Art & Design
Tara Weinstein Swartley Art Exhibit
She Kill Monsters
Arts Highlights
We had an eventful fall season with all the arts! The year began with an exhibit by Science Department Chair Tara Weinstein and her exhibit, “Dabbling”! “Dabbling” showcased Tara’s appreciation for learning new things from shoemaking, watercolor, clothes-making...
Seniors, Diaz Participate in “DIGS” program in France
Marisol Diaz and two rising seniors entering the highest level of visual art (AP Studio Art) were invited to the SCAD (Savannah College of Art & Design) campus in Lacoste, France this past summer! Jayla Willis ’24 and Mia Soler ’24 traveled with Marisol to...
Professional Development Drives New Arts Education Innovations
Marisol Diaz was one of the selected applicants for the 2023-2024 Cohort of the National Arts Education Association’s “School for Arts Leaders” Program—an extremely competitive program! Chosen from hundreds of applicants, Marisol is currently participating in their...
A Conversation with Marisol Diaz
Tell us about your career journey and your arrival to D-E. This is my 26th year at D-E, and I have been the Art & Design Department Chair for the last six years. I attended the HS of Art & Design in NYC. Though I started as an English major, I returned to...
Willy Wonka, Jr.
Oompa-loompa, doom-pa-dee-doo! Willy Wonka JR. was a smashing success filled with colorful sets, neon lights, and students in every division to make Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story come to life! Congratulations to our D-E thespians, stage crew members, faculty,...
Mamma Mia!
We were dancing in the aisles at the Upper School’s rendition of Mamma Mia! The cast were brilliant on stage, singing and performing some of ABBA’s timeless classics like “The Winner Takes It All,” “Voulez Vous,” “Dancing Queen,” and of course, “Mamma Mia”! The crew...
Daniela Solovey, “Crochet and Play”
We love hosting alumni on campus, and this occasion was a special one. Daniela Solovey ’17 presented Crochet and Play, a colorful exhibit that transformed the Swartley Gallery Space into a exploration of texture, color, and nostalgia! Students appreciated the tactile...