Satellite High School Program

Grades 11–12

The Satellite High School Program explores Western art history using the extensive collections of the Milwaukee Art Museum, from antiquities to contemporary. Through engaging discussions led by Museum staff, the story of Western art unfolds in its full historical, social, religious, economic, and cultural context. Students deepen their personal understanding of visual art through individual work,which focuses on anartwork in the collection and is completed throughout the semester. This work culminates in a presentation to the group, along with an aesthetic response. In addition, students are introduced to the array of careers in the museum profession.

Program Details

Time: Wednesdays, 1:30–3:00 p.m., September 2009–January 2010, with the exception of school holidays and exam days.

Place: Milwaukee Art Museum galleries (700 N. Art Museum Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202).

The Satellite High School Program is a free program; however, transportation to the Museum and supplies are the responsibility of the student and/or school. Upon completion of the program, each student receives a certificate of completion.

How to Apply

Students applying to the program are expected to have an intense interest in art, and to be prepared to commit time and energy to an exciting semester of developing and deepening that interest.

To apply, please fill out the following application form. Make sure that your teacher and parent/guardian have signed the form, approving your attendance in this off-school-campus program, before mailing your application to:

Chelsea Kelly
School and Teacher Programs Manager
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Fax: 414-224-7588

For more information about how to participate in this school program, contact the school and teacher programs manager at 414-224-3827 | chelsea.kelly@mam.org