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Discover Your Passion

At Hutchison, the arts actively engage girls in critical thinking and problem-solving experiences. As they learn to imagine new possibilities through the arts, girls are better able to create changes in their artwork, school work, and the world around them as they voice opinions, explore personal concerns, and produce dynamic solutions to creative problems.

Dance, choir, theatre, visual arts, and digital media provide a way to explore the human experience and its cultures. The arts curriculum is aligned with coursework across all divisions and grade levels. Girls wanting to continue building skills in the arts throughout upper school and beyond can advance to pre-professional levels through our AP offerings and the myExperience Art & Design cohort.

In an environment that embraces individuality, collaboration, and inclusion, the depth of instruction and vast arts offerings demonstrate Hutchison’s commitment to providing the highest level of art instruction for developing a girl's expressive voice.

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A Tradition of Excellence

Hutchison students’ longstanding tradition of garnering awards in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a testament to the quality of the school’s arts offerings. One of the longest–running recognition programs for creative teens in the country, the Scholastic program is also the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. In the performing arts, students in Hutchison’s renowned theatre program are consistently nominated in the regional Orpheum awards.

Recent Award-Winning Pieces
The Loveless Arts Academy Extends Art Beyond the School Day

The Mary Miles Loveless Arts Academy at Hutchison, an extended day and weekend enrichment program, is a valuable resource for girls who want to expand their proficiency in the fine arts beyond the school day. The genesis for what is now known as the Center for Excellence, the arts academy is staffed by Hutchison’s outstanding arts faculty and other arts educators who are working artists in their field. The arts academy is available to students of all ages with an interest in visual arts, music, theatre, dance, or digital media from introductory workshops to pre-professional training. The arts academy supports and supplements Hutchison’s regular fine arts offerings with classes ranging from printmaking and pottery to filmmaking and play production.

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John Michael Joiner

Performing Arts Director
Mary Helen McCord

Assistant Performing Arts Director

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Upcoming Events

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Upper School Musical - Hadestown: Teen Edition

Hutchison presents Hadestown: Teen Edition with Hutchison students in grades 7-12 and boys grades 9-12. Hadestown: Teen Edition is an adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's acclaimed folk opera, reimagining the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It follows the young lovers, Orpheus and Eurydice, and also features the intertwined love story of Hades and Persephone. The story explores themes of love, hope, sacrifice, and resilience set against a backdrop of American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz.

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Fine Arts News

Senior Writes, Designs, and Produces Play for myExperience Project

For her myExperience capstone project, Maya Pentecost ’26 adapted Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death” into a one-act dark comedy. She wrote the script, designed the production, and collaborated with a cast and crew of Hutchison students and faculty in our arts program and the Institute for Responsible Citizenship to bring it to life.
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Hutchison’s Performing Arts Program Instills Confidence and Creates Community

Through the performing arts, Hutchison inspires girls to become strong communicators, creative thinkers, and compassionate leaders in every part of their lives.
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Chloe Warner ’25 Wins Congressional Art Competition

Her award-winning piece will be on display in Washington, DC.
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By Stepping into the Spotlight, Chloe Simpson ’25 Grew into Herself

Through years of theatre, dance, music, and leadership in the arts, Chloe Simpson ’25 found confidence, community, and her voice. From the stage to the classroom, she embraced every opportunity to grow as a performer, student, and civic thinker.
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Vocal Point Wins Gold at Music Competition in Orlando

Vocal Point soaked up the sun and earned the gold at the WorldStrides Orlando Heritage Festival.
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Three Hutchison Artists Receive National Honors

Three upper school girls earned national medals in the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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Louise Smythe ’06: Drawing Her Way to Bliss, One Story at a Time

Louise Smythe ’06, who works as a storyboard artist at Pixar Animation Studios and contributed to “Inside Out 2” credits her time at Hutchison for building her confidence and skills.
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Caroline Orr ’12: Working with a Diverse Palette of Art, History, and Business

Caroline Orr ’12 has built a unique career that merges her love for art with business acumen. After working at Sotheby’s, she now works as an art services specialist at Bank of America, where she helps collectors navigate the art market with strategic advice.
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