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Be A Part of the Arts!

Immerse yourself in a vibrant arts community at Cardinal Newman High School. Our comprehensive program offers a diverse range of courses, including Studio Art, Graphic Design, Music, Guitar, Modern Band/Chorus, MAKER project-based learning, and Dance.

Beyond the classroom, our art disciplines thrive year-round through engaging lectures, workshops, concerts, performances, and gallery exhibitions. Discover your passion and unleash your creativity at Cardinal Newman.

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Voice Class Arts Alive
Voice Class Fall 2023

Arts Faculty

Morris Acevedo

Morris Acevedo

Titles: Director of Music, Teacher of Graphic Design, Teacher of Digital Media, Department Chair
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Joey Castor

Joey Castor

Titles: Teacher
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Jason Farthing

Jason Farthing

Titles: Innovation Director
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Atalie Halpin

Atalie Halpin

Titles: Teacher
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Gabrielle Thompson

Gabrielle Thompson

Titles: Visual and Performing Arts Director, Dance Program Director, Teacher
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Arts Alive Spring Dance Show: Forever Young

 

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The Arts are Alive at Cardinal Newman

Celebrating and recognizing the artistic skills and talents of Newman students throughout the year. 

Cardinal Newman High School's Art Program provides students with an inclusive and encouraging environment where they are able to grow and excel as artists. We strive to deliver the highest quality of music, visual arts, performing arts, and dance training while nurturing each student’s unique gift of talent and creativity. Our students are encouraged to achieve their fullest potential as they grow artistically and academically into well-rounded individuals - nourished in body, mind, and soul.

Gabrielle Thompson, MA
Dance Program Educator,
Visual and Performing Arts Director

Morris Acevedo,
Music Teacher, Music Department Chair

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Arts Alive Fall Showcase 2024

Our 2024 Fall Arts Alive showcase was nothing short of epic! The Arts crew transformed the CNHS gym into a true concert venue, pulsing with energy and creativity—the atmosphere was electric. Our talented students took center stage with captivating performances and stunning visual artwork.

The Modern Rock band kicked off the show, setting a powerful tone with dynamic rhythms, infectious energy, and impressive skill from both musicians and vocalists. The dance performances commanded every eye in the room, offering an exciting preview of their upcoming show, Sweet Dreams: A Modern Twist on the Classic Nutcracker. Meanwhile, the artwork on display turned the gym into a vibrant gallery, a testament to student creativity across every medium, and our Theater Arts program shared some of the unique things they've been working on - including learning to sew to create costumes! Even our MAKER program was represented, proving that the “A” in STEAM has a special place here.

This event gave our student artists a well-deserved spotlight, showcasing months of effort and artistic growth. It was a remarkable celebration of the arts, one that left the audience eagerly anticipating what these young creators will bring to the stage next.

Thank you to our dedicated artists for sharing their gifts with the community! A special shout out to Dave Cox, Hugo Traverso, and Julian Khoury for producing this amazing livestream. And of course, much love to our Arts Alive faculty: Morris Acevedo, Gabrielle Thompson, Joey Castor, Atalie Halpin, and Zachary Hasbany.

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