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In the beginning, God CREATED the heavens and the earth.  Genesis 1:1

The Visual Arts program at Crean Lutheran High School provides a healthy environment for students to cultivate creativity and see Christ in the world around them. Students develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts through the courses: Exploratory Art, Honors Exploratory Art, Drawing and Painting, Sculpture I & II, Photography I & II, Graphic Design I, Advanced Art, and AP Art.

Each course incorporates a Christian worldview and focuses on the idea that we create because we are created in the image of God. Through the visual arts program, students will leave with the understanding of the creative process, historical context, visual communication, and applications that connect to real life experiences.

 

 

Visual Arts - Portfolio Review Form

This form is for students interested in challenging into a visual arts course for which they do not automatically qualify. Please fill out the form below to the best of your ability and submit it for review. You are not required to create any new artwork but rather to provide us with what you currently have. If you have any questions or concerns about the portfolio or what course to challenge into, please reach out to Mrs. Leah Dawson, Visual Art Department Chair. You may contact her at leah.dawson@creanlutheran.org. We look forward to seeing your artwork and will respond with results as soon as possible.

 

Visual Arts Materials

Visual Art Materials: All materials are provided by the art department! However, there is a $100 lab fee for all visual art classes. This allows the art department to provide all necessary art supplies and materials needed throughout the year. The preferred method of payment is to bill you through our FACTS system, which allows us to keep track of all payments with ease. This lab fee is non refundable after the school course drop date. 

Visual Arts Conservatory Application

The Visual Arts Conservatory application is now open for the 2026–27 school year. The Visual Arts Conservatory is a program designed for students interested in exploring careers in the Visual Arts including fields in Graphic Design, Web Design, Architecture, Illustration, Photography, Animation, Art History, Art Therapy, and Studio Arts. If you are interested in being a part of the Conservatory, please fill out the application. This program is open to all students in grades 9–12 who are enrolled in a Visual Arts course.

Application deadlines:

  • February 15, 2026 for current Crean Lutheran students
  • March 15, 2026  for students new to Crean Lutheran for the 2026–27 school year

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