FIONA'S CREDENTIALS
Recognized Nationally; Driven Personally.
A collection of the highest honors in youth arts and writing — earned through dedication, originality, and a relentless pursuit of craft.
2025 National YoungArts Winner
Recognized as a 2025 YoungArts Winner in Visual Arts, one of the nation's top honors for young artists. The award reflects nuance and a distinctive artistic vision, evaluated through a cohesive body of work by a national panel of practicing artists.
Awarded to approximately 5% of applicants nationwide.
2025-2026 National Scholastics Gold & Silver Medalist
Awarded Gold (1x) and Silver (2x) medals in the 2025 and 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation's longest-running program honoring creative excellence in teens. The recognition reflects range and consistency across multiple works and award years.
0.2% of entries nationwide.
2026 ARTEFFECT International Certificate of Excellence
Honored with a Certificate of Excellence in the 2026 ARTEFFECT competition for original artwork spotlighting photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White. The award reflects the ability to connect artistic craft with historical research and storytelling.
One of 46 student winners selected worldwide.
2026 Selected NAHS Juried Exhibition
2026 Selected NAHS Juried Exhibition
Selected for the 2026 NAHS Juried Exhibition with the piece "Salt in the Silence," chosen by a national panel of arts educators. The recognition highlights strong individual craftsmanship and a compelling artistic statement.
Chosen from 2,007 submissions nationwide.
MEET THE ASSISTANT TEACHERS
Henry Cheng
Henry Cheng
Henry Cheng
BIOGRAPHY
Hi, my name is Henry.
I have enjoyed studying art for the past three years and currently attend ICS (International Community School), a liberal arts middle school. I have worked with many different mediums and learned a variety of artistic techniques. I believe that art is one of the things that makes us more human than robots—it
BIOGRAPHY
Hi, my name is Henry.
I have enjoyed studying art for the past three years and currently attend ICS (International Community School), a liberal arts middle school. I have worked with many different mediums and learned a variety of artistic techniques. I believe that art is one of the things that makes us more human than robots—it allows us to create, imagine, and express ourselves in unique ways.
I am excited about the opportunity to help others explore their creativity and would love to contribute as an art assistant.
Mimi Jiang
Henry Cheng
Henry Cheng
BIOGRAPHY
Hi! My name is Mimi Jiang and I am currently a high schooler in EastLake High. I’ve been taking extracurricular art classes for around 8 years now, and I am thrilled to join Studio Xian as an art instructor/assistant! Art has always been my way of expressing imagination and having fun, and I’d love to help our students feel that
BIOGRAPHY
Hi! My name is Mimi Jiang and I am currently a high schooler in EastLake High. I’ve been taking extracurricular art classes for around 8 years now, and I am thrilled to join Studio Xian as an art instructor/assistant! Art has always been my way of expressing imagination and having fun, and I’d love to help our students feel that way too. In our 1-hour group classes, my goal is to create a fun, encouraging space where everyone feels confident trying new techniques and improving their art. I can’t wait to meet you all and create some amazing art pieces together!