Visual Arts

Visual Arts

The visual arts department provides students with the opportunity to use a wide variety of media to develop their artistic voice through 2D design, 3D design, time based digital media and studio arts. Within these areas a variety of media and techniques are taught, including photography, drawing and painting, stained glass, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, animation and video.

Visual arts students are encouraged to develop their unique vision in art and to construct an art portfolio that demonstrates both an exploration of their artistic expression and their individuality. This student-centered approach to art-making allows the young artist to look at the larger concepts of their work and enables them to make choices in the use of media.

Student art is displayed in a variety of locations on campus: Gilman Hall Gallery (located in the admissions lobby), Student Art Gallery (located in the visual arts department) and the Manchester Library & Learning Center (located on the second floor). Members of The Bishop's School are welcome to stop by and view these exhibits; dates for opening events are subject to change. If you have any questions about attending an opening, please contact wepsice@bishops.com.

Off-campus exhibitions and partnership opportunities are offered throughout the year. Venues include The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, San Diego Museum of Art: Young Art, Museum of Contemporary Art: Extended School Program, San Diego County Fair and San Diego Art Institute: Youth Art.
 

Middle School Visual Arts Acknowledgment

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  • April - Oliver Price '23

    Oliver joined the Street Art class this year and was a focused and hardworking student. His work always aimed to be not only be an expression of his understanding of the media but also aligned with the goal of creating the best quality work he could. Oliver took time outside of class to research and study spray painting techniques. He leaps into his art and shows great enthusiasm for all that he discovers and learns. We hope to see more of his work and know his presence in the visual arts department during his studies at The Bishop’s School.
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Upper School Visual Arts Acknowledgment

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  • April - Sharisa You '22

    Sharisa has a balanced interest in art that builds on both her heart-based expression and her respect for skill building and achievement. She appreciates guidance but rarely needs external motivation. She is a committed artist in both the visual and performing arts departments, works outside of the studio on her own time, and is truly limitless in her passion for art.
     
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THE BISHOP’S SCHOOL     7607 La Jolla Boulevard     La Jolla, CA 92037     (858) 459-4021
The Bishop’s School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory day school for students in grades six through twelve who live throughout San Diego County. Founded in 1909, the School is affiliated with the Episcopal church.