Art is not an "extra" at Maumee Valley Country Day School. It is part of the everyday life of the school.

All Lower School students participate in drawing, painting, design, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts and paper making. Art appreciation, art history and aesthetics are incorporated into each grade level. Students study celebrated artists in their historical context. Hands-on creation, demonstrations, lectures, stories, discussions and guest artists are a regular part of the classroom experience.

Middle School students delve into a full trimester of daily art instruction each school year. They explore formal elements of art and begin exploring increasingly more sophisticated concepts and broader varieties of media. Problem solving skills are honed, and the use of art as a means of communication is emphasized. Goals of the Upper School art program include:

• understanding the basic principles of color and design
• creating successful works in both two and three dimensions
• using good craftsmanship and technique
• critiquing artwork using appropriate vocabulary
• understanding various periods of art history and how they connect to the student's past and future
• understanding the importance of recognizing artists from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and different genders