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Our Mission & Philosophy

Studio Arts at Xavier College Preparatory offers a dynamic variety of classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry making. Our faculty of practicing artists value creative expression as a means to enrich cognitive, emotional, and moral development. Our courses are designed to cultivate critical thinking and creative range.
 
Xavier's own Stark Gallery complements classroom opportunities for students by showcasing rotating exhibitions of regional and national artists, accompanied by visiting artist lectures and workshops. Xavier Studio Arts further encourages excellence by offering AP and dual enrollment courses, and maintains an active chapter of the National Art Honor Society.

Department Highlights

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  • “Art Feast” Annual Student Art Show in Stark Gallery

    Every April, outstanding artwork chosen by studio art teachers is displayed in our campus gallery. The show begins with Art Feast, a night of food, music and dance performances, and a student market featuring handmade crafts.  All family and friends are welcome to attend and see the amazing talents of our art students!

       

  • National Art Honor Society

    Students in grades 10 – 12 are eligible to join if they earned (or are actively earning) a 95% or higher in their studio classes or AP Art History. Club members participate in crafting events, art competitions, and hosting the annual student art show.  Recruitment begins in September and instructions for how to apply will be explained in the morning announcements. 

     

  • Stark Gallery

    Xavier’s very own art gallery, graciously donated by the Stark family, features curated exhibitions of Arizona artists.  Students are invited to talks by the featured artists and attend guided tours by their studio teachers.  The gallery is currently curated by Nissa Kubly, nkubly@xcp.org

Meet Our Faculty

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  • Photo of Zachary Carlson

    Zachary Carlson 

    Fine Arts Teacher - Ceramics | International Travel Moderator – Lourdes | PUBlicity Club Moderator | Social Media Coordinator | Stark Gallery Moderator
    M.A.
  • Photo of Alison Dunn

    Alison Dunn 

    Fine Arts Teacher - Art | Art Department Chair | Art History Club Moderator | Curriculum Council Member | National Art Honor Society Moderator | Studio Art Club Moderator | ARH 101/102 for Rio Salado | ART 111 for Rio Salado
    M.A., M.F.A.
  • Photo of Nissa Kubly

    Nissa Kubly 

    Fine Arts Teacher | Sculpture & Jewelry | Head Coach Cross Country & Field Distance | Stark Gallery Moderator | ART 151 for Rio Salado
    M.F.A.
  • Photo of Catherine Robbins

    Catherine Robbins 86

    Fine Arts Teacher | Art | Studio Art Club Moderator | XERO Club (Environmental Club) Moderator | WAX Club Moderator
    B.A.

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