Fine and Studio Art

At Dublin we believe the arts is an essential part of a well-rounded education. By fostering an appreciation for creativity students can be better critical thinkers, better problem solvers, and have a clearer understanding of the world around them. 

Our Fine and Studio Arts curriculum caters to students of all abilities. Whether you're dabbling in painting for the first time or developing a robust sculpture portfolio for your art school application, you'll have the opportunity to hone your creative voice. In recent years Dublin students have gone on to pursue their passions at schools such as the Rhode Island School of Design, Pratt Institute, Cornell University, and the Art Institute of Boston, among others.

Dublin students are required to earn two credits in the arts, choosing from a full array of classes in music, fine arts, dance, film and theater. The Fine and Studio Arts program offers a broad range of classes for selection, from drawing and painting, to photography and sculpture, to ceramics and printmaking. Small class sizes with a heavy emphasis on one-on-one instruction means we can go deeper than simply giving students step-by-step instruction on how to make something. Students also learn the language of art, examining core elements and principles of design to gain better insight into how great art is made and why it's effective.

Dublin's Portfolio program is for those students who wish to take their art studies even farther. Geared toward juniors and seniors, this advanced independent study curriculum satisfies our winter sports requirement and allows committed art students to come in close on their chosen medium. A considerable amount of art history is also folded into the work.

One of the most exciting opportunities for our art students comes in January, when Portfolio students can enter their work at the annual Scholastic Art Awards at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. It's a competitive event and Dublin has been represented well at this show. In 2011 we had our best year yet. Eight students were recognized, many with gold keys and our third best of show award, of which only five are given out of 1,500 entries each year in the whole state of NH.

In the coming years we hope to continue the creative output and success. Our brand new studio building, which will give students improved work areas and more gallery space, is scheduled to open in 2012. It will be a first-class facility, one that will bolster our already strong arts program.