High School Exhibition ‘22

A huge part of why Olszewski loves art so much was because of her high school. Attending a high school that was mainly known for their arts, she was able to explore multiple mediums and enhance her skills. Her teachers also had their own studio practice and encouraged Olszewski to pursue this passion, although her family wasn't quite on board yet. She was also able to take AP Art courses that was more intense which prepared her for undergrad.​

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Here, shows Olszewski during her junior year exhibition on the sixth floor of Pius XI Catholic High School, Wisconsin. The 6th floor was only for the arts which had ceramics, a darkroom, painting studio, along with other classrooms. Similar to a studio space, juniors and seniors received a section of the hallway wall. This is where you got to hang the work you were working on and keep your art supplies. This allowed for the rest of the school to see the artwork as well. ​

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Because her high school was well known for the arts, every year certain art schools came and evaluated individual student portfolios. This is where Olszewski was introduced to portfolio reviews and the Cleveland Institute of Art. Olszewski still uses a lot of information she learned from her high school through her college career and sends a big thank you to her teachers that showed her this career path was a legitimate option for her.  ​