About The Annual TOLI International Student Art Exhibit

TOLI ART EXHIBIT IN MEMORY OF KATHY CARLISLE, BELOVED TOLI TEACHER.

TOLI embarked on an exciting new project in 2020, and we encourage our educators from across the US and Europe to join us each year.  The student art exhibit is in memory of Kathy Carlisle, a beloved TOLI teacher from Sacramento, California. Kathy was a high school art teacher, photographer, and painter who was dedicated to illuminating the lessons of the Holocaust through her art and the art of her students.  Her powerful work is a testament to her artistry and love of teaching.

We invited all TOLI graduates of our domestic and international seminars to submit photographs of their students’ artwork to reflect what they have learned about the Holocaust. The art could be a painting, drawing, three-dimensional sculpture of any kind, or work in any other artistic medium. Students could draw from a book or film they studied in class, or from the larger lessons they learned while studying the Holocaust. This project allowed for multiple perspectives, so we encouraged teachers to collaborate across disciplines.

We showcase the artwork to honor student voices and ideas, and keep Kathy’s memory alive.