The Arts
The mission of The Hill School Arts Department is to awaken the joy of creation through the visual and performing arts. There are many opportunities for students to immerse themselves in performing and visual arts at The Hill.
Shine on Stage in One of Hill's Theatrical Productions
![Shine on Stage in One of Hill's Theatrical Productions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550707576/thehillorg/dulpvi9bllxfcncekacx/2019-Shrek-Arts-LANDING.png","width":1000}])
Hone Your Passions for Vocal and Instrumental Music in the Orchestra or Chorus
![Hone Your Passions for Vocal and Instrumental Music in the Orchestra or Chorus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550708020/thehillorg/xjojww5jc9w7ewgec5wj/2019-Winter-Vocal-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Explore Fibers-Related Crafts Such as Batik and Shibori in Fiber Arts
![Explore Fibers-Related Crafts Such as Batik and Shibori in Fiber Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539718445/thehillorg/dy0uqzedimbdrmcyyxwu/2018-Fiber-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Find Your Niche Behind the Scenes in Theatre Workshop
![Find Your Niche Behind the Scenes in Theatre Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550707759/thehillorg/zuz57dtyv549gcu0norv/2019-Theatre-Tech-Arts-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Create Masterpieces in Studio Art, Digital Media Arts and Design, and Animation
![Create Masterpieces in Studio Art, Digital Media Arts and Design, and Animation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539721362/thehillorg/u0sqmalgl1wjcuc8nvs6/2018-Studio-Art-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Work with Professional Visiting Artists
![Work with Professional Visiting Artists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539717319/thehillorg/hccnepg7cm7z6e9ba0v5/2018-Visiting-Artist-2LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Develop Solutions for Real-World Problems in Design Thinking
![Develop Solutions for Real-World Problems in Design Thinking]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539714000/thehillorg/ttbefj6krvphija4ozcv/2018-Design-Thinking.jpg","width":1000}])
Gain Hands-On Media Studio Experience in Video Production
![Gain Hands-On Media Studio Experience in Video Production]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539720195/thehillorg/u4bscsdbctqjmitidjgy/2018-Electronic-Media-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Awaken a Hidden Talent in Class Piano
![Awaken a Hidden Talent in Class Piano]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1539713663/thehillorg/wtfnfomisxqld6m9svbu/2018-Class-Piano-ARTS-LANDING.jpg","width":1000}])
Recent Arts News
![Hill Instrumentalists Recognized at Local Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574090187/thehillorg/ujeialhsiznjqwnuq6li/2019-11-16RotaryClubPerformingArts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574090187/thehillorg/ujeialhsiznjqwnuq6li/2019-11-16RotaryClubPerformingArts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1574090187/thehillorg/ujeialhsiznjqwnuq6li/2019-11-16RotaryClubPerformingArts.jpg","width":600}])
Stephanie Li ’23 wins Second Place Instrumental award at Ninth Annual Pottstown Rotary Club Performing Arts Competition.
![Work by Instructor of Arts Diane Richards Included in Philadelphia Art Exhibit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567447748/thehillorg/mqtbmqwc1f88qpfn2mdj/2019-Into-The-Woods-Diane-Richards-Exhibit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567447748/thehillorg/mqtbmqwc1f88qpfn2mdj/2019-Into-The-Woods-Diane-Richards-Exhibit.jpg","width":350}])
Hill School Instructor of the Arts Diane Richards is one of six artists participating in the Into the Woods exhibit in Philadelphia. Curated by InLiquid and in collaboration with Park Towne Place, the exhibition runs from September 2019 to January 2020.
The Ellis Theater Guild is proud to present Chicago the Musical on November 8, 9, and 10 in the Burton A. Merriam Black Box Theatre!
Upcoming Arts Events:
Winter Holiday Concert
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CFTA
Organ Prelude to Candlelight Service
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Alumni Chapel
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
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Alumni Chapel
Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
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Alumni Chapel
Dance Recital
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CFTA
Arts Requirements:
New students entering in third or fourth form: 3 terms of Arts courses
Students entering in fifth form: 2 terms of Arts courses
Students entering in sixth form: 1 term of an Arts course
Class of 2018, 2019, 2020: At least 3 terms of Arts courses to include both Arts disciplines (performing or visual) or 2 years in one discipline (performing or visual)