesia Houston donates their venue and time to make this event happen. The YES Prep Electives department would like to share our deep gratitude to the Ecclesia staff for hosting the event, collaborating on event planning, and providing day-of staff and support. Thank you for your generosity year after year!
Student Performers
Theatre Performances
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Southeast Secondary Theatre, under the direction of Alethia Moten
- Rosy Diaz - Monologue
- Isaac Martinez - Monologue
- Daniela Llanas - Monologue
- Gerardo Rodriquez - Monologue
- Leah Hinojosa- Monologue
- Rosy Diaz, Catherine Diaz, Santiago Nevarez, Jazmine Hernandez, Jonathan Avalos - Performing "Friend Request" a scene by Lindsey Price
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East End Secondary Theatre, under the direction of Ameka Jackson
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Alyssa Fuentes (grade 7) - Monologue
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Brays Oaks Secondary Theatre, under the direction of Chelsea Manuel
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Group Scene
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East End Secondary Theatre, under the direction of Ameka Jackson
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a series of monologues
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Southside Secondary Theatre, under the direction of Jazmyn Tullos
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Group Scene
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Dance Performances:
- B.O.L.D. Squad from Brays Oaks Secondary, under the direction of Anncell Polly
- "Halo" Lyrical Routine featuring Antony Ha (10), Ati Adegbite (11), Paselis Cortez (11), Andrea Reyes (11), Yaely Campos (12), Adonay Cubias (12), Marlene Torres (12)
- "Current Laga Re" Bollywood Routine featuring Antony Ha (10), Ati Adegbite (11), Paselis Cortez (11), Andrea Reyes (11), Yaely Campos (12), Adonay Cubias (12), Marlene Torres (12)
- Legendary Crew from North Forest Secondary, under the direction of Molly Harris
- "Mix" Hip Hop Routine featuring Daniel Contreras (12), Cedirick Townsend-Steele (10), Davell Lauder (9). Jonathan Lara (10), Jon Chavez (10), Roberto Ortega (10), Wilbur Fuller (10), Andrew Garza (12)
- "Mix" Hip Hop Routine featuring Daniel Contreras (12), Cedirick Townsend-Steele (10), Davell Lauder (9). Jonathan Lara (10), Jon Chavez (10), Roberto Ortega (10), Wilbur Fuller (10), Andrew Garza (12)
- Southeast Dance Groups from Southeast Secondary, under the direction of Terrynan Davis
- Hip Hop Pom Routine featuring the Pure Gold Dance Team
- "Legally Blonde Medley" Musical Theatre Routine featuring Southeast Dance class students
- Contemporary Routine featuring the Middle School Advanced Dance class
- Flairs Dance Team from Northwest Secondary, under the direction of Cassie Harper and Damecione Thornton
- "I Love It" Team Pom Routine featuring Veronica Escobar (8), Andrea Saravia (8), Sarah DeAnda (8), Emilio Sandoval (9), McKenna Brandon (9), Nayeli Onofre (11), Yuliana Marin (11), Nidia Saldierna (12), Nina Galaviz (12)
- "The Chain" Officer Jazz Routine featuring Nidia Saldierna (12) and Nayeli Onofre (11)
- "Counting Stars" Team Jazz Routine featuring Veronica Escobar (8), Andrea Saravia (8), Sarah DeAnda (8), Emilio Sandoval (9), McKenna Brandon (9), Nayeli Onofre (11), Yuliana Marin (11), Nidia Saldierna (12), Nina Galaviz (12)
- "Love in the Dark" Senior Solo featuring Nidia Saldierna (12)
- "Found" Middle School Solo featuring Veronica Escobar (8)
Music Performances:
- Performances from Northwest Secondary, under the direction of Sandy De Leon
- Violin + Cello Duet featuring Kristy Vasquez(7), Emma Lozano (7)
- Viola Solo featuring Daniela Gonzalez (7)
- String Quartet - "Menuet in D & Menuet in d minor" featuring Amy Viera (8), Madeleine Figueroa (8), Andrea Saravia (8), Veronica Escobar(8), Joseph Saldierna (8)
- Performances from East End Secondary, under the direction of Joseph Higgs
- Teenage Bones Duet (Electric Guitar & Electric Bass) featuring Logan Varas (10) and Esteban Guererro (9), Sergio Iniguez-Villegas
- Acoustic Guitar Duet featuring Zackary Martinez (7) and Kris Morales (8)
- Voice Solo featuring Abril Rios (10)
- Performances from Northline Secondary , under the direction of Kunal Kataria
- Apollo Band playing "Creep" featuring Ronal Alvares (12), Jose Molina (12), Matthew Vargas (12), Zachery Flores (12)
- Piano Solo of "Love's Shadow" (an original piece) featuring Josue Rivera (12)
- Piano Solo of "Blindflold Freestyle" featuring Chris Mendez (12)
- Piano + Guitar Duet playing "Hug Me Now" featuring Issha Silva (11) and Luz Padilla (11)
- Piano + Voice Duet playing "No Me Queda Mas" featuring Savannah Sandate (11) and Marely Castillo (11)
Featured Student Artists
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Brays Oaks Secondary Middle School Art taught by Gabriel Arzate
Brays Oaks Secondary High School Art Taught by Heather Schweikhardt
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Northside Secondary High School Art taught by Becky Tee
White Oak Secondary High School Art taught by Pablo Gomez
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Art Gallery Preview
Featured Digital Media Students
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Brays Oaks Secondary, taught by Ryan Martinez
Fifth Ward Secondary, taught by Erika Mejia
Gulfton Secondary,
North Central Secondary, taught by Jacob Garcia
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North Forest Secondary, taught by Estefany Lemus
Northline Secondary, taught by Ashlee Isabell--Houston
White Oak Secondary, taught by Jose Zelaya Romero
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Digital Media Gallery Preview