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.
Upcoming Arts Events
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Arts News and Notes
![Alum Shares the Art and Science of Glassblowing and the Impact of ESD With Seventh Graders, Parents, and Fellow Alums]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678142265/episcopaldallas/zukpalf7hu748cmnjwji/carlyn-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678142265/episcopaldallas/zukpalf7hu748cmnjwji/carlyn-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678142265/episcopaldallas/zukpalf7hu748cmnjwji/carlyn-thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678142265/episcopaldallas/zukpalf7hu748cmnjwji/carlyn-thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678142265/episcopaldallas/zukpalf7hu748cmnjwji/carlyn-thumbnail.jpg","width":1280}])
Experiential learning was blown to a new level last week as seventh graders learned from glassblowing master Carlyn Ray ’00.
![Middle and Upper School Instrumentalists Earn Top Honors at TPSMEA Solo Content]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678476081/episcopaldallas/mcxoemxbfnqbsioygj1h/musician-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678476081/episcopaldallas/mcxoemxbfnqbsioygj1h/musician-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678476081/episcopaldallas/mcxoemxbfnqbsioygj1h/musician-thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678476081/episcopaldallas/mcxoemxbfnqbsioygj1h/musician-thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678476081/episcopaldallas/mcxoemxbfnqbsioygj1h/musician-thumbnail.jpg","width":1280}])
Nine musicians earned top ratings the regional event held in March.
![Gaining Fame After Graduation: ESD’s curriculum and resources nurtured alumni into notable careers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677020856/episcopaldallas/mlaxrodgrf8vuqn31zo5/2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677020856/episcopaldallas/mlaxrodgrf8vuqn31zo5/2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677020856/episcopaldallas/mlaxrodgrf8vuqn31zo5/2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677020856/episcopaldallas/mlaxrodgrf8vuqn31zo5/2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677020856/episcopaldallas/mlaxrodgrf8vuqn31zo5/2.png","width":1280}])
In this feature, Eagle Edition writer Abby Baughman '24 profiles five alums: Phil Pressey '10, Gray Malin '04, Dawn McCoy '96, Claire Groves '20, and Victoria Hammett '17.
![Tickets On Sale Now for Feb 23-25 US Production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1676484424/episcopaldallas/dfrl4a6hi2bqrcaqqefe/hunchback-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1676484424/episcopaldallas/dfrl4a6hi2bqrcaqqefe/hunchback-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1676484424/episcopaldallas/dfrl4a6hi2bqrcaqqefe/hunchback-thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1676484424/episcopaldallas/dfrl4a6hi2bqrcaqqefe/hunchback-thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1676484424/episcopaldallas/dfrl4a6hi2bqrcaqqefe/hunchback-thumbnail.jpg","width":1280}])
All Eagles are invited to attend the Upper School's production of a classic tale with songs from Disney's film; parental discretion may be advised.
![Chen Wins Gold Key in Region-at-Large Scholastic Art & Writing Awards; Enters National Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674842257/episcopaldallas/m1p2cl6miijw89wszapc/Vivian-Chen-Painting-thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674842257/episcopaldallas/m1p2cl6miijw89wszapc/Vivian-Chen-Painting-thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674842257/episcopaldallas/m1p2cl6miijw89wszapc/Vivian-Chen-Painting-thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1674842257/episcopaldallas/m1p2cl6miijw89wszapc/Vivian-Chen-Painting-thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674842257/episcopaldallas/m1p2cl6miijw89wszapc/Vivian-Chen-Painting-thumbnail.jpg","width":1280}])
With this win, Chen advances in this 100-year-old competition that includes Stephen King, Tschabalala Self, and Andy Warhol as honorees.
![Artist of the Month: Lily '29]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666205008/episcopaldallas/ckrchermfs0uex0ygyyd/CopyofArtistoftheMonthVivianChen1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666205008/episcopaldallas/ckrchermfs0uex0ygyyd/CopyofArtistoftheMonthVivianChen1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1666205008/episcopaldallas/ckrchermfs0uex0ygyyd/CopyofArtistoftheMonthVivianChen1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1666205008/episcopaldallas/ckrchermfs0uex0ygyyd/CopyofArtistoftheMonthVivianChen1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666205008/episcopaldallas/ckrchermfs0uex0ygyyd/CopyofArtistoftheMonthVivianChen1.png","width":1280}])
Get to know our student artists around campus.
![Two Seniors Films Selected for Largest Student Film Festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662050285/episcopaldallas/hyql0jeqfzr0xjxfnezf/EdieandReid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1662050285/episcopaldallas/hyql0jeqfzr0xjxfnezf/EdieandReid.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1662050285/episcopaldallas/hyql0jeqfzr0xjxfnezf/EdieandReid.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1662050285/episcopaldallas/hyql0jeqfzr0xjxfnezf/EdieandReid.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662050285/episcopaldallas/hyql0jeqfzr0xjxfnezf/EdieandReid.jpg","width":1280}])
Seniors Edie Dahlander and Reid Ackerman's films were selected to be screened at the largest student film festival in the world.
![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.