NSCA Arts

North Stonington Christian Academy seeks to guard the incorporation of Art into the curriculum at all levels: PreK, Primary, Upper & Elementary, Middle & High School. Students helped to know and discover creativity is a gift from God our Creator. Students given opportunities to develop skills and passions including expression of truth, beauty, feelings, intellectual development, and spiritual expression of their faith in God. Study of Art and Bible are both involved in the Arts. Students are encouraged to study Arts from a Biblical world view and incorporating Biblical principles into Art, Drama and Music.

Fine Arts

Each year as a Member School of ACSI, North Stonington Christian Academy hosts the Art Festival for the district of Connecticut, lower Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Schools from many states register and we’re always excited to see what God will do through these events.

Creativity

By the Art Festival at a local level, NSCA students are selected to participate in the Art Festival. NSCA students also participate in Art for Nursing Home Ministry and New England Long Island Sound Calendar Poster Contest and Lion’s Club. Work becomes part of the school Auction and Craft Fair. Others are displayed in hallways. Derryfield Art and Horseback Program is another opportunity to do art in the Woodland Studio of Derryfield Farm before or after riding. Museums are visited in person or virtually.

Our Purpose in the Arts

To glorify God in our actions, words, and in our entire arts program.
To instill in students an understanding that participation in the arts is a privilege that also carries responsibilities.
To develop Christ-like character among our Student Artists and encourage him/her to develop their God-given artistic abilities to his/her maximum potential.
To place the utmost importance on Christian character and conduct, achievement in academics, and respect for others.
To use the arts as a training ground to equip our artists to be strong disciples for Christ.