List of 20 news stories.

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  Artist of the Issue: Maya Junkins ’21

  Amalia Tuchmann ’23 Assistant Arts Editor
  Maya Junkins ’21, who describes her artistic style as “dark and existential,” has been profoundly influenced by the art classes she has taken at Hopkins, including Studio Art and Fine Art I, II, and III.
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  Artistic Adieus: Senior Projects 2021

  Rose Robertson ’24 Assistant Arts Editor
  As this academic year comes to a close and several Seniors have presented their work in the final Virtual Assembly, twenty-nine Seniors at Hopkins have created Senior Projects that are connected to different facets of art.
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  Arts Faculty Welcomes the Revival of In-Person Performances

  Anand Choudhary ’22 Lead Arts Editor
  As restrictions ease in Connecticut, Hopkins has returned to its tradition of in-person performance this spring.
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  Hopkins’ Homegrown “Killer” Spring Musical

  Sophia Neilson ’23 Arts Editor
  On May 20-24, the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) put on its first original musical, Killing Time, in the Thompson atrium.
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  A Celebration of Women in Film

  Amalia Tuchmann ’23 Assistant Arts Editor
  According to a recent study, women comprised 16% of directors working on the top 100 highest-grossing films in 2020, up from 12% in 2019 and just 4% in 2018.
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  Artists of the Issue: Kaila Spearman and Ranease Brown

  Anand Choudhary ‘22 Lead Arts Editor Rose Robertson ’24 Assistant Arts Editor
  Ranease Brown ’21 and Kaila Spearman ’21 connected immediately after meeting in eighth grade.
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  Spring Gallery Showcase: Nature in Peter Ziou’s Art

  Sophia Neilson ’23 Arts Editor
  Students, faculty, and art-lovers alike should take a moment to check out the fantastic work of beloved Hopkins art teacher Mr. Peter Ziou.
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  Artist of the Issue: Zane Franz ’21

  Zach Williamson ’22 Lead Arts Editor
  Zane Franz ’21 has been a prominent member of the Hopkins arts scene since his arrival on campus in ninth grade. His work in music and visual art is plentiful.
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  Arts Faculty Profile: Jacqueline LaBelle-Young

  Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor
  This year, Visual Arts teacher Jacqueline LaBelle-Young is tackling how to teach Ceramics, Art History, and 2D Intermediate Studio Art in Hopkins’ hybrid model.
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  Passion for Fashion: Talia Chang’s Crochet Business

  Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor
  Talia Chang ’22 discovered her passion for crocheting during quarantine. Now, she uses her crocheting to change the world, one piece at a time.
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  ARTIST OF THE ISSUE: JOANNA WEI

  Sophia Chavez ’23 Campus Correspondent
  Dauntless and venturesome with her process, Joanna Wei ’21 has created visual art in many mediums and is an accomplished artist at Hopkins.
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  HDA’s Annual Winter One-Acts Zoom to the Stage

  Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor
  On February 4 and 5 and February 18 and 19, the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA) performs their Winter One-Acts.
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  Hopkinsarts.com Artist Spotlights

  Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor
  From virtual a capella performances to intricate drawings, Hopkins’ Arts Department website, hopkinsarts.com, features many different student artists.
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  Artist of the Issue: Noah Stein ’21

  Eli Ratner ’24 Campus Correspondent
  From experimenting with musical notations as a child to getting national recognition for his composition, “Riparian Reeds,” Noah Stein ’21 has spent nearly his whole life developing as an artist.
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  Artist of the Issue: Sam Brock ’21

  Sam Cherry ’23 Campus Correspondent
  Sam Brock ’21 started his career as a choral singer at his old high school in Barrington, Rhode Island.
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  ARTISTS IMPACT THE 2020 ELECTION

  Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor
  The 2020 presidential election proved to be both one of the most divisive and important in the history of America.
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  Virtual Music Rehearsals: Hopkins Does Hybrid!

  Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor
  With Covid-19 restrictions, the sense of community formed in Hopkins’ musical groups has declined.
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  "Boxes" and "It’s a Wonderful Life!" Take to the Stage

  Craigin Maloney ’21 Arts Editor
  The fall show is an important one for the Hopkins Drama Association (HDA); it sets the tone for the rest of the year and shows Hopkins how HDA will adapt to the new COVID policies.
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  Artist of the Issue: Alexis Chang ’21

  Anand Choudhary ’22 Assistant Arts Editor
  Alexis Chang ’21 has been involved with music for as long as she can remember.
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  Students Reflect on Arts Classes in Hybrid

  Zach Williamson ’22 Lead Arts Editor, Matthew Breier ’22 Assistant Arts Editor
  Throughout the pandemic, students enrolled in Hopkins arts courses have been navigating a complicated landscape.