

Middle School Art Enrichment
Spring, 2025
Artist of the Month
ISAIAH G
, Isaiah is an eigth grader who joined US Creates during his sixth grade year. As young artist with a strong viewpoint and style, Isaiah has produced three years of prehistoric drawings inspired by prehistory and a love of wildlife. Isaiah drawings are based upon his research and he aims to make his depictions accurate. US Creates congratulates Isaiah on his graduation and looks forward to what he will create at the Upper School.
Artist Spotlight:
Amy Sherald
Amy Sherald is a contemporary artist known for her unique portrait style, which features Black subjects painted in grayscale against vibrant backgrounds. Her work challenges traditional representations of Black identity in art, emphasizing individuality and dignity. She gained national recognition for her portrait of Michelle Obama, becoming the first Black woman to create an official presidential portrait for the Smithsonian. Sherald’s paintings, including her powerful tribute to Breonna Taylor, highlight everyday Black life, turning ordinary moments into iconic imagery. Through her art, she reshapes how Black stories are seen and valued in the world of portraiture.
Entries include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, design, video or audio recording of the performance arts and creative writing.