Mount Vernon is reimagining arts education to propel student creativity and connect them with an ever-expanding creative industry. Ranked #1 for Arts Innovation by the Arts Schools Network, our programs offer diverse choices and impact. With 100+ events yearly, including several main stage productions, engagement abounds. We give students real-world studio opportunities, which is why we refer to ourselves and the work we create as Mount Vernon Studios.
Fashion & Fibers
Film
Jewelry Making
Maker, Design, & Engineering
Songwriting & Composition
Audio Engineering
Coding
Digital Media
Music Industry
Podcasting
Sports Broadcasting
UX Design
Virtual Reality
Dance
Chorus
Creative Movement
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Rock/Jazz Band
Strings
Theater
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Bringing their ideas to life through hands-on fabrication, students experience the design thinking process in maker classes. With cutting-edge tools and expert guidance, they craft prototypes using 3D printers, laser cutters, and much more. Through an iterative process, they build skills including critical thinking, solution seeking, and innovating.
This year’s cardboard challenge in the Lower School emerged as an exploration of engineering concepts. Starting with questions, students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were asked: “How might we reduce the number of eggs broken in a carton? Can we... Read More
Mount Vernon is a leader of innovation in education. With a commitment to nurturing the skills and attributes of its students, the School continues to push boundaries to create unique learning experiences. One such initiative is the Tinker Lab, an... Read More
Middle School is about to unveil a cutting edge art installation that’s set to redefine the way Mount Vernon students and visitors experience creativity. Inspired by the concept of 2D Cafes, where decor mimics flat, hand-drawn or cartoon-style imagery, Middle... Read More
4 Maker Spaces
Upper School Black Box Theatre
Middle School Black Box Theatre
Upper School Ceramics
Upper School Recording Studio
Middle School Digital Arts Studio
5 Visual Art Studios
Upper School VR Lab
Middle School Band Room
Upper School Photography Studio
Upper School Dance Studio
Upper School Film Studio
Lower School Performing Arts Studio
One of the committees that make up the Mount Vernon Parent Network (MVPN), the MV Arts Alliance (MVAA) partners with the Maker, Arts, and Design Department, helping at programs and events throughout the year.
