fine arts
Arlington ISD has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top school systems for music education, earning distinction in the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education awards presented by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This is Arlington ISD’s 20th year to receive this recognition, placing the district among the highest and…
Arlington ISD is tapping a proven leader to guide its fine arts programs forward. Andrew Babcock has been named interim Director of Fine Arts. He currently serves as director of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, where he has led programming and student experiences since Aug. 1, 2024. Babcock brings extensive experience at the…
When piano and music theory teacher Jose Cubela teaches his students at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), he brings an international perspective, having performed and taught abroad. Most recently, it was in Taiwan. Six cities, more than 1,500 students, and countless performances shaped last summer for Cubela. He spent…
For Martin High School visual art teacher Sharon Miller, it was just another day in the studio. That is, until Hugo, the Reliant Energy armadillo, strolled into her classroom, followed by cheers, cameras, and Dallas Cowboys legend Joe Looney. “I was just in complete shock,” Miller said. Miller was honored as the Cowboys Class Act Teacher of the Month for December, presented in partnership by Reliant…
Leah Mokiao among top 2% of student artists in Texas Sometimes a piece of art doesn’t just show a moment – it reflects something deeper. For Martin High School senior Leah Mokiao, that feeling came to life in her piece “Comfortably Numb,” a portrait that has now earned one of the highest honors in Texas…
Specialized programs applications due Monday, Jan. 13 The deadline for applying for one of Arlington ISD’s specialized programs is Monday, Jan. 13, at 5:30 p.m. That will be your last chance to sign a student up for one of the programs for the 2025-26 school year. These elementary, junior high and high school programs give…
Students from the first class of fine arts and dual language program Last month, 59 ninth grade students in the Arlington ISD’s fine arts and dual language program were awarded the Global Seal of Biliteracy award during a ceremony at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts. “Pioneers” is how Dr. Matt…
Explore Arlington ISD is Oct. 22 Join us for an exciting evening on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center for our annual Explore Arlington ISD event! Discover the amazing specialized program options Arlington ISD has to offer your child in the 2025-26 school year. Whether…
Art tours for Arlington ISD students The Dallas Cowboys have proven that football and art go together, and now Whataburger is proving that hamburgers go with art, too. So, forget about the Dallas Cowboys game last Sunday. Forget about the Lions and all the media noise. At least for a moment. Because the Jerry Jones…
All art students contribute Hispanic Heritage Month at Workman Junior High School is a thing of beauty. That’s what happens when three art teachers work with their students to create a display that captures the essence of the month with vibrant colors and works of art. There are pinatas, paper flowers and of course portraits.…