Issue 6 Page 3

A group of hard-working and devoted students keeps art and Derby’s community connected. 

The members of National Art Honors Society have painted eye-catching murals around the school and even in public places. They entwine the community with art.

“National Arts Honor Society is an honor society that is dedicated to the promotion of the arts, and making them more visible within our community,” said Natalie Brown, the NAHS sponsor and clay teacher. “We’ve done different things from murals … to face painting and kids activities for different events.”

Holding art events is a staple of NAHS. On April 20, members were part of Spring into Art! at Madison Park. 

NAHS had a station set up for kids to come and make their own flowers, made from tissue paper and dyes. There were many other activities at Spring Into Art! to participate in, but the station that NAHS set up definitely caught the kid’s attention.

The members of NAHS got to interact with kids, and teach them how to make their own special flower, some kids even making many to give to their friends and family. 

“Spring Into Art was an event in order to bring art into the community of Derby for everyone to enjoy,” junior Haly Washburn said. “It was just for everyone to be able to get together and have a good time.”

NAHS members have to be devoted to the club. There are certain requirements and expectations to make sure that they take it seriously.

“NAHS requires its members to participate in the club,” Brown said. “Members have to have a 3.5 in their art classes, a 2.75 GPA overall. They have to complete 15 hours of service a year, 10 of which have to be art-related, the others can be open-ended. The members have to attend 10 meetings regularly.” 

Some of the murals they have painted are on the walls of K-building and also in the big Dillons.