Arts
Dream. Experiment. Collaborate. Create. Repeat.
Do you dream of becoming a published poet? Maybe you’ve always wanted to deliver a soliloquy on stage, or mastermind the lighting and sound for a full-scale musical production, or have your artwork grace the walls of a gallery.
At Dana Hall, your teachers and advisors will provide you with the tools and insight to bring your talents to life. You’ll find peers who share your dreams and become collaborators on your artistic journey.
Recent News
![Creativity on Display: Artists and Writers Shine with Scholastic Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770656381/danahallorg/af0iwoxg6ajxgoyjilbw/Kayoonwhalebubblepainting.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770656381/danahallorg/af0iwoxg6ajxgoyjilbw/Kayoonwhalebubblepainting.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770656381/danahallorg/af0iwoxg6ajxgoyjilbw/Kayoonwhalebubblepainting.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770656381/danahallorg/af0iwoxg6ajxgoyjilbw/Kayoonwhalebubblepainting.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770656381/danahallorg/af0iwoxg6ajxgoyjilbw/Kayoonwhalebubblepainting.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770656381/danahallorg/af0iwoxg6ajxgoyjilbw/Kayoonwhalebubblepainting.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to the 19 Dana Hall students who received regional awards and honorable mentions in 14 art and writing categories.
![Elevating the Unknown Artist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769540733/danahallorg/yzwg5aldgny3chgzcmvj/IMG_4127.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769540733/danahallorg/yzwg5aldgny3chgzcmvj/IMG_4127.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769540733/danahallorg/yzwg5aldgny3chgzcmvj/IMG_4127.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769540733/danahallorg/yzwg5aldgny3chgzcmvj/IMG_4127.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769540733/danahallorg/yzwg5aldgny3chgzcmvj/IMG_4127.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1769540733/danahallorg/yzwg5aldgny3chgzcmvj/IMG_4127.heic","width":2200}])
The Dana Hall Art Gallery presents “Helen West Heller: Artist, Poet, Activist, Prints and other Work from the Scattergood-Moore Collection,” running now through February 13.
![Playmaking Comes to the Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763664898/danahallorg/nq8k5fxhpdlc8nzs626q/image3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763664898/danahallorg/nq8k5fxhpdlc8nzs626q/image3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763664898/danahallorg/nq8k5fxhpdlc8nzs626q/image3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763664898/danahallorg/nq8k5fxhpdlc8nzs626q/image3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763664898/danahallorg/nq8k5fxhpdlc8nzs626q/image3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763664898/danahallorg/nq8k5fxhpdlc8nzs626q/image3.jpg","width":2200}])
“A Thief in the Night” comes from a form of devised theatre, where the actors write the script based off of their real-life experiences.
From the Roar
![Students built a full-scale gingerbread house for an installation in the Dana Hall Art Gallery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766171328/danahallorg/sqz7ailowfmskuiplbuu/GB2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766171328/danahallorg/sqz7ailowfmskuiplbuu/GB2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766171328/danahallorg/sqz7ailowfmskuiplbuu/GB2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766171328/danahallorg/sqz7ailowfmskuiplbuu/GB2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766171328/danahallorg/sqz7ailowfmskuiplbuu/GB2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766171328/danahallorg/sqz7ailowfmskuiplbuu/GB2.jpg","width":2200}])
Michael Frassinelli, Visual Arts Department Head & Director of the Dana Hall Art Gallery
When creating a large-scale gallery installation, Architecture II students work with a variety of building materials and other large-scale objects as they expand their skills and create a memorable experience for the school community.
![A Peek Behind the Curtain]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760013658/danahallorg/jbithbmxj9uhbcjboso7/DH_HadesTown_Richins_051525_190511_4431.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760013658/danahallorg/jbithbmxj9uhbcjboso7/DH_HadesTown_Richins_051525_190511_4431.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760013658/danahallorg/jbithbmxj9uhbcjboso7/DH_HadesTown_Richins_051525_190511_4431.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760013658/danahallorg/jbithbmxj9uhbcjboso7/DH_HadesTown_Richins_051525_190511_4431.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760013658/danahallorg/jbithbmxj9uhbcjboso7/DH_HadesTown_Richins_051525_190511_4431.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760013658/danahallorg/jbithbmxj9uhbcjboso7/DH_HadesTown_Richins_051525_190511_4431.jpg","width":2200}])
Michelle Wetherbee, Director of Technical Theatre
Creativity meets craftsmanship in the technical theatre program, where students plan, problem-solve and collaborate to bring their work to the stage.
Upcoming Performing Arts Events
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Bardwell - Auditorium - BARD.AUD
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Bardwell - Auditorium - BARD.AUD
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Beveridge - Beveridge Hall - BEV.Hall
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Beveridge - Beveridge Hall - BEV.Hall
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Bardwell - Auditorium - BARD.AUD
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Bardwell - Auditorium - BARD.AUD
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Beveridge - Beveridge Hall - BEV.Hall