Peachtree Academy Fine Arts

Visual Art

Encouraging students to explore, create and communicate through art while developing skills, confidence and their own artistic voice.

Creativity at Peachtree

Giving Students Space to Create

Visual Art at Peachtree Academy encourages students to experiment with materials, explore new techniques and express their ideas creatively. As students progress, they build upon foundational experiences while developing greater confidence, skill and independence as artists.

Peachtree Academy students participating in visual arts
Creating at Peachtree
The Art Experience

More Than Making Art

Visual arts give students opportunities to think creatively, develop new skills and communicate ideas in ways that extend beyond words.

01

Explore

Students experience different materials, techniques and approaches to creating art.

02

Create

Hands-on projects encourage imagination, experimentation and creative problem-solving.

03

Develop

Students strengthen their artistic skills as they progress through the program.

04

Express

Art gives students another way to communicate their ideas, perspectives and creativity.

Growing as an Artist

The Visual Art Journey

Artistic experiences grow with students as they move through Peachtree Academy.

Lower School

Explore & Experiment

Lower School artists learn to express themselves creatively while experimenting with different art materials and exploring a variety of forms of artistic expression.

Middle School

Discover New Possibilities

Middle School Visual Arts electives introduce students to a wider range of artistic applications, giving them opportunities to try new techniques, materials and ways of communicating their ideas.

Upper School

Develop an Artistic Voice

Upper School students explore more advanced techniques, refine their skills and deepen their understanding of art as a form of communication and personal expression.

Explore the Possibilities

Materials, Media & Techniques

Students have opportunities to explore a variety of artistic media and applications as they discover their interests and develop new skills.

Painting
Ceramics
Textiles
Printmaking
Photography
Mixed Media & More
Developing Young Artists

Learning Through the Creative Process

Art gives students the freedom to explore while also challenging them to develop technique, make creative decisions and continue refining their work.

Experiment Explore materials, ideas and different approaches to creating.
Develop Skills Practice artistic techniques and build confidence through hands-on experience.
Make Creative Choices Learn to make thoughtful decisions about materials, technique and artistic expression.
Find Your Voice Grow toward creating work that reflects individual ideas and artistic expression.
Beyond the Classroom

Visual Arts Competition

Peachtree students have opportunities to take their creativity beyond the classroom through GAPPS-sponsored fine arts events and competition.

Explore GAPPS Fine Arts
Creative Expression Students have opportunities to create original work and develop their artistic skills.
Visual Arts Students can represent Peachtree through visual arts competition.
Photography Photography provides another opportunity for students to explore visual storytelling.
Creativity With Purpose

Imagine. Create. Express.

Visual Art gives students opportunities to discover their talents, communicate their ideas and develop the confidence to create with purpose.

Experience Peachtree

Discover the Arts at Peachtree

Explore the creative opportunities available to Peachtree Academy students and experience our school community for yourself.