yanelly
She/Her/Hers
Tenor High School - 11th Grade
Yanelly is excited about this internship so she can be a leader within new groups of people and is ready for the challenge. Yanelly is passionate about mental health accessibility as she knows many people need mental health resources but cannot access them. Yannelly hopes to work as a hairstylist and anticipates that the experiences she will gain in leading this year will help carry through to her future.
Megan
She/Her/Hers
Hmong American Peace Academy - 9th Grade
Megan is eager to expand her world through making art and bonding with her cohort of interns. She is excited to explore Milwaukee and meet new people in our communities. Megan is an advocate for animal rights and for treating animals with compassion. She is not quite sure what career she would like to have yet, but she knows the strong career skills she will build here will help her future as a creative.
september
She/Her/Hers
Madison Academic High School - 11th Grade
September is excited to bond with her fellow interns through working together as a team towards our final showcase. She is looking forward to the activities and field trips she will do this year. September is passionate about Black Lives Matter, Environmental Justice, Animal Rights and Women’s Rights. In this same vein September is interested in having a career in politics or environmental sciences. She anticipates that she will learn more about fashion, the environment, and collaboration.
luis
He/Him/His
Carmen Southeast High School - 11th Grade
Luis is excited to become more prepared for his future career in a safe learning environment. From a young age, Luis has been passionate about animal rights and pollution and is eager to learn more. Luis knows that whatever his future career looks like he wants it to be related to art or music. He anticipates that through ArtWorks he will get to practice being responsible for himself, and enhance his resume while applying for jobs and colleges.
rashell
She/Her/Hers
Riverside University High School - 11th Grade
Rashell is excited to learn new things this year and to make new relationships. She is ready to express herself with her art this year at ArtWorks. Rashell is passionate about free menstrual product access for all and ending period poverty. She has a lifelong dream of working as a teacher, but recently has started considering being a chef. Rashell anticipates that her internship will improve her communication skills, professionalism skills, and prepare her for life after high school.
paing
He/Him/His
Alexander Hamilton High School - 11th Grade
Paing is excited for all the new experiences, new people, and new learning experiences he will have this year. He is passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, and animal rights. Paing has also always been passionate about our earth and how we have treated it over the years. Paing knows he doesn't have the ability to fix everything, but would like to help to the best of his abilities. He would like to have a career in environmental sciences or be an architect. Paing anticipates that this internship will help supplement his education before his career.
marquis
He/Him/His
Milwaukee Marshall High School - 12th Grade
Marquis is ready to learn new things and improve on his base of knowledge. He is vehement that what affects him, really affects him. He is passionate about how the animation industry treats its workers, and in the future, would like to work at an animation studio. Marquis anticipates that he will learn skills that he can use for everyday life along with his career.
furaha
She/Her/Hers
Ronald Reagan High School - 11th Grade
Furaha is excited to experience everything the environmental arts program has to offer. She is ready to feel more prepared for the future. She is passionate about health advocacy and being able to discuss how health affects your daily life. Furaha is looking to be a design engineer in the future. She anticipates that this internship will put her in many new situations that will challenge her and make her grow.
Jenna
They/Them/Theirs
Bay View High School - 12th Grade
Jenna is excited to open up to others and receive feedback about their work. In the past they have been rather shy about their art, but are ready for this new experience. Connecting with others about art will be an exciting challenge for them. They are passionate about human and animal rights, advocating/awareness for mental health, and environmental matters. They believe in harm reduction within our community. Jenna believes in ending overconsumption and creating more than you consume. They would like to become a civil engineer. Jenna hopes the support and structure through this internship will help transition them into adulthood.
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.
