Visual Arts
In addition to our regular Art curriculum, Elementary students can take part in lunchtime art clubs, while High School students can deepen their study and practice of drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery and photography by selecting Art as an elective.
Through ongoing practice with a broad range of media and materials, students learn techniques and also draw upon their own creativity and self-expression. Visiting and artist, gallery field trips and hands-on workshops expose students to new ideas and opportunities.
Connecting to Classroom Learning
In classes, Art projects connect to grade-specific academic themes, such as Jewish holidays, Jewish life, family, community, nature, Israel and more.
Throughout the year, vibrant galleries of student artwork adorn our hallways on a rotating basis, allowing students to feel pride in displaying their own work and engage with the work of peers.
Beautifying Our School
Students are welcome and encouraged to take on special projects that leverage their skills and creativity while also beautifying our school. From custom ceiling tiles to painted classroom furniture, from oversized Gray Academy lettering to meaningful wall murals, students make their mark at school with paint and passion.
Gray Gallery
Each year, the entire community is invited to visit our Gray Gallery (online and on display in the Library). Patrons can purchase student-made drawings, paintings, sculptures and pottery, with half the proceeds going to the artist and half to tzedaka.
Connecting to Community
Each year, students also participate in an art exhibit in partnership with the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada. Based on a new theme each year, students create original works based on assets in the Heritage Centre archive, giving the students a unique opportunity to express their creativity while learning about Jewish history in Manitoba.
