The IHA Arts Department proudly presented this year’s Spring Arts Festival on April 23, 2026. The evening began with an art show hosted by the National Art Honor Society in the main lobby of the school. Exhibiting artists in the Art Show included students from Art I, Art II, 3D Art, 3D Art II, Design, Honors Studio, Advanced Painting & Drawing, and AP Studio Art, taught by Mrs. Lisa Encke P’20, director of the arts, Ms. Patrizia Tersigni P’14, art teacher, and Mrs. Ana Sullivan P’29, art teacher.

The art show was followed up by a concert featuring beautiful performances by the IHA Orchestra, led by Mr. Joseph Martorano P’09; the Voices Choral Ensemble, led by Mr. Gabe Valle; and solos by members of the Class of 2026.

At this year’s IHA Spring Arts Festival, Luisa Vogel ’27 was awarded the Mary Ellen “Molly” Offer ’06 Memorial Scholarship Award. This award is presented in memory of Mary Ellen (Molly) Offer, a graduate of IHA’s Class of 2006 and the youngest of five sisters who are all IHA graduates. This memorial scholarship was established by her parents and sisters. It is the intention of the family that this award be presented to a student who typifies the qualities so loved in Molly: A student who loves art, theater, and design, has a deep love for family, and is willing to share compassion, spiritual values, and love of life with everyone she meets. Congratulations to Luisa on receiving this special scholarship!

Thank you to our art teachers; members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society; the concert production team; and all of our artists and performing artists who shared their talent with the IHA community.

Click here for photos from the Spring Arts Festival.