Campaign Priority: Arts
Goal
$200,000 to upgrade art rooms, including the creation of a ceramics space and renovation of choral rooms, inspiring and supporting the creative talents of Shanahan artists. Additional investments include necessary equipment to enhance the auditorium performance space.
Shanahan’s commitment to the arts brings beauty and balance to the academic rigors and stresses that impact the lives of young adults. From standing on the Shanahan stage, to now performing on Broadway, I continue to appreciate the richness of my Bishop Shanahan High School experience. - Mary Kate Morrissey ‘07
The performing arts, visual arts and music all play an essential role in the complete development of a student’s education. According to the NGA Center for Best Practices, an arts education imparts valuable skills that will serve students in their lives and careers: observation, problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking. Moreover, specific skills covered through arts education directly affect a broad swath of careers outside core arts careers.
Enhancements:
From the interior designer relying on color theory, to the architect who uses 3D software, to the engineer who incorporates elements of design, the skills embodied in arts education have wide application. At Shanahan, we know first-hand the transformative effect experience in the arts has on our students, and we have planned to fulfill key enhancements for this very purpose:
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Create a new space dedicated to ceramics
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Update the choral and instrumental spaces
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Update stage lighting