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Henry Nahurski

09/20/11

Henry Nahurski spent his first year of college at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and then transferred to the University of Minnesota: College of Design where he is pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design with a second major in Fine Art. To see some of his work, visit his portfolio at: www.henrynahurski.com.

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Alexandria Vasquez

09/17/11

Alexandria Vasquez is currently working on her Masters' of Science degree in Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Ali Sandoval

09/16/11

Ali (Rhombie) Sandoval is attending Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA.

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Rhombie Sandoval recent work

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Rose Carr

09/14/11

Rose Carr was accepted to California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) this summer!

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Naomi Binzen

09/14/11

Naomi Binzen - Graduated from Prescott College with a degree in Cultural and Regional Studies and a minor in Arts and Letters. She is currently gardening and exploring all the possibilities life holds.

OS13

Miriam Dubinsky

09/14/11

Miriam Dubinsky is having a great time at School of the Art Institute of Chicago and continually runs into students from Oxbow!

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Gitanjali Castalian

09/14/11

Aletheia (Gita) Castalian is having a show titled "Live Loud" at Bucci's Restaurant in Emeryville October 15th through November 11th. The opening reception is on Wednesday, October 19th from 4-7pm with snacks and drinks. Save the date!

Gita says more information to come as it gets closer and thanks all! To see more of Gita's work go to www.castallianphotography.com.

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Luke Carlson

09/14/11

Luke Carlson is attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

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Matthew Fenster

09/14/11

Matthew Fenster has set up a studio in his attic and is always painting.

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Peter Linden

09/14/11

Peter Linden was selected by Pratt as one of the nation's 12 student fellows to attend the other "Ox-Bow" in Saugatuck, MI.

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In the year leading up to Oxbow, I became obsessed with the program, I was entranced with reading testimonials and researching interdisciplinary learning styles. When I arrived at Oxbow I was never disappointed, despite my endless expectations. I will forever cherish the time I spent at Oxbow and the connections I made there. Through Oxbow I was able to hone into the ideas I was thinking about, to refine my artistic process and to see the world in a new light every day of my life. I'm not going to say that without Oxbow I wouldn't be the person I am today, but I will say that without Oxbow it would have taken me at least four years to become who I am after one Oxbow semester.

— Phoebe Dubisch, Fall 2018

It's been a whirlwind week, but also a time when I sang the praises of Oxbow to my colleagues. I've been thinking much about how Oxbow is an exemplar of true education. That art centers the curriculum is hardly surprising, and for those of us who work within the traditional educational mold Oxbow offers a gold standard of focused project based learning. Beyond the school's approach to immersive experience are the intangibles which make Oxbow different. The sense of community and of working together, even as each student retained their strong individual presence is palpable. The feeling of warmth and trust between the adults and the nearly adults in the Oxbow community could be felt throughout the campus. The openness of the architecture and interconnectedness of the three studios in themselves speak of the Oxbow philosophy and identity. More than form follows function, the physical attributes of Oxbow have a distinct warmth and invite exploration.

I'm sure that the ongoing challenges of leading and reinventing your school might sometimes keep you from having the time to see Oxbow with the fresh eyes of a visitor, but your steady presence and vision are really visible in every detail. Thank you for inviting me to one of the most profound experiences in my career.

— Ken Rush, Visual Arts Department, Packer Collegiate Institute

I want to thank you all for being so supportive and wonderful, thank you for running this incredible program. And half of my acceptance to RISD is because of Oxbow. (Especially thanks to Chris who wrote my letter of rec, to Jennifer who revised my essays, to the admissions team who helped me with my portfolio.

— Jeff Shen, Fall 2014

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