Welcome to The Unquowa School Art Department. Art for PreK-4 through 8th grades.
At The Unquowa School, the goal of an arts education is to acquaint each student with as many different types of media as possible. Alongside this, famous artists, theory, and techniques are introduced to instill a love of the visual arts from the very beginning. Lower and Upper School students have the opportunity through twice-weekly art classes to experience the pure pleasure that comes from creating and the validation of success. The program culminates each Spring with the greatly anticipated school-wide Art Show where each child's best work is displayed for the entire school community to view and enjoy.
Whenever possible, classes visit local galleries and museums to gain an appreciation for art and art history. This enriches the students' studio experience and makes art an accessible and enjoyable part of their lives. Previous field experiences include The Yale Art Gallery, The Bruce Museum, The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, and The Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
6th through 8th grade students are invited to apply to participate in the Student Docent program which is in collaboration with The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield. A maximum of 12 students are chosen to attend four training sessions at the museum where they learn an inquiry-based approach to engaging viewers in a conversation about the art. When training is complete, the Docents lead their classmates on tours of the exhibits during the 6th through 8th grade trip to the museum.
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Pablo Picasso
Krissy Sabol - Art Teacher
4th-8th Studio Art
6th-8th Graphic Design
203.336.3801 ext. 110
ksabol@unquowa.org
Alice Desgranges - Art Teacher
PreK-4 through 3rd grades
adesgranges@unquowa.org