Shiloh Berryhill: Tulsa Girls Art School Student
For 15-year-old Shiloh Berryhill, Wednesdays are for art. That’s when the Booker T. Washington High School sophomore heads to the Tulsa Girls Art School, where she’s spent the past five years exploring her creativity.
Founded in 2007, Tulsa Girls Art School is a nonprofit organization that provides arts education for girls in grades 3-12. Through hands-on instruction in a variety of artistic mediums, the program encourages students to develop their skills, build confidence and express themselves creatively.
From clay sculpting to wood burning, Shiloh has embraced opportunities to try new things. When she’s not creating art, she stays busy with color guard at Booker T. We caught up with Shiloh during a recent visit to Tulsa Girls Art School to learn more about her love of art and her plans for the future.
TK: When did you first become interested in art?
Shiloh: I first became interested in art when I was in elementary school and went to an art summer camp called WaterWorks. They had us experiment with many different art mediums, and it really made me fall in love with art.
TK: How did you get involved with Tulsa Girls Art School?
Shiloh: I first got involved with Tulsa Girls Art School in sixth grade. A family friend told my mom about it after seeing her post about me going to WaterWorks. This is my fifth year at the art school.
TK: What do you enjoy most about being a student at Tulsa Girls Art School?
Shiloh: The thing I enjoy most about the art school is the environment. It is very friendly, and every student and teacher is so welcoming. That makes doing art easier because I feel more comfortable.
TK: What kind of art do you most enjoy creating?
Shiloh: I like creating 3D art, and my favorite medium is clay sculpting.
TK: Is there a piece of art you’ve created that you’re especially proud of?
Shiloh: A wood-burning piece I made last year really stands out to me because I never thought I would be doing wood burning. That’s one thing about the teachers here. They encourage you to try things you never thought you would do, and you can find out you’re actually great at something.
TK: Where do you find inspiration for your artwork?
Shiloh: I find inspiration for my work in the many art books we have at the school. We have huge art books that feature the works of different artists, both past and present. I also get a lot of inspiration from my teachers’ guidance and my friends’ suggestions.
TK: What are your plans for after high school? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Shiloh: I plan to go to a university after high school to get my bachelor’s degree. In 10 years, I hope to see myself finishing dental school and moving on to an orthodontic residency. I also plan to keep pursuing art as a hobby.
Art Party 2026
Tulsa Girls Art School will host its annual Art Party fundraiser Nov. 7 at the Agora Event Center. Inspired by artist Georgia O’Keeffe, this year’s celebration will feature student artwork, a silent auction, dinner, student speakers and a live auction. Proceeds support the school’s arts education programs, and students receive a portion of the proceeds from sales of their artwork.
When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7
Where: Agora Event Center, 1402 S. Peoria Ave.
Learn more: tulsagirlsartschool.org/artparty
