FINE ARTS French and Post Impressionism

Art teacher, Jamie Burns shares her passion for God's glory though art with children at Providence Academy each day.

"I believe that the visual arts are deeply valued at Providence Academy, and I am so incredibly grateful for that! I appreciate all of the opportunities for growth in the Fine Arts programs that have happened lately! The visual arts program at PA is phenomenal, thanks to the vision from our beloved Mrs. Shannon. The students at PA have the opportunity to grow in their knowledge of truth, beauty, and goodness starting in Pre-K. I didn’t have the opportunity to take an art class until I was a senior in high school. From this perspective, it is truly amazing that our students start learning visual arts weekly in elementary. I get to teach my students the things that I learned about art, only because I chose a visual arts degree.

Our program exemplifies the Classical Christian tradition of education. I get really excited about our program, and I love to share my joy over our program with prospective families, and honestly anyone who will listen! We really do have something special here at PA! I LOVE my job and I LOVE these students. It is my heart to continue to see this program grow and thrive as the school does the same.

When I filled out my application seven years ago for PA, I compared my life’s mission statement with the mission statement of Providence Academy, and I was moved to tears. My statement is: God has called me to “teach and inspire others to bring glory to God through the arts.” I wrote that when I was 19 years old. I am certain that God led me here to PA and has used me to do just that. I am certainly thankful for Providence Academy!"

The elementary art program is set up on a 6 year rotation through different significant time periods in art history.

During classtime, students study the artwork and artists for the art history portion of class. After careful review, students begin creating their own artwork in the same style. Inspiration is gathered from the period artisans, but each project is unique and personal. The same or very similar art mediums are used for their work. In this way, students have the opportunity to try many different mediums such as: drawing, painting, making paints from fruits, veggies, and spices, jewelry, pottery, mosaics, illuminated manuscripts, tapestry weaving, pastels, printmaking and wire sculpture.