STRONG SIDE ART DEPARTMENT: A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
The art department offers a rigorous and in depth knowledge of the visual arts. Students learn the elements of art & principles of design through quality art lessons. In addition to studio projects, each student is introduced to art history and has opportunities to showcase their work through regional, state, & national exhibits.
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WEHS VISUAL ARTS STAFF
Maria MILLER, B.A. in Art
Visual Arts/Digital Design & Animation Teacher
ART STUDIO 241
Mrs. Miller is a Visual Arts / Digital Design & Animation Teacher at Weslaco East High School and has 27 years of teaching the subject at WISD. She graduated from UTRGV in Brownsville and earned a Bachelor's degree in Art, where she received her education in ceramics, sculpture, fine metal jewelry, welding, printing, drawing, painting, and art history.
She is the the sponsor of the Portfolio Star Art Club, co-sponsor of NAHS, and has partnerships with UTRGV and museums throughout the RGV for student opportunities. Please contact Mrs. Miller for opportunities to be part of the Wildcat Art Team!
Email: mmiller@wisd.us
JAMES MILLER, B.A. in Art
Visual Arts Teacher for WEHS
& Hidalgo County Juvenile Boot Camp
ART STUDIO 402
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James Miller is a professional working artist and educator who received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art at the University of Texas at Brownsville. He has won numerous awards in the district, including two campus Teacher of the Year awards and was a 2021 visual arts grant recipient of the Texas Art Education Association.
He was recently selected as the 2025-2027 TAEA Region 1 Representative ( Brownsville ISD-Laredo ISD ) and serves as the NAEA Crayola Ambassador. He is the sponsor to the National Art Honor Society, The Chess Club, and the Cinema Club.
Mr. Miller has served as a board member to the Weslaco Museum, Congressional Art Competition Committee Member for TX 34.
He is actively exhibiting his students’ works within the community and has his own professional art shows annually in the state. He has 26 years of experience teaching art in public schools and 4 additional years of teaching art with Continuing Education Department at The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Email: jamiller@wisd.us
Why should you select the Visual arts at Weslaco East High School?
Are you creative? Do you enjoy taking photos, sketching on paper, or experimenting with new tools? Chances are that you are an artist and we have a program where you can develop and express your ideas!!
Art 1- IV and AP Art Studio Art with Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Video & Graphic Design
Community Service Opportunities through collaborations with other school departments
Self expression through regular student art shows & competitions
University and Museum Collaboration with Internship Experience
Scholarships for College and Summer Art programs
Membership to the National Art Honor Society
Job Resume & College Preparation
