fine arts
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.…
Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is free The Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is returning to UT Arlington’s Maverick Stadium for the first time since 2019. Plus, it’s free for the first time ever! Parking is free, too. With performances from the marching bands of all six Arlington ISD traditional high schools along with UTA’s marching band,…
Needham is past president of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association Craig Needham is the new assistant director of fine arts – performing arts for the Arlington ISD. Needham was the director of orchestras at Richardson Berkner High School for 16 years and has spent the last three years as the orchestra director at McKinney Boyd…
Keira Cloud’s painting evokes nostalgia For Arlington High School junior Keira Cloud, her passion for art goes beyond the classroom. “She puts in 100%, she’s all-in,” said Arlington High School art teacher Michelle Justice. That’s why her artwork goes beyond the classroom, too. As the artist featured on the cover of the 2024 Winter…
Scholarship from the Texas Music Educators Association With so many pathways, how do you choose the right one after high school? For Martin High School senior Matthew Stringer, it came easy. “I realized I wanted to become a choir director when my choir was performing with a local choir called the Arlington Master Chorale,” said…