Fine Arts
The Immersive Experience of Fine Arts in Tempe Education
Tempe Elementary School District believe that including arts education in elementary and middle schools equips students with essential skills and qualities that extend beyond the classroom and prepares them for a dynamic and interconnected world.
Both performing arts in theater and music, coupled with visual arts that include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and photography, create a well-rounded program for all students.
Performing Arts
Our award-winning music program, in combination with dance and theater programs, invite students to get off the sideline and step into the spotlight to discover their talents.
Visual Arts
Our robust visual arts programs invite students to discover art that spans mediums and styles. We open our doors to from working local artists to expand students' experience with visual arts.
Reasons to Believe in the Tempe Fine Arts Experience
- Instruments provided at NO CHARGE for all students enrolled in an instrumental music class!
- New in 2024! K-8 schools, Ward Traditional Academy and Shamley School, offer visual art instruction as a special for students in K-5.
- All 2nd - 5th graders receive workshop instruction from a teaching artist as part of the Studio Artist Program sponsored by the City of Tempe.
- A variety of visual arts elective courses are available at all middle schools.
- Theater is offered at all of our middle schools.
- Partnership with City of Tempe Arts and Schools Grants provides arts programs throughout the district with funds for specialty arts equipment and access to professional artists, clinicians or arts organizations.
Did You Know?
Tempe Elementary Schools has been named as a Best Communities for Music Education district by the NAMM Foundation for the last five years.
This award recognizes and celebrates schools and districts for their support and commitment to music education.