Mary Brokaw Silliman

Dallas, Texas

Education

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts
Visual Arts Conservatory | Class of 2027

Selective public arts magnet school combining an intensive visual arts conservatory program with a full academic curriculum.

GPA: 4.1 Weighted | 3.7 Unweighted
AP Capstone Diploma | AP Scholar
10 AP classes completed by May 2027

Visual Arts Experience

Apprentice to Emmanuel Gillespie
Apprenticeship assisting in the creation of a commissioned 7-foot bronze sculpture of Charlie Sifford, from maquette through full-scale clay figure and casting.

The Agency | Collaborative Product Design Project | 10–11
Created and manufactured an original card deck with a team of four through concept development, design, production, and retail sale in Dallas stores.

Booker T. HSPVA Art Market | Artist & Vendor | 10–12

Selected Exhibitions

Dallas Young Artist Exhibition — Blueprint Gallery | 11, 12
Breakthrough Artists: Business of Art Showcase — Sloane the Brand | 11
5×7 Exhibition — Visual Arts Guild at Booker T. Washington | 10–12
Junior Project Gallery | 9–11
VASE — Visual Arts Scholastic Event | 11, 12
Hudson Gallery Senior Showcase | 12
Hudson Gallery Selected Works | 10, 11
Hudson Gallery New Works | 9

Experience

Dallas Museum of Art | Summer Art Camp Intern | 2024–2026
Co-led art camps and supported studio instruction for groups of up to 20 children.

Dallas Museum of Art | Teen Ambassador
Led collection tours and interactive programming for museum visitors.

Athletics

Solar FC | ECNL-RL Soccer
Captain & Goalkeeper | 9–12

Woodrow Wilson High School | Varsity Soccer
Starting Goalkeeper | 9–12

Booker T. HSPVA Pegasus United Soccer
Founder & Captain | 12

Leadership & Service

Class Council
Secretary (10) • Reporter (11) • Member-at-Large (12)

Work/Shop Student Planning Committee | (12)

National Charity League
President of Culture & Leadership (10,11) • Ticktocker Council Representative (12)
100+ community service hours

Honors & Awards

Technical & Studio Skills

Welding • CNC Router • Laser Cutter • Plasma Cutter • Jigsaw • Table Saw • Band Saw • Drill Press • Grinder • Blow Torch