On April 11, 2025, artists and creators alike gathered proudly to display and sell their own creations to eager students and teachers alike at the Art Walk.
Strolling through the different stalls left me in awe of the distinctive creativity of my fellow classmates. Students sold uniquely hand-crafted items ranging from colorfully intricate paintings to adorable crochet plushies to twinkling jewelry.
Although the weather was slightly windy; blowing over stands and forcing sellers to find ways to keep their pieces from flying away, students still chatted amiably and gushed over the products.
Crochet items were especially popular at the Art Walk. Students gravitated towards the stalls with adorable crochet bunnies in bucket hats and quirky smiling frogs every color of the rainbow.
According to sophomore Ivie Huynh, “Different pieces take different amounts of time. Some of the smaller ones take about thirty minutes but the big ones can take up to four hours.”
Other items such as vintage CD’s, delicate wire flowers, and tote bags were sold during the Art Walk. It was especially fun chatting with vendors about their journey of finding ways to express their creativity.
Everybody there was incredibly kind and were more than happy to chat with you. As I wandered through the individual tables and admired the pieces, it was obvious that they took a lot of joy in making them.
I especially loved the paintings since I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pencil in my hand. Although I may never have the confidence to share my art with others much less place a value on them, I have always respected those who are comfortable with showing their pieces with others.
For many of the people that I talked to, creating was something that they used to express themselves and it was something that they greatly enjoyed.
To freshman Aviyel Ingram, art was always a way to express herself. When she was little, her mother had always handed her a sketchbook for her to “see her emotions”.
Aviyel says she never really stopped painting and her mother was the person who helped her realize just how important art was to her. She loves art that is ethereal and hopes that her paintings could evoke emotions from the viewer.
Several clubs such as Queer Quarterly, the Fashion Club and the Crochet Club made an appearance at the Art Walk selling things such as themed jewelry, old clothing, and crochet plushies in hopes of raising enough money to fund their respective clubs and buy supplies.
Many of the students were happy with the opportunity to sell their creations as for many of them, this was their first chance to sell their art.
Sophomore Rian O’dean from the crochet club was especially glad for the Art Walk, “It’s nice that Osos can give artists a chance to flourish, especially independent ones.”
“Though the weather could be better.” Muttered her friend and fellow club member, sophomore Mia Sun.
I definitely wish that I had participated this year, but unfortunately I have a certain sentimental attachment to my paintings.
In the words of my wise friend, freshman Maya Kwok, “Yeah, I do get attached to my stuff but I’d get unattached really quickly for money.”