Visual Arts

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Colorful artwork adorns the walls of a room with tables displaying decorative ice cream cones and cupcakes in the foreground.

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Discover an arts program where students at all levels advance their skills – from vibrant multimedia prints of Lower School to expressive works of honors-level artists.

Students explore mediums such as drawing, painting, clay, metals, printmaking, and woodworking. The program aims to nurture student's creativity by emphasizing problem-solving, skill development, and the exploration of various materials. We often introduce art history and align projects with classroom teachings. Engaging in art discussions enhances our students' reasoning abilities and critical thinking skills.

Throughout the years, students become more aware of their surroundings, gain confidence in expressing themselves visually, and grow as imaginative individuals.

Sculptural ceramic pieces resembling shells and coral are displayed on a white pedestal in front of a corkboard covered with artwork.

Artists Themselves

You can see our students’ artwork on display throughout our campus. You can see our art faculty practicing their craft throughout our community. Country Day art teachers are, themselves, artists, displaying and performing in local galleries and public venues.

We believe in expanding horizons beyond our campus. Student artists and musicians contribute to art exhibits such as Art in Bloom at the New Orleans Museum of Art and annual events like the Souper Bowl Gala, where they help craft ceramic bowls to share with the Salvation Army.

Georges Art Gallery is Filled with Artwork for the Lower School Art Show

Visual Arts in Lower School

Multimedia prints - still wet with paint, ink, and fresh imagination, hang above work tables inside classrooms, where our commitment to fostering artistic growth begins. Throughout the years, students become aware of their surroundings, gain confidence in expressing themselves visually, and grow as imaginative individuals. In Pre-K through 5th grade, students explore mediums such as drawing, painting, clay, and printmaking.

"Students at Country Day develop the ability to communicate personal ideas through art vocabulary, technical skills, and artistic expression."

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Mastering Visual Arts at the Next Level

Students in Middle School and Upper School at Country Day pursue visual arts in deeper dimensions through metals, woodworking, ceramics, drawing and painting, and photography. Students carry visual and performing arts electives each semester, providing students with frequent and deep exposure to the arts.

For those Upper School student seeking a more intensive art experience, we also offer courses like Honors Studio Art and AP Studio Art 2D and 3D.