Performing Arts (Theatre and Music)
Performing Arts at Santa Fe Prep
Performing Arts are an essential part of student life in both Middle and Upper School. Through a range of electives, students explore theater, music, singing, and performance technique.
Students can take part in:
- Annual productions: a fall play and spring musical for grades 9–12, and a spring musical for grades 7–8
- Winter and Spring Arts Night: a showcase of classwork from both divisions
- Assemblies, forums, and concerts for informal performances
- All-State Band and Chorus opportunities
To learn more, contact Performing Arts Chair Brad Fairbanks.
Visual Arts
Santa Fe Prep’s Visual Arts program is both rigorous and inspiring, shaped by the collaborative energy of five dynamic disciplines: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, and Photography. Whether students are just beginning their artistic journey or building on years of experience, our curriculum offers both depth and breadth—meeting students where they are and helping them grow with intention and confidence.
At Prep, we believe the arts are essential to human expression and cultural understanding. Our classes encourage students to explore personal voice, take creative risks, and engage in meaningful self-reflection. Visual arts are deeply connected to other academic disciplines, and our program emphasizes the value of multiple perspectives, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary thinking.
Over 75% of our students participate in visual arts courses each year. Our studios are led by practicing artists who design experiences that inspire imagination and cultivate craftsmanship. Housed in a historic building once home to architect John Gaw Meem, our light-filled studios offer space and tools for students to work across media and explore their creative potential.
We believe that every student has the capacity to create—and that through making and seeing, they come to understand the world and themselves more fully.
Want to learn more about our program or specific disciplines?
Reach out to Art Chair Matt Mulllins.