Visual Arts Home                Welcome to the Art Department!

Town students from first through eighth grade visit the art studio weekly for instruction in art by class section. Art is a required course through the sixth grade. In the seventh and eighth grade, art becomes an elective.

Our art studio is a very active place and we have a wonderful, spacious room. Approximately 300 students participate in our program. The art period is extended, allowing time for slide shows, discussions, demonstrations, as well as time for students to immerse themselves in their artwork.

The art studio is a very "hands-on" place. Students explore many different techniques and art mediums. It is structured in that we require all students to participate and build skills in art production, art appreciation, and aesthetic awareness. In addition, we strive to create a safe, cooperative environment in which boys feel free to express themselves and create original artwork.

Our program changes in that we have a different theme each year. This year, our theme is "Art and History". Students at each grade level do a few projects that are designed to coincide with our theme. The theme helps to build a sense of community in both the art program and in the school, and is featured at our annual Festival of the Arts held in May.  Recent  themes have been "Art Inspired by..." Nature, Word, Different Cultures, Animals, Food, Sports, Great Art of the 20th Century, and Music.

We work with classroom teachers at various grade levels to integrate our program with what boys are studying in their classes. By coordinating our program with the curriculum, students approach their work with greater enthusiasm and ideas, and learning is reinforced. Our goal is to enable students to connect what they learn in art with their life outside the classroom, and develop a lifelong love and appreciation for art.  Please also visit our gallery for a sampling of wonderful student artwork!

There are many ways that parents can participate in the program.  Click here for a parent volunteer form.