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Visual Art

Silhouettes of children and a dog at sunset—one playing flute, one painting, one kicking a ball, and one standing with the dog.

Why Art Education

Mount Vernon City Schools firmly believes in the importance of a strong and comprehensive art education. Art education is about more than learning techniques—it helps students develop skills and perspectives that support their growth as learners, creators, and individuals.

Building the Value of Work

Through art, students learn the importance of effort, patience, and craftsmanship. Creating artwork requires planning, problem-solving, and persistence, helping students understand the value of hard work and dedication.
 

Developing Visual Literacy

Art education helps students become fluent in the visual language. By studying different art forms, techniques, and styles, students strengthen their ability to interpret images, communicate ideas visually, and think critically about the world around them.
 
Expressing Ideas and Understanding Others
Art gives students a creative outlet to share their ideas, emotions, and personal experiences. Through making and responding to art, students learn to see the world from different perspectives, building empathy, understanding, and respect for others.
 

By providing meaningful opportunities to explore and create, Mount Vernon City Schools helps students grow not only as artists, but also as confident, thoughtful individuals who are prepared to express themselves and contribute positively to their school, community, and beyond.

 
The image shows several drawings of ghost-like figures, along with a book titled %22Gustavo the Shy Ghost%22 and various autumn-themed decorations in the background.
A close-up, black and white photograph of a fox's head, with its distinctive pointed ears and whiskers prominently featured against a dark background.
Wooden stairs with a red metal frame stand in the foreground, surrounded by a colorful landscape with vegetation in the background.
The image features a collage of four colorful, whimsical illustrations depicting various aspects of farms, including fields of wheat, vibrant landscapes, and stylized farm structures.
Gustavo the Shy Ghost
The image shows several drawings of ghost-like figures, along with a book titled %22Gustavo the Shy Ghost%22 and various autumn-themed decorations in the background.

First graders at Pleasant St Elementary and Wiggins St Elementary shared how they glow with their artwork after reading Gustavo the Shy Ghost

Farms
The image features a collage of four colorful, whimsical illustrations depicting various aspects of farms, including fields of wheat, vibrant landscapes, and stylized farm structures.

Third graders at Pleasant Street and Wiggin Street created unique rural landscapes using the elements of art.

Caden
Vibrant, abstract shapes in shades of purple, blue, and gray, with scattered white dots, creating a dynamic and visually captivating composition.

Photoshop digital manipulation

Eric Carle Caterpillars
The image depicts a colorful and whimsical Kindergarten Caterpillar theme, featuring a large caterpillar made up of various shapes and colors, surrounded by smaller caterpillars, leaves, and a vibrant background.

Kindergartners at Pleasant Street and Wiggin Street created a very hungry caterpillar using colors and shapes

Whale Tails
The image features vibrant paintings of whale tails against a colorful sunset backdrop, with the title %22Whale Tails%22 prominently displayed.

Fourth Graders at Pleasant Street and Wiggin Street are ready for a tip to go whale watching with these colorful sunsets.

Penguins
Colorful paintings of penguins in various poses and settings, with vibrant backgrounds depicting landscapes and abstract patterns.

First graders at Pleasant Street and Wiggin Street created a colorful way to celebrate winter with their penguin collages

Silent Night Ornaments
The image displays various Christmas-themed decorations, including ornaments, a %22Silent Night%22 sign, and sheet music for the song %22Silent Night%22 against a backdrop of a decorated Christmas tree.

Fourth graders at Pleasand Street and Wiggin Street created three dimensional forms using value