Christina Van

Congratulations to Richardson ISD art students Demi Battle (Richardson HS) and Emma Reid (JJ Pearce HS), who were recognized today at the Bullock Museum in Austin during the 2026 TAEA Youth Art Month Spring Exhibition & Ceremony. We are so proud of these talented student artists for representing RISD with excellence! #RISDArtMatters #RISDDreamBIG #TXArtED @RISDVPA @RichardsonHSArt @RichardsonISD @IamBranum

Join us for Art Phenomenon 2026 at Richardson West JH Arts & Technology Magnet on April 2 from 5:30–8:30 PM in the Small Gym at 1309 Holly Dr., Richardson, TX. Enjoy live art bidding and support student creativity. All proceeds benefit high-quality art supplies and creative outings. Bids start at $10. #RISDArtMatters #RISDDreamBIG #TXArtED @RISDVPA @rwestjh @IamBranum @RichardsonISD

@RichardsonHSArt is so proud of these State VASE Visual Arts Qualifiers and @TAEA Youth Art Month Exhibitor in the Capital. I see leaders, innovators, and makers of the future! @Artk12RISD

Richardson ISD HS artists SHINED at #TXArtED TAEA Region 10E VASE in Forney, TX! 🏆 13 STATE qualifiers advancing! 👏 RHS – 11 State Qualifiers 👏 JJ Pearce – 2 State Qualifiers 👏 Berkner HS – Strong regional showings across 2D & 3D 👏 Lake Highlands HS – Regional excellence & State representation Proud of ALL our artists & teachers! #RISDArtMatters #RISDDreamBIG @RichardsonISD @RISDVPA @IamBranum

@RHS_Spotlight Art Magnet Sophomore’s combine relief printmaking and textiles to create artworks in response to their sustained investigation questions.

@RHS_Spotlight Art Magnet Seniors Artists explore oil pastels on pink toned paper by observing floral arrangements. Love this Valentine Day Celebration!

🎨✨ Celebrating student creativity at last night’s @RichardsonISD Board of Trustees Recognition Ceremony! We are so proud of our RISD Holiday Card Contest winners and Texas House Christmas Ornament participants, whose artwork was recognized and celebrated by our Board. Thank you to our talented students, dedicated art educators, and supportive families who make moments like this possible. Creativity shines bright in RISD! 🎄🖌️ #RISDArtMatters #RISDDreamBIG #TXArtED @IamBranum @RISDVPA

I will give a talk at TAEA Annual Conference 2025 on Immersive Spaces: A 3D Narrative. Hoping for a great turnout! - via #Whova event app

Last night @rwestjh welcomed over 1000 people into our building to tour our magnet programs. Many thanks to our entire staff for bringing our Magnet Night to life! If you're interested in applying to RWJH check out our app and video by using the codes in the photo

We’re proud to announce that @RichardsonISD Visual Arts PK12 has been named a TAEA District of Distinction for the 5th year in a row! RISD is 1 of only 109 districts honored statewide for excellence in art education, advocacy, and student engagement. #RISDDreamBIG #TXArtEd #RISDArtMatters

Prismatic @SPARKDallas 6 spaces 6 high schools transformed through installation art @RHS_Spotlight Art Magnet Artists in collaboration with @MeowWolfGvine created the fantastical realm of Purple Quartz Cavern. Open to public all summer! @Artk12RISD

@RHS_Spotlight the Visual, Digital, and Photography Magnet Programs celebrated seniors with a gallery show. The Art-ifacts of Us 2025. We are so proud of all their accomplishments. I appreciate the whole school having the opportunity to tour throughout the day. @Artk12RISD

Excited to celebrate RISD’s incredible artists at the 2025 State VASE in San Marcos! 7 students placed among the TOP 8% in Texas! 🏅Gold Seal (Top 1%): Oliver Marshall, Richardson HS Lana Wong, Richardson HS 🎖️ VASE Medallion: Charlotte Jones, JJ Pearce HS Emma Reid, JJ Pearce HS Lucio Vargas, Richardson HS Eliot Barriga, Berkner HS ⭐ Superior Rating: Hannah Walk, JJ Pearce HS Proud of our students & teachers for shining brightly! @RichardsonISD #RISDArtMatters #RISDVAPK12BeTheONE #TXArtEd

@RichardsonISD -Check out these soon to be Eagle graduates who are pursuing Fine Arts in their future! These talented students earned over $400k in college scholarships! The Eagles continue to soar! 💜💜💜 #risdbetheone

Art. Music. Theatre. Dance. RISD students are leveling up in every fine arts lane—and we see you! Talent + hard work = results #RISDCelebrates🎉 14 years strong as a Best Community for Music Education Read the story here: web.risd.org/home/risd-fine…

More from the Cottonwood Arts Festival Emerging Artists

Looking for a creative opportunity for your RISD teen to hone skills with a variety of media this summer? Taught by certified RISD art teachers, we will explore skills and techniques for making 2D and 3D works. Sign up today! schoolpay.com/pay/for/2025-S… @Artk12RISD

@RHS_Spotlight will showcase SENIOR Visual Arts, Digital Arts, and Photography Magnets creative works in the RHS Black Box at a reception on May 9th from 6-8pm. Friends and family welcome! @Artk12RISD #talanmade

Not only do our High school art teacher pour in to their high school students. They are here on a Saturday with high school art students from @RichardsonHS1 to help prepare all of @RichardsonISD Jr High students for their UIL equivalent art competition! @Artk12RISD ❤️💚💙💜

👏 @RichardsonISD @RichardsonHS1 Huge thanks to David Sanders & the RHS Art TEAM for hosting our RISD Jr VASE Mock Interview event! Students gained valuable experience & confidence as they prepared for the competition next week. What an incredible learning opportunity! #RISDArtMatters #RISDVAPK12BeTheONE #TXArtED