Ability
She/Her/Hers
Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education - 12th Grade
Ability is looking forward to the fun, knowledge, and opportunities this internship will bring. She loves nature, helping others and her community, and broadening her perspective on life. Her goal is to become a registered dietician who teaches her clients about sustainable diets and growing practices.
adriana
She/Her/Hers
Franklin High School - 10th Grade
Adriana is excited to begin this internship because she loves art and is looking forward to working with people who share similar interests. She works hard to solve whatever problem lies before her and has a passion for reaching out to the community. Other than art, she is most passionate about racial justice and immigration rights.
Adriana believes that this internship will help her grow in her artistic ability and further develop her career readiness skills.
ali
They/Them/Theirs
Pius XI High School- 9th Grade
Ali, who enjoys painting, sculpture, and comics is looking forward to working with other interns on various projects, and sharing ideas. They believe that this opportunity will help them to learn new skills and improve current ones. They are excited to work with people who are also passionate about art and the environment.
de’anthony
He/Him/His
Golda Meir High School - 9th grade
Deanthony is excited for this internship because he gets to work doing something he enjoys. Along with that, he feels that he’ll gain valuable work experience for his next opportunity. He is a hard worker, with a great passion for helping out his community and is using this internship as a way to help him come out of his shell.
isaiah (zay)
He/Him/His
Audubon Technology & Communication High School- 10th Grade
Zay was scared on the first day of the internship, even though he was using it as a way to make friends, laugh, and be creative. During the second session, he showed who he really was, laughing a lot, while making jokes and new friends. Zay quickly showed the lead artists that, to him, this internship is more than a job. He sees his role as a place of honor and wants to use the opportunity to pursue learning how to work with others and allow himself to be open.
jay
She/Her/Hers
Whitefish Bay High School- 10th grade
Jay is excited about this internship because it will have aspects of the environment and art, both of which she cares about deeply. She’s very passionate about the arts and hopes to strengthen her talent while working on Artworks projects.
Jay wants to become an animator or a character designer for a popular network such as Disney, nickelodeon, Adult Swim, or Cartoon Network.
kayla
She/Her/Hers
Pius XI Catholic High School - 11th Grade
Kayla is most excited about getting the opportunity to get out into the community, and in a way that expresses everyone’s creativity. She values good communication while working and is diligent when it comes to working through problems. Kayla is passionate about art, and conveying important messages through art, as well as environmental issues such as pollution.
Kayla believes this internship will give her inspiration for her future works of art. She also hopes the skills she learns will transfer over to her future job opportunities. She looks forward to making connections with the people around her that will positively impact her future.
marco
They/Them/Theirs
Milwaukee High School of the Arts - 11th grade
Marco is excited to learn more about the environmental arts program and the opportunities it has to offer during the internship. Marco is very passionate about art and likes to incorporate their feelings and ideas into their art as a way to express themself. Marco also advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.
Marco hopes that this internship will help them learn more life and problem-solving skills, refine their existing skills, and give them purpose while addressing environmental issues.
noah
He/Him/His
The Alliance School of Milwaukee -10th Grade
Noah joined Artworks because art is his passion and he thinks the environmental arts program will be a great opportunity for him to grow his ability as an artist. He likes to draw, paint, make sculptures and pottery, and would like to pursue his passion to see where it can take him.
rachel
She/Her/Hers
Nathan Hale High School - 10th Grade
Rachel is excited to have her first job and be surrounded by fellow artists. She's very determined to follow through on whatever project she starts and tries to get the best results possible. Rachel is looking forward to a career in the animation field so she can combine her love of writing and creating art. Through ArtWorks’ environmental arts program, she hopes to be able to build on her foundations of art and become a force for good in the world.
shamauri
She/Her/Hers
Golda Meir High School- 11th Grade
Shamauri is a proud new member of the 2023-2024 ArtWorks’ environmental arts internship. She currently participates in a multitude of clubs and extracurricular activities like Link Crew, Student Council, and the Schuler Scholar Program. She is very excited for this internship and the opportunity to work with different people, strengthen her art-making skills, and extend her education on environmental sustainability.
Lydia
She/Her/Hers
St. Joan Antida High School - 11th Grade
Lydia is excited about this internship because she wants to expand her knowledge of the various ideas and topics related to mental health. She also aims to use her art skills to express her own experiences with mental health.
She is passionate about racial injustice, reproductive rights, and environmental issues. She seizes every opportunity to use her voice to advocate for what she values and believes in.
Lydia aspires to become an interior design photographer, a substitute teacher, and a poet. She is driven by the desire to change the world for the better in any and all ways possible.
Nyomi
She/Her/Hers
El Puente High School - 9th Grade
Nyomi is excited about this internship because it will teach her how to incorporate mental health themes into her art and express herself in various ways. She is passionate about exploring her artistic abilities and understanding her mental capabilities. Nyomi aspires to become a nurse in the future. She believes that this internship will help her learn more about herself, cope with mental health challenges, and enhance her artistic skills.
Tatiana
She/Her/Hers
Carmen Middle/High School of Science and Technology: Northwest Campus - 10th grade
Tatiana is excited about this internship because it will help her develop her interests in art and allow her to express herself. She is passionate about art and eager to assist others in discovering how they can express themselves at home through decoration.
Tatiana aspires to become an interior designer and pursue various side projects. She anticipates that this internship will provide a fresh start in the workforce and enable her to work on her art and coping skills.
Ash
He/Him/His
Milwaukee High School of the Arts - 9th Grade
Ash is excited about this internship because he’s keen to hang out with other artists his age and advocate for mental health. He's very passionate about painting and poetry. He looks to pursue a future in graphic design or maybe going solo as a freelance artist. He's counting on this internship to gain some solid job experience and help him sketch out his game plan for the future.
Miracle
She/Her/Hers
Milwaukee Lutheran High School - 9th Grade
Miracle is excited about this internship because it’ll open up new and different opportunities for the future. It’ll improve her artistic skills and work ethic as a young person. She is passionate about graphic design, poetry, writing, and other creative arts. Miracle aims to promote positive messages about mental health and Christianity through her art. She anticipates that this internship will help her better herself creatively and mentally, opening her mind to new and unique ideas.
Kieran
He/Him/His
Pius XI Catholic High School - 10th grade
Kieran is excited for this internship because he enjoys making art, expanding in art media, and trying out new things. He is passionate about getting more into graphic design and digital art. He would like to become a professional in photography and digital media.
He anticipates that this internship will help him improve his presenting skills, expand his knowledge in digital media, and meet new people who have similar interests and capabilities.
Lyric
He/Him/His
West Allis Central High School - 10th Grade
Lyric is excited for this internship as it's not only an incredible experience to be a part of, but it will also prove to be a great way to begin his journey in the art field and get his foot in the door.
He is passionate about many things, especially the arts and related topics, whether it be music, drawing, writing, or anything else. Lyric will be going to a college of the arts in France after high school. He anticipates that this internship will help him get a feel for the kind of work he wants to pursue as his career.
Destani
She/Her/Hers
EAchieve Academy - 9th Grade
Destani is excited about this internship because she wants to gain job-related skills such as time management, effective communication with coworkers, and expanding her artistic abilities. She is passionate about art, psychology, reading, and crafting.
Destani aspires to work in the field of psychology, possibly in criminal psychology or therapy, and also dreams of creating her own store showcasing the crafts and art she makes. She anticipates that this internship will help her improve her social skills and become more open to trying new styles of art.
Mia
She/Her/Hers
Bradley Technology and Trade School - 10th Grade
Mia is excited for this internship because she wants to explore opportunities and to learn as well as share the cause of mental health awareness. Her passion doesn't stop at art; it extends into the realm of aiding others.
What drives Mia is her dual aspiration to refine her artistic talents and boost her self-assurance, all while making a positive impact on people's lives. She envisions this internship as a journey that will foster her personal growth and well-being but also empower her to make a meaningful difference in the mental health community.
Sabrina
She/Her/Hers
Franklin High School - 11th Grade
Sabrina is very excited about this internship because it allows her to express her passion for mental health topics such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. Her drive in the program is to create art that validates, recognizes, provides support, and raises awareness about these issues, helping individuals in her community feel heard and supported.
Since childhood, her dream career has been to work her way up to become an Art/Creative Director, while also considering using her free time to become an Art Therapist. She feels blessed to be a part of this program as it will expose her to new people and enable her to develop her graphic design, photography, and collaborative skills.
