ART HARVEST STUDIO
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

During the 2025-2026 academic year, twelve students from the McMinnville High School Advanced Art Placement Program have been matched with four Art Harvest Studio Tour (AHST) Artists who will serve as mentor art instructors. These artists are opening their studios, providing lessons and demonstrations in their chosen art media while guiding these young artists through specific projects while sharing aspects of being a professional creative artist.

Students have an opportunity to understand what it takes to be a professional artist, including – art supplies, inventory, production skills, techniques, art principles, and exhibiting. They receive a stipend for supplies with lessons on expenses and budgeting. They keep track of their studio hours, projects and supplies, while recording notes on their creative process. This program has been a great experience for mentors and students and reflects the AHST's commitment of supporting community art education.