As fine arts artists, we believe Christians have an incredible ability and responsibility to be creative because of the One Artist that created us from the beginning - the Creator Himself. Here is an Artist who created and deemed His creation “good” and we look to Him as our role model. (Genesis 1)  We believe when Christian values and the arts are combined, students are empowered to do and create something valuable through their art or performance and their lives. A broad education in the arts provides them with the skills to be flexible, communicate, solve problems, learn new skills quickly, and to be creative and innovative. 

Our fine arts program at Shalom Christian Academy helps our students find, refine, reinforce, and cement skills needed for today’s world. Whether musical, artistic or dramatic, students in all grade levels are encouraged to explore their gifts and talents in and beyond the classroom through both the visual and the performing arts thus developing their cultural and emotional literacy. Shalom’s proficient and dedicated faculty encourage students to flourish artistically, develop their skills and confidence, improve critical thinking, become independent self directed learners, build relationships through collaboration, and gain cultural awareness by sharing their talents with the community and serving others. Whatever a student’s initial interest or abilities upon arriving at Shalom, the end goal is for that student to leave Shalom with the habit of appreciating and engaging with the arts in the world in which they live. Our teachers care about students as a whole person, providing them with the space and opportunities to express themselves thoughtfully, work with others, and glorify God with their gifts.