On a brisk Sunday morning last fall, the Sheboygan North and South High School art departments hosted their first collaborative community art project—a steamroller printmaking event. This type of event is usually organized by art institutions, artist collectives, and arts organizations, inviting printmakers from across the state to participate in this unique art experience that celebrates printmaking and community. As a high-school art teacher, the thought of organizing one was overwhelming and exciting. Luckily, I knew the right people to ask for advice.
Art teachers highlight the power of collaboration, from foundational concepts and classroom practice to mural-making and community events. Young learners respond to music with abstract compositions, elementary artists build community through large-scale projects, middle-schoolers develop confidence in a teamwork-driven choice-based studio, and high-school students and staff collaborate in a community steamroller printmaking event.
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