At Gray Academy, art and creativity are integral to overall learning, Jewish expression and exploration of individual talents and passions. Jewish festivals, love of Israel and educational milestones are celebrated with artwork. Outside the classroom, students have opportunities to explore their talents, hone their skills and display their work.

Exploring 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.

Connecting to Our Heritage

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.

Connecting to Israel

In 2025, Grade 6 students entered the National Library of Israel’s Curate and Create Yom Ha’atzmaut Poster Competition. We were incredibly proud when our students’ work was selected as a winnipeg entry, put on display at the NLI. The colourful piece now hangs proudly on the wall at school.