For the third year in a row, the PRP Visual Art Program has enjoyed a wonderful Fall weaving workshop led by Little Loomhouse’s teaching artist, Norma Drish. Basic Design students learned about weaving on circle looms as they made “Dreamcatchers” and learned about it’s origins with the Ojibwe, Lakota and other tribes. Art 2, 3 and 4 students are making Narrative Story Quilts, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Faith Ringgold, Harriet Powers and Bisa Butler.

Special thanks to the following sponsors, who made this project possible:
Michele Amos, Director of Little Loomhouse, Norma Drish, Gwen Kelly and Loomhouse volunteers who helped prep the materials for the project; Louisville Metro; Fund for the Arts; Kentucky Arts Council; and Little Loomhouse Members and Donors

Stay tuned for updates when the quilts are finished!

Look what was waiting for us after Fall Break! We are one of 25 lucky schools that were selected to participate in the inaugural Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest! My Art 3 / Art 4 classes are thrilled and can’t wait to get started creating their ideas for the “Sounds of Kentucky” theme. Crosley, THANK YOU for the opportunity, and also for the incredible vinyls included in our delivery! Stay tuned for voting on Nov. 6th!!

Southwest Regional Library is excited to announce the showcase of artwork by Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) High School students as part of The Memory Project.

The Memory Project (memoryproject.org) is a youth arts organization that promotes intercultural understanding and kindness between children around the world.

Students at PRP were assigned the country of Nigeria and the artworks were delivered to a Nigerian orphanage in February, 2023.

Students enjoyed the project so much that it has continued, with many of the same students giving their time and creativity to produce new portraits for children in Colombia (Fall 2023) and India (Spring 2024).

Throughout fall 2024, you are invited to visit the exhibit in our Teen Space and experience the profound impact of these young artists’ work.

After a long restful summer, I’m so excited to welcome students back for the 2024 school year! We have so many fun projects planned for the Fall…an in-school workshop with Little Loom House teaching artists, another cool project with Mammoth Cave National Park, the all-new Crosley Custom Cruiser Contest, an exhibit installation of student artwork at the SW Library branch, and much more. My heart is full and I can’t wait to greet my students. Happy first day of school!

Proof Positive: The arts play a powerful role in boosting student success and achievement throughout their whole learning career. Is it a coincidence that all four of the amazing students above are engaged in multiple arts-related classes?

We are so proud of you. Thank you for representing our school so well!

Left to Right:
Roscoe Lee, Creative Writing, KY Governor’s School for the Arts
Isabella Kaelin, Musical Theater, KY Governor’s School for the Arts
Ca’Miyah Martin, Creative Writing, KY Governor’s School for the Arts
Rachel Smith, KY Governor’s Scholar’s Program

Congratulations to the student writers and artists who have work featured in the 2024 issue of the PRP Pulse–the award-winning student literary magazine produced by PRP students each year. Check it out!

Congratulations to Visual and Performing Arts students who have advanced to the second round of Governor’s School for the Arts! PRP has five students who have made it through the competitive first round:

Leyre Corrales Garciga / Drama
Isabella Kaelin / Drama
Roscoe Lee / Creative Writing
Ca’Miyah Martin / Creative Writing
Emma Price / Visual Art