Encouraging creativity, nurturing talent, and providing opportunities for unlimited student expression in our state-of-the-art facilities and beyond, with all that NYC has to offer at our doorstep.
Living the Creativity at the Cornerstone of Our Curriculum
The arts form a cornerstone of our students' IB education journey from day one. Beginning in preschool and kindergarten with foundational exposure, students progress through increasingly sophisticated learning in history, theory, and technique, and through performance/exhibition. Throughout this journey, they explore diverse genres, develop technical mastery, and cultivate their unique artistic passions across both visual and performing arts.
Whether students are aspiring visual artists, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, composers, technicians, actors, directors, or more, our programs lead to real-life, NYC-immersive experiences. Even our youngest performers make use of the world-class venues in the city, holding a Winter Concert in the famed Symphony Space on Broadway. Our visual artists are inspired by the museums of New York City, with the culmination of their studies, the Senior Art Exhibition, held at a professional venue. Digital media students are inspired by the amazing locations in NYC for film, photography, and more.
All of this means our students live the creativity that is such a cornerstone of the IB curriculum.
OUR FACULTY ARE PROFESSIONAL WORKING ARTISTS
Teachers ignite the creative spark of genius in every child and customize the IB arts journey for each student based on their passions and talents. Current Dwight School Arts faculty members are world-renowned touring musicians and film composers, published writers and journalists, actors and directors on stage and screen, and photographers, filmmakers, and visual artists showing in prestigious exhibitions across New York City.
Dwight’s teachers are constantly evolving their own craft, bringing their inspiration from the professional world into the classroom and after-school programs. They also bring students into professional spaces for real-world experiences and invite fellow professionals to give Master Classes.