Arts
I am a bellows for sparks of creativity. - ESD Manifesto
At ESD, we wholeheartedly believe that participation in the fine arts is an essential component in the education of the whole child. The arts allow students to express themselves through a variety of disciplines. They require students to think critically, take risks, accept failure, and persevere.
Across divisions, our students have the opportunity to learn from some of the finest artists and teachers as they develop their artistic skills. Our teachers aren’t just experts, they are passionate and professional working artists who encourage creativity, self-expression and skilled craftsmanship. Students also have the opportunity to learn from professional artists and returning alumni.
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Arts News and Notes
![Artist of the Month: Vivian Chen '25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652303966/episcopaldallas/rvhdy7vssxevraysyzgb/ArtistoftheMonthVivianChen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652303966/episcopaldallas/rvhdy7vssxevraysyzgb/ArtistoftheMonthVivianChen.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652303966/episcopaldallas/rvhdy7vssxevraysyzgb/ArtistoftheMonthVivianChen.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652303966/episcopaldallas/rvhdy7vssxevraysyzgb/ArtistoftheMonthVivianChen.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652303966/episcopaldallas/rvhdy7vssxevraysyzgb/ArtistoftheMonthVivianChen.png","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.
![Texas Visual Arts Association Selects Work of Six ESD Student-Artists For Juried Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648493763/episcopaldallas/mt12gg9kplwjglvz086c/TVAA-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648493763/episcopaldallas/mt12gg9kplwjglvz086c/TVAA-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648493763/episcopaldallas/mt12gg9kplwjglvz086c/TVAA-thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1648493763/episcopaldallas/mt12gg9kplwjglvz086c/TVAA-thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648493763/episcopaldallas/mt12gg9kplwjglvz086c/TVAA-thumbnail.jpg","width":1210}])
The work of six ESD student-artists were selected to be showcased at the Annual TVAA Juried High School Art Competition.
![Spring Springs on the Lower School Tree Thanks to Upper School Student-Artists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648236832/episcopaldallas/rdgsg5ewmq5btdazrbqn/thumbnail-tree.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648236832/episcopaldallas/rdgsg5ewmq5btdazrbqn/thumbnail-tree.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648236832/episcopaldallas/rdgsg5ewmq5btdazrbqn/thumbnail-tree.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1648236832/episcopaldallas/rdgsg5ewmq5btdazrbqn/thumbnail-tree.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648236832/episcopaldallas/rdgsg5ewmq5btdazrbqn/thumbnail-tree.jpg","width":1600}])
Earlier this week, upper school student-artists installed the spring leaves they created for the Lower School Tree.
![Middle Schoolers Excel at Private School Art Invitational Last Weekend]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646324559/episcopaldallas/jde883ixxj1l0artrefu/psai_logo_2018_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646324559/episcopaldallas/jde883ixxj1l0artrefu/psai_logo_2018_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646324559/episcopaldallas/jde883ixxj1l0artrefu/psai_logo_2018_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646324559/episcopaldallas/jde883ixxj1l0artrefu/psai_logo_2018_1.jpg","width":900}]){kind=logo}
13 middle school students showcased works at the event, with one student earning third place.
![Local Artist Feature Wall: April Henegar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646167386/episcopaldallas/dfyeqiyzgwwqz25iyr1w/local-artist-feature-wall-icon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646167386/episcopaldallas/dfyeqiyzgwwqz25iyr1w/local-artist-feature-wall-icon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1646167386/episcopaldallas/dfyeqiyzgwwqz25iyr1w/local-artist-feature-wall-icon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646167386/episcopaldallas/dfyeqiyzgwwqz25iyr1w/local-artist-feature-wall-icon.jpg","width":903}]){kind=icon}
The Art Around Campus Committee has selected Dallas-based artist April Henegar as our spring local artist feature.
![Artist of the Month: Camille Gravel '23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652304531/episcopaldallas/kh0ueyp7j9no6k7juo8d/ArtistoftheMonthCamilleGravel.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652304531/episcopaldallas/kh0ueyp7j9no6k7juo8d/ArtistoftheMonthCamilleGravel.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652304531/episcopaldallas/kh0ueyp7j9no6k7juo8d/ArtistoftheMonthCamilleGravel.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652304531/episcopaldallas/kh0ueyp7j9no6k7juo8d/ArtistoftheMonthCamilleGravel.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652304531/episcopaldallas/kh0ueyp7j9no6k7juo8d/ArtistoftheMonthCamilleGravel.png","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.
![Sophomores Perform at Carnegie Hall with International Honor Choir]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1645229310/episcopaldallas/v9wtzz88jth7aqlyn7yb/carnegie-hall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1645229310/episcopaldallas/v9wtzz88jth7aqlyn7yb/carnegie-hall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1645229310/episcopaldallas/v9wtzz88jth7aqlyn7yb/carnegie-hall.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1645229310/episcopaldallas/v9wtzz88jth7aqlyn7yb/carnegie-hall.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1645229310/episcopaldallas/v9wtzz88jth7aqlyn7yb/carnegie-hall.jpg","width":1280}])
Two ESD sophomores were selected for the 2022 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall and performed on February 6 with the Teen Honors Choir.
![Artist of the Month: Fourth Graders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602862534/episcopaldallas/ev2eb4n0r8uzv6das2kc/artistofthemonth1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602862534/episcopaldallas/ev2eb4n0r8uzv6das2kc/artistofthemonth1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602862534/episcopaldallas/ev2eb4n0r8uzv6das2kc/artistofthemonth1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602862534/episcopaldallas/ev2eb4n0r8uzv6das2kc/artistofthemonth1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602862534/episcopaldallas/ev2eb4n0r8uzv6das2kc/artistofthemonth1.jpg","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.
![Eight Eagles Represent at TPSMEA All-State Performances]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643665482/episcopaldallas/pccxrsr5ksxptoot7zc1/IMG_7801_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643665482/episcopaldallas/pccxrsr5ksxptoot7zc1/IMG_7801_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643665482/episcopaldallas/pccxrsr5ksxptoot7zc1/IMG_7801_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1643665482/episcopaldallas/pccxrsr5ksxptoot7zc1/IMG_7801_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1643665482/episcopaldallas/pccxrsr5ksxptoot7zc1/IMG_7801_1.jpg","width":1242}])
Eight musicians represented ESD during TPSMEA's All-State Weekend.
![8 Art Students Invited to Fourth Annual Dallas Young Artist Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642710236/episcopaldallas/tlrhcqth9uwkbj3tipv7/DallasYoungArtistExhibition4th.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642710236/episcopaldallas/tlrhcqth9uwkbj3tipv7/DallasYoungArtistExhibition4th.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642710236/episcopaldallas/tlrhcqth9uwkbj3tipv7/DallasYoungArtistExhibition4th.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1642710236/episcopaldallas/tlrhcqth9uwkbj3tipv7/DallasYoungArtistExhibition4th.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642710236/episcopaldallas/tlrhcqth9uwkbj3tipv7/DallasYoungArtistExhibition4th.png","width":1280}])
Eight ESD students will showcase works at the Dallas Young Artist Exhibition.
![Artist of the Month: Sarah Cabrales '23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652304570/episcopaldallas/zlvpshm7bmxhfacdags6/ArtistoftheMonthSarahCabrales.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652304570/episcopaldallas/zlvpshm7bmxhfacdags6/ArtistoftheMonthSarahCabrales.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652304570/episcopaldallas/zlvpshm7bmxhfacdags6/ArtistoftheMonthSarahCabrales.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652304570/episcopaldallas/zlvpshm7bmxhfacdags6/ArtistoftheMonthSarahCabrales.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652304570/episcopaldallas/zlvpshm7bmxhfacdags6/ArtistoftheMonthSarahCabrales.png","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.
![3 ESD Photo Students Recognized In Fall Photo Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574368159/episcopaldallas/xrv9xe2vybzd1eigll53/atpilogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574368159/episcopaldallas/xrv9xe2vybzd1eigll53/atpilogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574368159/episcopaldallas/xrv9xe2vybzd1eigll53/atpilogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574368159/episcopaldallas/xrv9xe2vybzd1eigll53/atpilogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1574368159/episcopaldallas/xrv9xe2vybzd1eigll53/atpilogo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574368159/episcopaldallas/xrv9xe2vybzd1eigll53/atpilogo.jpg","width":1778}])
Three upper school students were honored in the Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Photo Contest.
![Artist of the Month: Chaz '26]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652305202/episcopaldallas/bxtlbmqb2g6xm4vcdz0u/ArtistoftheMonthChaz.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652305202/episcopaldallas/bxtlbmqb2g6xm4vcdz0u/ArtistoftheMonthChaz.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652305202/episcopaldallas/bxtlbmqb2g6xm4vcdz0u/ArtistoftheMonthChaz.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652305202/episcopaldallas/bxtlbmqb2g6xm4vcdz0u/ArtistoftheMonthChaz.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652305202/episcopaldallas/bxtlbmqb2g6xm4vcdz0u/ArtistoftheMonthChaz.png","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.
![Middle and Upper School Students Celebrate National French Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636582203/episcopaldallas/yfcrdvvfjcleisbu3dya/Frenchweekicon21.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636582203/episcopaldallas/yfcrdvvfjcleisbu3dya/Frenchweekicon21.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636582203/episcopaldallas/yfcrdvvfjcleisbu3dya/Frenchweekicon21.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1636582203/episcopaldallas/yfcrdvvfjcleisbu3dya/Frenchweekicon21.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1636582203/episcopaldallas/yfcrdvvfjcleisbu3dya/Frenchweekicon21.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1636582203/episcopaldallas/yfcrdvvfjcleisbu3dya/Frenchweekicon21.jpg","width":2200}])
This week, French students took their studies outside the classroom to enjoy culture, cuisine, and more.
![Artist of the Month: Virginia Nussbaumer '22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652304503/episcopaldallas/jef4bzttzrn2ewajj87s/ArtistoftheMonthVirginiaNussbaumer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652304503/episcopaldallas/jef4bzttzrn2ewajj87s/ArtistoftheMonthVirginiaNussbaumer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1652304503/episcopaldallas/jef4bzttzrn2ewajj87s/ArtistoftheMonthVirginiaNussbaumer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1652304503/episcopaldallas/jef4bzttzrn2ewajj87s/ArtistoftheMonthVirginiaNussbaumer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652304503/episcopaldallas/jef4bzttzrn2ewajj87s/ArtistoftheMonthVirginiaNussbaumer.png","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.