Fine Arts

The Fine Arts department at St. Johnsbury Academy is committed to providing a wide range of carefully designed courses to cultivate a solid technical and aesthetic foundation. These courses are intended to equip students with the creative skills necessary for pursuing successful careers in the fine arts or any other field that values innovative thinking.

***We offer advanced courses for all art classes.***

At Saint Johnsbury Academy, our students actively participate in the exhibits and performances. They not only participate but also lead and organize these events, proudly presenting their creative works within the Academy and the broader community. Throughout the year, we eagerly invite visual artists, choreographers, directors, actors, dancers, and musicians to join us as visiting artists and guest lecturers.

Our fine arts faculty is comprised of professional working artists who are passionate about sharing their expertise. The performing arts instructors are actively engaged in their own practice and participate in outside events and performances. Our visual artists maintain their own studio practices and exhibit their work regularly. This high level of professionalism dramatically enriches the experience of our students.

The Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts has elegance and sophistication, offering a modern and well-lit environment for our fine arts department. With state-of-the-art studio spaces and a black-box theater, this facility provides the perfect space for our students to unleash their creativity. Moreover, our academy’s collaboration with esteemed local and state arts institutions, such as the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Catamount Arts, Fairbanks Museum, and the Vermont Arts Council, ensures that our students have access to diverse and enriching artistic experiences, broadening their horizons and nurturing their talents. 

The Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts is a sophisticated facility for our fine arts department, boasting abundant natural light, state-of-the-art studio spaces, and a black-box theater. This facility provides the perfect space for our students to unleash their creativity. In partnership with local and state arts institutions, including the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Catamount Arts, Fairbanks Museum, and the Vermont Arts Council, the Academy provides students with enhanced artistic opportunities.

Fine Arts Department Mission

The mission of the fine arts department is to offer instruction, resources and a culture that inspires students to develop artistic awareness and proficiency by providing a professional environment and a comprehensive curriculum in the visual and performing arts. We believe that the exploratory creative process encourages cognitive growth and builds creative problem solving skills that promote resilience and flexible thinking.