Barrington’s Amelia Noyes pushes the creative envelope with her avant-garde and refreshing artistic style
We fell in love with Amelia Noyes’ art the minute we laid eyes on it. Her unique approach and unmistakable style offers a breath of fresh air, so welcome in our turbulent times. We spoke with the Barrington native who now lives in Los Angeles.
What are some fond memories of growing up in Barrington?
My parents enrolled me in a lot of art classes when I was growing up. I remember doing classes at Kaleidoscope.
What schools did you go to in the Barrington school district?
I attended Countryside Elementary and then went to a private middle school called Chicago Jr. Middle School. I attended Barrington High School.
Where did you go to school after BHS?
I attended Regis University in Denver, Colorado for my undergraduate degree where I received a BFA with an emphasis in Communication and minor in Fine Arts. In 2009, I went to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago attending one semester to get a degree in Graphic Design, but realized it was not the right fit for me. I later attended DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois to get a Masters in New Media.
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