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.
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. 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 |
AP Studio Art Second Semester Exhibition is Now On Display
On behalf of the PHS AP Studio Art class I'd like to invite you to view the AP Studio Art Exhibit on display in the PHS gallery and P case adjacent to the cafeteria. The exhibit features work created for the Concentration section of the students' portfolios. Students chose a specific topic of interest to them and explored that concept through a sustained study of 12-15 works of art over a three month period of time.
Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievement. Ashley Barwick, Taylor Baum, Michelle DeLaMatter, Katie Houck, Jackson Libowsky, Madison Rebholz, Megan Sunderlage, Megan Willborn The exhibit will be on display from now through June 4th. 
Tile A Mile Was A Great Success! Thank You!!!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.
10 PHS Students Chosen for WAEA Youth Art Month Regional ExhibitCongrats to Pewaukee High School artists: Madison Rebholz, Lauren Moran, Kate Darling, Paige Kettner, Grace Zimmermann, Jacob Quiles, Jenna Brandl, Leila Gabrys, Sara Kaska & Emily Kiser for having their art work chosen for the Wisconsin Art Education Association SE Regional Youth Art Month Exhibit at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts.
The work was on display from January 12 through January 19th. There was a closing reception on January 19th from 6-7:30 with awards given at 6:30. Threee Pewaukee High School Students took home awards from the regional exhibit. Congratulations to the following for their Regional Awards: Jenna Brandl-Peoples' Choice Award Kate Darling-Mary Cassatte Best Printmaking Award Madison Rebholz- Faith Ringgold Best Narrative Award Six of these 10 students had their work chosen to go onto Madison to represent PHS at the STATE Youth Art Month Exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda from February 25 - March 9th. There will be a closing celebration on March 9th at noon. The public is welcome to attend. Congratulations to the six state representatives: Madison Rebholz, Kate Darling, Grace Zimmermann, Jacob Quiles, Sara Kaska and Jenna Brandl. |
PSD Art Teachers Host First Ever Hidden Talents Art Exhibit for Staff
The Hidden Talents art exhibit was created to highlight the talents of the Faculty and Staff of the Pewaukee School District. It features art and craft work by many of the creative employees of the school district. The K12 Art Teachers developed the idea of the exhibit as a way to fill a gap in the exhibit calendar at the beginning of the school year and as a way to celebrate the arts. Everyone is creative, not just art teachers!
Stop by the school gallery and P case to view the exhibit on display from September 5 - 28 Congratulations to the following staff members: Cheryl Nies Shirley Kurth Ed Kurth Brenton Roberts Christine Raasch Katherine Thomsen Christine Thoma Zach Zupke Jenny Klemme Katie Williams Mark Proell James Sevens Nadine Sevens Candace Greupnink Ben Lamp Kerry Cormany Jeanne Bjork 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, 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: AP Studio Art 9:50- 11:15 A2: Prep 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch 11:50 - 1:15 A3: Animation/Experimental Video 1:20 - 2:45 A4 Drawing 2 B Day 7:30 - 8:10 Resource Room 114/113 (mac lab) 8:15 - 9:45 B1: Drawing 1 9:50- 11:15 B2: Prep 11:15 - 11:45 Lunch 11:50 - 1:15 B3 Introduction to Digital Media 1:20 - 2:45 B4 Digital Photography 1 Subscribe to the Art Blog
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Mrs. Bjork Presents at Wisconsin Art Education Association Fall Conference
Mrs. Bjork is presenting two sessions at the state art education conference on October 27-28th. Both of the presentations highlight Digital Photography techniques she teaches students in the Digital Photography 1 and 2 classes at PHS. Mrs. Bjork is also a practicing artist herself and employs many of these techniques in her own work. The presentations will feature hands on examples of PHS student art and Mrs. Bjork's own art.
Digital Gets Dirty-Alternative Printmaking Techniques discusses the many alternative ways to create a photographic print including transfers to wood, glass metal and even tortillas! This session was also presented at the National Art Education Association's spring National conference in Chicago, IL in March 2016 and at WAEA State Conference in 2014. The presentation is titled: Digital Gets Dirty-Experimental Printmaking Processes with Digital Photography. An article about the topic was also written by Ms. Bjork and featured in the May/June issue of Davis Publications School Arts Magazine in 2016. To download a handout from the presentation click here. The second presentation Making Magic-Light Painting Photography explores slow shutter photographic techniques that allow students to create unusual works of art that glow and illuminate the page. An article about this topic was written by Ms. Bjork and featured in the October issue of Davis Publications School Arts Magazine in 2017 To download a copy of the handout from this presentation click here. 
October Issue of SchoolArts Magazine Features Digital Photography Program
Mrs. Bjork was recently invited to write an article on the Digital Photography 2 unit about Light Photography for Davis Publications SchoolArts magazine. The article features the PHS Digital Photography class and their work with slow shutter speeds and light painting through digital slr cameras. It discusses the playful and inventive approach used during the unit and class. To read the full article visit the SchoolArts Online page
PHS Art Department Set to Travel to Italy Again in 2018Recently the Visual Art Department presented their Italy trip to the PSD School Board. The presentation featured Mr. Lamp, Mrs. Bjork, ACMS teacher Candace Greupnink and students Jenna Anderson, Ashley Hohnstein, Emma Steiler and Macey Wolfe discussing the summer of 2016 trip. Students and teachers discussed the value of traveling abroad including the impact it had on learning about art and art history, the rich connections students made and much more. The School Board then heard the rationale for the PHS Visual Art planning the 2018 Italy trip. They unanimously approved this plan. Please watch for future details about this incredible opportunity for students.
Currently the travel abroad opportunity is open to AP Studio, AP Art History and Art History students first. We will consider opening up to additional students if we have space. The informational Meeting was held March 22, 2017. If you would like to learn more about the Travel Abroad opportunity and you missed the meeting please contact Mr. Lamp. 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" Archive of Past Home Pages
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