March 2024

Yesterday, several National Art Honor Society members installed Sheboygan North High students’ artwork at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center’s Youth Art EXPO. Under the guidance of JMKAC’s Programming and Engagement Coordinator, Claire Carlson, art students curated the submitted work and installed the work of their peers.

Join us for an opening reception on Thursday, March 21st from 4 – 6:30 pm at the Social Studio, 608 New York Avenue, Sheboygan.

This exhibition is part of the Youth Art Month celebration across the United States.

Photo: Sheboygan North High School Art Department

The Sheboygan North High Art Department became a National Art Honor Society (NAHS) chapter in 2018. This is the first chapter of its kind in our North High history dedicated to the visual arts and art education.

Visual arts education is essential to 21st-century learning. As a NAHS chapter, we utilize NAEA (National Art Education Association) to stay ahead of developments in the field of arts education by being introduced to a broad perspective of important research, issues, and policy trends that are important. As an NAHS chapter, we are connected to thousands of chapters from around the U.S. who are passionate about the integral role of the visual arts in ensuring all students to receive a high-quality, effective, and well-rounded education.

We believe that the National Art Honor Society will provide our students with pathways leading to career and college readiness. In addition, introducing them to diverse art experiences beyond the walls of Sheboygan North High School aimed to expand their creative minds, gain new art skills, collaborate, and provide them with leadership opportunities, which will contribute to their personal, artistic, and academic growth.

This past weekend, Sheboygan North High art students attended a couple of receptions. Junior William L and Izzy A attended the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Scholastic Art Exhibition to receive their Silver key in Sculpture and Gold Key in Drawing/Illustration, respectively. Several North high art students attended the Sheboygan Visual Artists Student Art Show at EBCO. For some, it was the first time exhibiting in an art gallery. Talent comes in all shapes and sizes. We are happy that we were able to provide these students with opportunities to showcase their creative works.

The Milwaukee Art Museum’s Scholastic Art Exhibition had over 2,800+ submissions from middle and high school art students from Wisconsin. 778 were selected for this prestigious student art exhibition. The Sheboygan Visual Artists Student Art Show features K-12 student artwork from Sheboygan County.