![]() The Art-Education Connectionįor many students like Aztrid, Harding Fine Arts Academy can provide a multitude of opportunities. One of her goals is to make the application process smooth and easy for families and to give the students fun and exciting campus events. “I want to provide many opportunities for students to connect with each other, so they can build strong, lasting relationships.” In her opinion, the Academy is different from other schools she has worked at because of the variety of electives it provides, the high- caliber arts instruction, and because of “the way the teachers encourage creativity” in everything they do. Her favorite aspect of her position is working directly with the students because they are so fun and full of life. She assists families and prospective students with completing their application, enrolling in classes, and oversees the social and emotional wellbeing of the student body by providing fun campus-wide events like Trunk- or-Treat, Polar Express Day, and Stress Relief Week during finals. Siranga is the Director of Admissions at Harding Fine Arts Academy. She is also applying for art internships throughout Oklahoma City and out of state. ![]() She has applied and been accepted at Oklahoma City Community College where she will take additional art classes in specific focus areas such as printmaking. This gallery is a very prestigious one and I feel so honored to be featured in it.” Her primary career goal is to be a self-sustaining artist. “To have my art in any gallery, especially in the Paseo, is an honor. This gallery is a very prestigious one and I feel so honored to be featured in it.” Aztrid Moan, 12thĪztrid is ecstatic to have her art hanging in a professional gallery. Finally, she will create the final pieces using canvas, fabric, clay or wood. Then she will transfer the sketch to her iPad where she can refine her designs and consider colors, textures, materials, and layout. When creating a new show, Aztrid will normally start with a simple pencil sketch of her idea. Aztrid enjoys working with her mom especially, because she “throws any and everything at me and allows me to be able to create whatever I want.” Having another professional artist to work with also pushes Aztrid to grow and extend beyond her creative comfort zone. ![]() She is most inspired by her family – where everyone is an artist. “When you’re homeschooled, you’re more isolated and alone.” As an artist Aztrid sometimes likes to work alone, but she is also appreciative and grateful for the many opportunities she has received because of the Academy. Aztrid transferred to Harding Fine Arts Academy after being homeschooled for many years. On Friday, January 7, Aztrid and her mother, Nicole Moan, a local professional artist, opened their exhibition, Metamorphosis, at JRB Art at the Elms in the Paseo. “I can’t believe my name is on the wall!” exclaimed Aztrid Moan, senior at Harding Fine Arts Academy.
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