Box Factory Student Art Show

Bridgman High School students exhibited their work at the Box Factory Student Art Exhibition in St. Joseph, MI. This annual event brings together student artists from across the region (30+ schools), showcasing a wide range of media and ideas from emerging young artists.

Many of our students displayed work in the exhibition, representing the skill, dedication, and creativity happening in our art program. Several Bridgman students also received special recognition:

  • Anya L. received the Community Award.

  • Paige T. was featured in the Emerging Artist category for high school seniors planning to pursue art at the college level. Paige will attend Southwestern Michigan College next year to study Art and Psychology with a goal of becoming an Art Therapist.

Opportunities like these not only celebrate achievement but also give students valuable experience sharing their work in a professional setting and engaging with the broader arts community. I want to congratulate all of our students who participated in this exhibition.

Oil Pastels with Art 1 & Advanced Art

Students explore the expressive potential of oil pastels through activities that emphasize both technical skill and experimentation. By introducing foundational concepts such as layering, blending, and creating texture through mark-making, I guide students in developing a deeper understanding of how materials can be manipulated to achieve a range of visual effects. Students are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and reflect on their process.

Lubeznik Art Center Class Trip

My Art Appreciation class (Lake Michigan College) and Advanced Art classes (Bridgman High School) visited the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City, Indiana, which was a valuable experience to see contemporary art in person. We explored work by Maria Bundunarena as well as an immersive installation by Luftwerk, which transformed the gallery space with light and color. The students also created artwork inspired by the exhibition. The trip gave students a chance to connect classroom discussions about contemporary art to real-world experiences, sparking thoughtful conversations.

Ceramics with Art 1 & Advanced Art

This semester, my Art 1 and Advanced Art students created ceramics, exploring handbuilding techniques like coil building and slab construction, as well as experimenting with sculpting and glazes. Along the way, we discussed the work of notable ceramic artists, from famous artists like Maria Martinez to contemporary local artists like Laurie Sharkus. Seeing how these artists use form, texture, and glaze to communicate ideas gave students a framework for thinking about their own work.