Arts
Explore the Arts
“Our program has been enhanced by the support that the school shows for the arts. That it is an integral part of the academic career of a student; that it is truly a form of being educated.” -Amy Chaplin '88
Trinity is a place where art is alive and student artists flourish. Student performers can be seen during lunch at Pach’s Place, on stage at Cabaret or in the theatre for a number of performances. The student-run Art Club is also active on campus, bringing guest artists to campus, planning museum visits and infusing art into community service projects.
Visual and performing arts curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students from those who want to explore possibilities of self expression to those who intend to pursue a more advanced, in-depth study in the arts.
International Baccalaureate Visual Arts is a two-year program for candidates pursuing a full IB diploma or a single certificate in art. Trinity also offers IB courses in music.
The Perkinson Arts Center is home to Trinity’s music, theatre and visual arts programs. Renovations to the space began in 2008 and wrapped up in the fall of 2017. The space is now home to a beautiful theatre, an expansive music wing and a spacious, collaborative visual arts studio. Photography classes are housed in Morgan Hall with a traditional darkroom and a digital photography lab.
Over the course of the year, nearly 60% of students are taking courses in the arts. By graduation, all students will participate in at least two semesters of art, music and/or theatre.
The curriculum includes photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, drama, theatrical design, beginning and advanced band, music theory and composition, digital music production and much more. Many are offered as IB courses.
The curriculum includes photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, drama, theatrical design, beginning and advanced band, music theory and composition, digital music production and much more. Many are offered as IB courses.
College Destinations
Trinity’s graduates study art, theatre and music at some of the most prestigious arts schools in the country:
The Art Institute of Chicago
Belmont University
Berklee College of Music
Cooper Union
Elon University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Maryland Institute College of Art
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
Parsons The New School for Design
Pratt Institute
Ringling School of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
The Juilliard School
Tisch School of the Arts
VCU School of Music
VCU School of the Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
Berklee College of Music
Cooper Union
Elon University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Maryland Institute College of Art
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
Parsons The New School for Design
Pratt Institute
Ringling School of Art and Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
The Juilliard School
Tisch School of the Arts
VCU School of Music
VCU School of the Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
Previous Artist Visitors
David Camden
Noah Scalin
Baxter Perkinson
Jennifer Parker
Charlie Mostow
John Plashal
News from the Arts
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Fish Music
Internationally renowned musician John-Andrew Wilhite ’09 teams up with marine scientists to help boost Norwegian cod populationRead More -
Full Display
Winter Art Show showcases original student works across nearly a dozen categoriesRead More -
Wider Exposure
From the photography darkroom to the rapids of the James River, Thomas Clarkson ’24 finds creative ways to view and explore the worldRead More -
People First
New strategic plan makes a renewed commitment to Trinity’s strong mission of helping students discover their pathsRead More -
New Art City
From the ancient to the modern, the full spectrum of New York City museums inspires IB Arts course candidatesRead More -
Scholastic Regional Awards for Trinity Artists
Three Titans recognized for exceptional art and writing by ScholasticRead More -
Mixed Media
Winter Art Show dazzles with original student works across nearly a dozen categoriesRead More -
Extreme Measurements
Read MoreOceanographer Wade Jeffrey ’77 delights Trinity students with tales of Antarctic scientific adventures -
Spring Art Show
Read MoreWide-ranging student exhibit showcases artistic dedication, talent, skill and technique -
Scholastic Regional Awards for Trinity Artists
Two Titans recognized for exceptional art by ScholasticRead More -
Winter Art Show Returns
Works of art across nearly a dozen categories of media representedRead More -
All Together Now
An unprecedented nine Trinity singers selected into All-District High School ChorusRead More -
Found in Translation
Local recording artists and label owner Trey Pollard shares his musical journey with Trinity studentsRead More -
Live from Studio B
Trinity launches streaming platform to share compositions and performances by student musiciansRead More
Arts Faculty
List of 8 members.
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