Arts

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Central to life at Fenn is a recognition that artistic expression is a human necessity.

Boys who excel in the arts are as valued here as those who perform well on the athletic field or in the classroom. The arts are integral to a Fenn education, providing a fertile ground for boys to develop intuitive skills, understand other cultures, and find their voice. The arts are not just a classroom exercise at Fenn, but rather a vital and integral component of a Fenn education. Our hands-on approach to the arts engages boys by giving them firsthand knowledge of the creative process.

Over the span of a six-year Fenn education, boys have opportunities for acting, playwriting, stagecraft, choral music, composition, instrumental music, ceramics, wood shop, digital and traditional photography, sculpture, drawing, dance, and painting. Fenn boys graduate with a comprehensive arts education that prepares them for secondary school programs and also gives them the tools to continue with their own individual pursuits in the theater, in the wood shop, in the painting or ceramics studio, behind the lens of a still camera, and in a choral or instrumental ensemble.

Learn about the Fenn Arts Program from Fenn Alumnus Steve Carell ’77!

Drama

Once the stage is set and the lights are on, our students rise to the occasion and find the courage to perform before the Ward Hall audience. Fenn's thespians take on the roles in Greek tragedies, Shakespearian plays, and our spring musical. 

Music

From the beginning band to the jazz band and everything in between, our robust music program showcases the range of skill from all three divisions. Along with our Treble chorus and steel drum performances, there is something for everyone at Fenn.

Visual Arts

Whether our students are wheel-throwing in ceramics, shaping a half hull in wood shop, drawing a self portrait, or developing their photographs in the darkroom, our visual arts program allows our students to explore their creative passions.

The Kane Gallery

Located at the center of campus amidst studio arts classrooms is Fenn's Kane Gallery celebrating unique art offerings from students, faculty and staff, and visiting artists. Paintings, drawings, photography, and other visual arts line the gallery walls, while ceramics and woodworking creations fill presentation cases and grace gallery pedestals. We invite you to learn more about our gallery space and upcoming shows it will feature. 

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Virginia Morales Named Chair of Fenn's Arts Department

In the spring of 2024, Dr. Virginia Morales was appointed Chair of Fenn’s Arts Department after a search following the passing of longtime Fenn educator and administrator Mike Salvatore. Virginia has served as Director of Instrumental Music since joining Fenn in 2016 and will continue in this role. She is an accomplished hornist, notably winning third prize at the 2022 International Women’s Brass Conference Solo Horn Competition, and has performed with professional orchestras in the United States, Mexico, and Japan.