AP Art students are currently working on their portfolios. JA Art Instructor Susan Ingram invited the instructor and AP Art students from Prep to join JA students Wednesday, January 10, in the Learning Commons for a portfolio “Show & Tell.” In a collaborative session, students presented and critiqued portfolios and enjoyed pizza for lunch. Ingram said the AP art students did an excellent job representing their work and the JA Art Department.
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