Meredith Van Rooy, Art Instructor
Mrs. Van Rooy is an art teacher at University High School. She joined our faculty in 2007.
Education
B.F.A. in Printmaking and Book Arts, Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University (with special studies in papermaking and book binding)
Scuola Internazionale di Grafica Venezia in Venice, Italy
Past Experience
Studio Assistant and Instructor/Contracted Teaching Artist, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields
Audience Engagement Programmer and Teaching Artist, Indianapolis Art Center
Teaching Artist, Arts for Learning
Accomplishments
Gustav Baumann Exhibit, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Newfields
“Herron Makes Books — Student Work from the Book Arts Program” Exhibit, Jewish Community Center
Indiana Fine Arts Library Clean Genes, Marsh Gallery at the Herron School of Art
Student Ceramics Show, Indianapolis Art Center
Teaching Artist Show, Arts For Learning Gallery
Courses Taught in 2022-23
Bookbinding
Introduction to Art
Painting
Printmaking
Stained Glass
What do you like about working at University High School?
I love that the class sizes and teaching dynamics at University High School give me the chance to know the students individually and have one-on-one connections with them.
Personal Information
I am married to David and have two children, Evolet (Evie) and Declan. I love books, nature, and learning new techniques and ways to use materials.
Contact Meredith
Telephone: (317) 733-4475, ext. 186
Email: mvanrooy@universityhighschool.org