Maya Lin is the artist and architect of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. and the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama, Her memorial, “Unchopping a Tree”, is a short video that focuses on how we would feel if deforestation came to the city parks that we love the most.
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ART DEPARTMENT
ART DEPARTMENT
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ART PROGRAM. Not many high school Art programs in Massachusetts have the variety and depth of offerings we do. We have something for everyone. Our courses are hands-on, participator studio classes. Don’t miss out on the chance to do something different that pushes you in a different direction. Your creativity will be in demand, in college and in our global workplace. Put it to work in high school, right here at LHS.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF US. The Art teachers want to get to know you, your abilities and your interests. We have a ton of experience with ALL kinds of students. Let us help you discover and reach your goals.
"I LIKE ART BUT I'M NOT TALENTED". Our program is for everyone. The only way to get better is to get in there and learn. There are many skills, techniques and approaches you can LEARN in our classes. Don’t let someone else’s ability discourage you. There’s a lot YOU can learn. We’ll teach you and it’s fun trying.
LEARN TO DRAW. If you think you want to go into any creative field, you should be able to draw. Most colleges, universities and art schools have some observational drawing requirement in their applications. Take a drawing course before your senior year. 2D & 3D Design is a full year course for that student who is fearful of drawing or feels they have little art skill. Drawing and Painting is a more intensive drawing experience for the more serious student. If you feel you “can’t draw,” don’t avoid it. GO FOR IT and learn how to draw what you see. We’re here to help you.
ABOUT OUR COURSES. All art courses are elective but count towards the student's GPA. Our art courses are full year except the half year 2D & 3D. The Honors courses have prerequisites. An exam is given in all art courses. Advanced Placement Portfolio is offered only to seniors -prerequisite is a portfolio and interview.
CONSIDER AP ART AS A SENIOR, IF.... The AP Studio Art course is our highest level Art course. It is rigorous and demanding. We do not discourage people from taking it, but realize it is a full-on commitment and much will be expected of you. We will be there to help along the way, but it all starts with YOU.
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
STUDENTS WHO STUDY ART AT LONGMEADOW HIGH SCOOL SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
STUDENTS WHO STUDY ART AT LONGMEADOW HIGH SCOOL SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, media and materials needed to create visual art.
Demonstrate knowledge of the elements and principles of design.
Demonstrate abilities of observation, abstraction, invention and expression in creating a work of art.
Demonstrate processes needed in the creation and exhibition of artwork: drafts, critiques, self-assessment, craftsmanship and exhibit preparation.
Demonstrate ability to describe and analyze artwork of their own and others, verbally and in writing using appropriate visual art vocabulary.
Demonstrate ability to describe the purposes for which art and architecture were created.
Demonstrate ability to describe roles of artists and cultural institutions in societies.
Demonstrate ability to understand artistic styles by identifying their characteristic features.
Demonstrate ability to describe how artists have used technologies and inventions in their work.
Apply art knowledge to the study of other disciplines and apply knowledge learned in other disciplines to the creation of a piece of art.
See Yourself in Art
See Yourself in Art
ART DEPARTMENT FACULTY
ART DEPARTMENT FACULTY
LHS ART DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
LHS ART DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Current Dates for Art Department Events/Items:
Design-An-Ad, Scholastic Art & Writing, UMass Dartmouth Emerging Artists Exhibition, etc.: Usually Mid-December; students will be notified once we receive the details from zed institutions
Winter Art Show: On Display Dec. 14 -18, 2026 (Monday - Friday); no evening reception
Storrs Library - Honors Art Show: During the month of January 2027
AP Art Exam Deadline: Friday, May 7th, 2026
AP Art Show: On Display May 17-21st, 2026 (Monday-Friday); Evening Reception on Wednesday, May 19th, 6-8pm in LHS Lobby
End of the Year Art Show: On Display May 27th (Thursday) to June 4th, 2026 (Friday); Evening Reception on Wednesday, June 2nd, 6-8pm in LHS Lobby. Note: Will announce if it will start after Memorial Day depending on snow day accumulation this year
K-12 ART CALENDAR
K-12 ART CALENDAR
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Visual Arts Education inspires students to perceive and shape the visual, spatial, and aesthetic characteristics of the world around them. Using a variety of ways to explore, learn, and communicate, students develop their capacity for imaginative and reflective thinking. The field includes the traditional “fine arts” of drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture; the design fields including industrial, ceramic, textile, furniture, and graphic design; and architecture, landscape design and urban, regional, and rural planning. Visual arts is a continuously evolving field that also explores technologies such as film, holography, video, and other electronic forms of image-making.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Massachusetts Arts Frameworks
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