We live in an advanced technological world. Our children are much more visually literate then we were as children. As they grow, they are surrounded by media images – everything from TV, books, magazines, posters, billboards, computers, and video games. 

At DKJA we believe that art is a very important part of the overall experience at school. Students’ lives are fast-paced. They attend school, a multitude of extra-curricular activities, and often have working parents who themselves are hurried and tied to a schedules. As a result, children are visually stimulated. By necessity, they learn how to turn off the “visual noise” around them.

The Art program at Donna Klein Jewish Academy is an opportunity for us to teach our students how to stop and notice the beauty that exists around them; the simple beauty of a single flower, or a beautiful sunset. This sensibility and training enhances their skill development in art, and improves their overall academic potential.  

By looking closely at art, children learn how to enjoy it, and how to think creatively. The observation skills they acquire will extend beyond the walls of the classroom, and enable them to notice the world around them through a more creative lens. 

Thinking creatively helps them develop skills, and the ability to think outside the box! 

During the course of the school year, you can look forward to seeing many exciting examples of our students’ artwork on this site.   

From grades K – 12, the DKJA curriculum values and shows great pride in our student’s artistic accomplishments! 

If you are interested in finding out more about our art curriculum, as well as our Meet the Masters volunteer docent program in art education, please do not hesitate to call any of the art faculty. 

Mrs. Carol Routman     Mrs. Anita Schwartz    Ms. Gale Lowy                    

Please visit the Art Gallery folder on the left to view some of our masterpieces.