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.
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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Art Club Connects to Community
Check out all the Art Club news including links to our social media sites. Click the Art Club tab at the top. Watch for announcements regarding joining. Find us on Instagram @phsarrtclub
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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.
Graphic Design Class Collaborates with Pewaukee Kiwanis ClubMrs. Bjork's Graphic Design class recently collaborated with the Pewaukee Kiwanis Club to create items for several Kiwanis sponsored community events. Students designed Beach Party Tee shirts and RiverRun buttons. Both items are sold at the Kiwanis events in May and June. Congratulations to Sammy Pfister for her winning tee shirt design and Miriam John for her winning button design.
The experience was invaluable for students, giving them the opportunity to design for a real client and real event. Seeing their designs on actual products to be sold at the events was a huge boost to their professional portfolios. It was important for students to have the chance to communicate with Kiwanis members as actual clients to learn to develop the rapport needed between designers and their customers. The winning student for each item received a check for $25.00 and a copy of the button and shirt. This was a great way for students to learn from an authentic experience. Tile-A-Mile Was A Great Success!Tile-A-Mile was held on February 17th. We raised $2500.00 through the generosity of the greater Pewaukee Community. To see more about this event check the recent blog post.
PHS Visual Art Students Win in State Scholastic Art CompetitionPewaukee High School Visual Art Department was recently notified that five students won eight Awards including Gold and 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 February 3-March 18. There is a public reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, February 10 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: Madison Rebholz, grade 12, Gold Key for her Digital Art "The Paradoxical Nature of Decay" Mrs. Bjork teacher Megan Willborn, grade 12 Silver Key for her Mixed Media art "Windsor Canada", Mrs. Bjork teacher Elise Picard, grade 11 Silver Key for her Digital Art "Old Bones, New Throne", Mrs. Bjork teacher Michelle De La Matter, grade 12 Silver Key for her Sculpture "Revivify", Mrs. Bjork teacher Madison Rebholz, grade 12, Honorable Mention for her Animation, "Lucky", Mrs. Bjork teacher Megan Willborn, grade 12 Honorable Mention for her Mixed Media art "South Dakota Pattern", Mrs. Bjork teacher Megan Willborn, grade 12 Honorable Mention for her Mixed Media art "Lincoln, Nebraska", Mrs. Bjork teacher Jessica Lacki, grade 10 Honorable Mention for her Animation, "Magic", Mrs. Bjork teacher |
