Mission and Goals
The mission of the Elementary Fine Arts Department is to empower all CCSD students to achieve their creative potential through quality artistic experiences that instills lifelong involvement in and appreciation of the Arts.
The department goals are:
- Increase student involvement and appreciation of art forms by developing and implementing quality performance and presentation opportunities.
- Increase teachers’ pedagogical skills and knowledge by developing and implementing effective professional learning opportunities which are aligned to the Nevada Academic Content Standards, Scope and Goals, Objectives, Grade Level Expectations, and Nevada Educator Performance Framework.
- Provide quality resources and tools for instruction by reviewing and revising curriculum documents.
Visual Arts Overview
The Clark County School District visual arts curriculum is an integral part of the general education of all students, with the intention of enabling students to develop lifelong abilities to:
- think critically and creatively solve problems
- observe and interpret the world and our environment
- recognize the visual arts as a vehicle for the expression of ideas
- make informed choices and aesthetic judgments related to everyday life
- understand the role of the artist and the artist’s contribution to society
- use visual images to communicate history, cultural heritage and social consciousness
The Visual Arts Curriculum is aligned to the Nevada Academic Content Standards in Fine Arts. Information about the Fine Arts Standards can be found on the Nevada Department of Education Web site.
Events
Art Presentation Opportunities
VOICE
- This juried high school art show celebrates the creative process and exploratory journey of students with their artwork.
- Opening Reception will be at the Priscilla Fowler Art Gallery on March 2, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
VISION
- This non-juried art show promotes and advances the achievements of middle school art students.
- Opening reception will be at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center on April 12, 2023.
Fine Arts Performance Opportunities
- Any Given Child of Southern Nevada: The vision of the Southern Nevada Community Arts Team is to create and implement a comprehensive art education for EVERY child in Kindergarten–Grade 8 child by providing access to engaging, diverse arts learning experiences that inspire, enrich, and transform their lives. Professional, high quality performances are available to schools in professional venues and at school sites.
- Henderson Symphony Youth Concerts: In partnership with the Henderson Symphony, students are provided a live classical music experience in a professional setting. Dates to be determined.