Arts

The Overlake Arts department mission is to engage students in creative thinking through a broad spectrum of opportunities.

With the goal of inspiring life-long involvement in and appreciation for the visual and performing arts, we strive to provide spaces where students can be expressive, safely take risks, share ideas, and collaborate in the creative process. Courses in the arts support each student in embracing a mindset that is curious, cooperative, and inclusive of all perspectives.

The arts have a unique place in our school, our community, and our world. We value experiences that will foster compassion and empathy, cultivating an understanding of ourselves and the ever-changing world around us. We believe that students learn best in an environment that is participatory and cooperative, one that honors each perspective while encouraging students to think deeply, critically, and independently about their work. To this end, we value hands-on, experiential learning, with projects and performances designed to challenge and inspire each student as artist, performer, designer, collaborator, observer, and audience member.