The Visual Art Program at Calvary Christian High School offers a college preparatory education grounded in Christian values. We prepare students to succeed in the arts with strong technical skills, creative expression, and a Christ-centered perspective. Art is viewed as both an intellectual and God-inspired process in which visual thinking, creativity and critical analysis is emphasized. Students are encouraged to take informed risks and express personal vision throughout their work.
Students have opportunities to take art classes at any level, including:
- Elements of Art (Art I)
- Principles of Design (Art II)
- AP Drawing
- AP Art - 2D
- AP Art - 3D
- Introduction to Digital Design
- Advanced Digital Design
- Calvary's Advanced Placement Studio Art students have an impressive 90% pass rate, one of the highest in the country
- Student work has been accepted to the 13th Congressional District of Florida Art Exhibition
- Student work has earned National Awards, including Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mentions in the Scholastic Art Program
- Ruach Gallery Art Exhibitions – features a rotating exhibit of outstanding student artwork throughout the year
- Celebration of the Arts Exhibition
- Scholastic Art Competition
- Congressional Art Exhibition
- Dali Student Surrealist Art Exhibition
- Pinellas County Exhibition Opportunities
- Field trips to nationally recognized museums and galleries in the Tampa Bay area
The Next Level
Graduates of Calvary's Art Program have continued their art education in fields such as architecture, art therapy, art education, film, and photography from respected institutions such as:
- Flagler College
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida State University
- Georgia Tech
- Parsons School of Design
- Samford University
- Savannah College of Art and Design
- University of Alabama
- University of South Florida