Welcome to the Pewaukee High School Visual Art Department. You will find many visual art resources, links to our programs, classes and more.
This website includes a great deal of helpful information. At the top you will find tabs and drop-down tabs for many of the outstanding programs and classes we offer. Students will find their assignments embedded in the class pages for each of the classes we teach. For syllabi and standards information click the Classes tab. There are lots of art galleries within this site. If you click on the class tab at the top a drop down menu will show all the classes we offer in the Visual Art Department. Each of those pages has a gallery of some of the works created by students in the course, (except for those that are new courses). There is also a chart of all the courses offered that may be helpful to plan your art future.
Come See the AP Studio Art Exhibition
You are invited to stop over and help us celebrate the accomplishments of the AP Studio Art Class. They have completed their portfolios and are hosting an exhibition in the Gallery and P Case spaces at Pewaukee High School. The exhibition features work from their Concentration,( a sustained study of a complex idea.)
Congratulations to Seniors: Jenna Brandl, Leila Gabrys, Yanna Glaspy, Clara Gund, Katie Kiser, Elizabeth Laning, Elise Picard, Sam Rhymer and Michaelle Starich and Junior: Paige Kettner The work will be on display through June 4th. PHS Artists' works Chosen for State WAEA Youth Art Month Exhibition
PHS has 6 students whose work was chosen to go onto the State level exhibition celebrating Youth Art Month in March and April. The exhibition will be on display in the Madison State Capitol Rotunda from March 23 - April 5th with a closing reception and celebration on April 5th at noon.
Congratulations to the following PHS Artists whose art work was chosen to go onto the State Wisconsin Art Education Association Art Exhibition in Madison. Mr. Lamp's Students: Hailey Maynard, Kaelyn Stephenson, and Leah Docea Mrs. Bjork's Students: Katherine Nguyen, Elise Picard and Jessica Lacki. Youth Art Month National News
Special Congratulations to Jessica Lacki who received an award for her Printmaking Piece at the Regional Exhibition and had her work chosen to be exhibited at the National Art Education conference in Boston, MA in March.
PHS Artists Participate in WAEA Youth Art Month Regional Exhibition
Mr. Lamp and Mrs. Bjork have chosen student artists to represent Pewaukee High School at the Wisconsin Art Education Association Youth Art Month Regional Exhibit at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts this month.
The art works will be on display from January 12 - 25th with a reception and awards ceremony on January 25th from 6-7:30 at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. Congratulations to these student artists: Jaselle Lopez, Katherine Nguyen, Jessica Lacki, Sam Rhymer, Elise Picard, Leah Docea, Hailey Maynard, Kaelyn Stephenson, Sasha Rolfsmeyer, Will Nysse Special Congratulations to Jessica Lacki who received an award for her Printmaking Piece at the Regional Exhibition and had her work chosen to be exhibited at the National Art Education conference in Boston, MA in March. |
Travel to Paris and Barcelona with the Visual Art Department in 2020!
We will be holding a parent meeting on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 in room 114 and last 30-40 minutes. Please email me if you are going to attend; I would like to make sure we are in a room large enough to accommodate everyone.
If you have any questions before the meeting feel free to email as well, and if you are not able to attend I am happy to share the presentation with you or discuss one-on-one. We will discuss the trip itinerary, costs, how to pay for the trip, safety, and answer any other questions you might have. Just as an FYI, parents are able to travel as well, and we've always had a great experience travelling with other adults. You can find additional trip information on this site. PAAC Showcase of Art Exhibition Now On Display at Waukesha Public Library
Congratulations to a number of PHS Artists whose work is currently on display for the Pewaukee Area Arts Council's (PAAC) Showcase of Art Exhibition at the Waukesha Public Library.
Student work was entered from both Mr. Lamp's art classes and Mrs. Bjork's. Students matted and prepared their work for exhibition. It is an honor just to have art chosen for this exhibition. It features works from many area Waukesha County schools. The exhibition is on display Saturday April 6 - April 30th. The public reception for the Exhibition is on Sunday, April 7 from 1:30 - 3:00 at the Waukesha Public Library. Awards will be given around 2:30. Students will have been notified via phone call if they are receiving an award. Special congratulations to: Kaylie Walters who won an Honorable Mention for her digital self portrait "Self Portrait in the Eyes of Egon Schiele" and Anna Grzeszczak who won a 3rd place award for her clay sculpture "Sushi" Stop by to see this fantastic show and cheer on our PHS Artists. PHS Visual Art Students Win in State Scholastic Art CompetitionPewaukee High School Visual Art Department was recently notified that ten students won ten Awards including Silver keys and Honorable Mentions. Scholastic is a highly competitive State Exhibit that awards students for their exemplary efforts in Visual Art.
There are 3 levels of awards in Scholastic: Gold Key is the top award and has works being considered for National recognition, Silver Key is the next award with works being awarded at the State Level and Honorable Mention is the third State Level award. Gold and Silver Key works are exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Museum Scholastic exhibit from Feb 2–March 17, 2019 . There is a public reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 9 from 11:00 - 4:00. It honors all recipients including Honorable Mention. Students get to walk across stage and have their name and award announced in the Calatrava Atrium space at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Congratulations to the following PHS Visual Arts Students for their awards: Bierce, Meg Elyse, grade 10 Silver Key for her Photography "Vines Cyanotype", Mrs. Bjork teacher Clara Gund, grade 12 Silver Key for her Poetry " Innocent Sunflower", Mrs. Bjork teacher Ava Landmeyer, grade 11 Silver Key for her Photography "Find Light", Mrs. Bjork teacher Elizabeth Laning, grade 12 Silver Key for her Drawing and Illustration "Duchess", Mrs. Bjork teacher Jessica Lacki, grade 11 Silver Key for her Animation, "Nightmares", Mrs. Bjork teacher Elise Picard, grade 12 Honorable Mention for her Digital Art "Satanic Panic", Mrs. Bjork teacher Grace Zimmermann, grade 11, Honorable Mention for her Animation, "Paper Man", Mrs. Bjork teacher Paige Kettner, grade 11 Honorable Mention for her Mixed Media art "Vibrant Night Life", Mrs. Bjork teacher Tea Goodmanson, grade 11 Honorable Mention for her Animation "Kip and Polly", Mrs. Bjork teacher Lydia Heinen, grade 12 Honorable Mention for her Architecture & Industrial Design "Lawn Chair That Rocks", Mrs. Walz teacher |
PHS Visual Art Department Visits ItalyThis past summer marked the second Visual Art Department journey to Italy. It was a fantastic experience for the parents, students and teachers in attendance. The trip included stops in Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Assisi, Rome and Pompeii. Students experiences the rich culture of Italy including learning to make handmade pasta and fresh pomodoro sauce. Students also explored the art treasures of the cities visited. Worldstrides provided the fantastic guide Guilia and many other local guides as well. It was a rich and diverse opportunity to see art history come alive in such a beautiful locale.
Meet the PHS Visual Art Teachers
Mrs. Bjork, Mr. Lamp and ACMS Art Teacher Mrs. Senner in Pompeii in front of Mt. Vesuvius
The Visual Art Department is home to two visual art educators. Ben Lamp and Jeanne Bjork. We are both passionate about connecting the PHS Visual Art students to the many fantastic arts organizations and communities in Milwaukee and around the world. If you have questions the best way to reach us is via email. Just click our names or our pictures and it should take you directly to the email address.
Mr. Lamp teaches Introduction to Art, Sculpture 1 & 2, Art History, AP Art History, Drawing 1, Introduction to Digital Media in room 115.
For his 1st Semester Schedule see below. A Day 7:30 - 8:10 Resource Room 115 8:15 - 9:45 A1: Prep 9:50- 11:15 A2: Sculpture 1 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch 11:50 - 1:15 A3 Introduction to Art 1:20 - 2:45 A4 Introduction to Art B Day 7:30 - 8:10 Resource Room 115 8:15 - 9:45 B1: Prep 9:50- 11:15 B2: Introduction to Art 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch 11:50 - 1:15 B3 Art History/AP Art History 1:20 - 2:45 B4 Introduction to Art 
Mrs. Bjork is the department head and teaches AP Studio Art, Painting 1, Digital Photography 1 & 2, Drawing 1, Drawing2/Painting2, Animation and Experimental Video, Graphic Design, and Introduction to Digital Media.
For her 1st Semester Schedule see below. A Day 7:30 - 8:10 Resource Room 114/113 (mac lab) 8:15 - 9:45 A1: Prep 9:50- 11:15 A2: Painting 1 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch 11:50 - 1:15 A3: Digital Photography 1 1:20 - 2:45 A4 Animation/Experimental Video B Day 7:30 - 8:10 Resource Room 114/113 (mac lab) 8:15 - 9:45 B1: Prep 9:50- 11:15 B2: Graphic Design 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch 11:50 - 1:15 B3 AP Studio Art 1:20 - 2:45 B4 Drawing 2 Subscribe to the Art Blog
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PHS AP Art Program Featured in National Podcast for The Art of Education
On the second to last day of school 2016 Mrs. Bjork recorded a podcast with The Art of Education, a national organization for professional development and resources for art teachers. The interview and podcast were all about the AP Studio Art program at Pewaukee High School and general AP Art tips and ideas.
Check out the podcast here and also the article that corresponds to the podcast. If you use iTunes you can download the podcast there too. It is episode 20, "Unlocking the Secrets of AP Studio Art" |
Art History Comes to Life for Students
Art History, AP Art History and AP Studio Art classes recently enjoyed a beautiful fall day visiting Chicago. The field trip included time at the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Contemporary Art-Chicago and a walking tour of Millennium Park sculptures and garden. Students saw a variety of contemporary and historical art pieces by artists ranging from Picasso to Monet to O'Keeffe to Van Gogh and more. Students also had a chance to take in the many fantastic architectural details of the city during our walk up the Magnificent Mile.
The Memory Project: PHS Art Club Inspires Through Service
The PHS Art Club participated in The Memory Project. towards the end of the 2017-18 school year. The service oriented activity connects American students to groups of children who are living in extreme poverty, war or other difficult situations around the world. To learn more about the incredible art and work created click here.
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