Participation in the National Arts Honor Society is by invitation only.
Specific requirements are needed to be invited, including one full year of visual arts coursework at BAHS, an overall GPA of 85 or higher, a visual arts GPA of 90 or higher, a clean 'behavior report,' along with teacher recommendation.
An application must be completed and submitted by your first meeting.
Dues are $5.
There are a few opportunities for leadership positions including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
In addition to regular meetings, full participation in the following annual events are required:
Once inducted, you must remain involved and in good standing in order to wear the honor cords at graduation. Inactivity with the group will result in dismissal.
Meetings are held weekly in room 211 at lunch.
Service Member Requirements (Active, but not inducted)
In addition to the Service Member Requirements…
History:
Ms. O'Donnell started the Belfast Chapter of the National Art Honor Society in 2011.
All proceeds from our annual Empty Bowls night directly benefits the Belfast Soup Kitchen.
An application must be completed and submitted by your first meeting.
Dues are $5.
There are a few opportunities for leadership positions including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
In addition to regular meetings, full participation in the following annual events are required:
- Family Art Night and/or ARToberfest
- Empty Bowls Night
- Arts Advocacy Day
- End of year field trip - museum and/or gallery visit
- And, must complete 20+ hours of NAHS community Service.
Once inducted, you must remain involved and in good standing in order to wear the honor cords at graduation. Inactivity with the group will result in dismissal.
Meetings are held weekly in room 211 at lunch.
Service Member Requirements (Active, but not inducted)
- Must have an 85 GPA Average or higher.
- Must have a 90 GPA - in arts classes - or higher.
- Must attend meetings when available.
- Participate in service projects when available.
In addition to the Service Member Requirements…
- Must pay the $5 dues fee by the December Holiday.
- Must participate in the annual field trip.
- Can only miss three meetings - unless excused by Ms. O’Donnell.
- Must participate in a minimum of three service projects - including the Family Art Night (a service project that supports our NAHS chapter) and the Empty Bowls Project (a service project that supports our local community).
History:
Ms. O'Donnell started the Belfast Chapter of the National Art Honor Society in 2011.
All proceeds from our annual Empty Bowls night directly benefits the Belfast Soup Kitchen.