Congratulations to Mrs. Erin LaBonte on being recognized with the Wisconsin Visual Art Achievement Award for K–12 Educators!
The Wisconsin Visual Art Achievement Awards honor individuals and organizations who significantly enrich the visual arts throughout the state of Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Museum of Wisconsin Art, Wisconsin Visual Artists, and the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, these prestigious awards celebrate excellence in arts education, advocacy, creativity, and leadership.
Every two years, a nine-person nominations committee convenes to select recipients in several distinguished categories, including Legacy Artist, Educator | K–12, Educator | College/University, Exhibition, Community Arts Advocate, Arts Writing, and Emerging Artist. Being selected for the Educator | K–12 award is an incredible honor and recognition of the meaningful impact made in the lives of students through visual arts education.
This award reflects the passion, creativity, and dedication shown each day in inspiring students to explore artistic expression and develop as creative thinkers. Mrs. LaBonte’s commitment to nurturing student talent and fostering a love for the arts has made a lasting difference in our school community.
We are incredibly proud of her well-deserved recognition and grateful for the positive influence Mrs. Labonte continues to have on our students and community. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!
The Wisconsin Visual Art Achievement Awards Ceremony will be held on May 31, 2026, 1-3 PM at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend. The event is open to the public and free to attend.