Amelia Sechman studied at L'Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie in Arles in 2008, traveled to Bulgaria and spent two weeks in Pirin Mountains working at a farm that preserves extremely rare, ancient and local breed of Karakachan sheep, dogs and horses. In addition to the Karakachan project is a program to protect the native wolves in the Bulgarian mountains. Click here for the Semperviva organization’s website. She’s back now at CCA finishing up her BFA, working with Paul Schiek of TBW Books in Oakland
Artistically, I learned a lot of new techniques and mediums while here. I had access to much more than before and I made the most of it. I tried everything I could and always talked to my teachers and peers about new ways I could make art. Every so often, I completely stepped out of my comfort zone. Experimenting with technique and testing my artistic boundaries has helped me realize how many paths I have to choose from in the art world and that makes me excited for the future.
— Macy Manning, Fall 2023
The Oxbow School has both a local and national reputation for excellence. Oxbow produces great artists. In its studio, these emerging artists have a community of creative peers who respect one another and foster an expectation to produce thoughtful, sophisticated work.
— Paul Coffey, Vice Provost and Dean of Community Engagement, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
If at any point Oxbow doubts the good it does, I just want to reassure you all that you’re changing the lives of young artists every semester.
— Colin Davis, Fall 2009
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