Beginning Art students at Bridgman High School learned perspective and shading techniques in pencil drawing and created a variety of projects including a perspective drawing and a portrait.
By the end of May, Bridgman High School Art Club completed work on a community mural in downtown Bridgman. With guidance from art teacher Mr. Zapor, students designed the 400-square foot rug mural for a courtyard project in downtown Bridgman.
Sophomore Cooper Stewart won 2nd place in the Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's District 5 with his digital photograph titled, "A Wintry Walk."
This is a nationally acclaimed art competition with a winner and runner-up from each US district across the country. The winner's artwork is displayed in the Capitol building in Washington DC. As the runner-up, Cooper met with Congressman Walberg and his artwork is on display in the Niles district office, 92 E. Main St.
From left to right: Art teacher Jake Zapor, Sophomore student Cooper Stewart, Congressman Walberg
"A Wintry Walk,” Digital Photograph, 2023
Students took photos inspired by the Spring season.
On May 11th, 2023, Bridgman High School Art Club began work on a community mural in downtown Bridgman. With help from art teacher Mr. Zapor, students designed the 400-square foot rug mural for a courtyard project in downtown Bridgman.
Other elements will be added to the courtyard before it starts being used for live music and community gatherings. The entire project is expected to be ready in time for the ribbon cutting ceremony set for June 26.
