ArtQuest at Santa Rosa High School

MISSION

ArtQuest is committed to providing an inclusive, 21st century, immersive arts education. This interdisciplinary, college-preparatory program develops creative problem solving skills and practices necessary to pursue conservatory, college, and professional paths. We believe art is a crucial part of the solution to the societal challenges we face. Together, we create an equitable program in which students are driven to develop as artists and collaborative members of our diverse community, exploring curriculum that reflects an evolving worldview.

Vision

ArtQuest is an artistic learning community devoted to the development of respect, empathy, accountability, and community-mindedness. We believe in the transformative power of art and are committed to connecting students to the global arts culture.
ArtQuest’s industry professionals use project-based learning to foster the creative process. Interdisciplinary collaborations, renowned guest artists, and mentoring alumni contribute to the development of the student’s identity, and artistic growth.
ArtQuest is conscious that many identity groups have been excluded from access to an arts education, and reaffirms our commitment to inclusion, equality, and diversity in the arts.

ArtQuest Pledges to:

Protect and value Black, Indigenous, other People of Color (BIPOC) students.
Protect and value LGBTQ+ students across the gender spectrum.
Protect and value students from disenfranchised and oppressed communities.
Protect and value students of varied cognitive and differing physical abilities.

To this end, ArtQuest:

Incorporates and elevates the contributions and perspectives of BIPOC artists and their intersectional identities within our curricula.
Practices culturally responsive and social justice informed pedagogy.
Advocates for mental health counseling, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ counselors.
Engages in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), anti-racist and implicit bias training.
Supports and advocates for Restorative Practice work.
Participates in active civic engagement and community volunteerism.
Empowers our student’s’ voices within their campus community.

The ArtQuest Program condemns all acts of exclusion, discrimination, hate or violence. We commit to supporting each other in enacting anti-racist pedagogy and dismantling all systemic discrimination and practices that undermine social justice.
At ArtQuest, the Arts ARE Academic.
ArtQuest offers eight Arts Specialties

AQ News!

Congratulations to our AQ Digital and Visual Art Students!
ArtQuest students have been recognized for their artwork submissions into the Imagine Brighter Days Contest. The art contest was presented by the Press Democrat, and based around the theme of Imagining Brighter Days. The award recipients' artworks were printed in a special issue of Sunday's paper on Oct. 11. Their artworks are now on display at Corrick's on 4th Street. You can also view all of the student's submissions online.
Congratulations to the following artists:
Winner
Stella Dinkins, 10th AQ Digital
Honorable Mentions
Alyah Solis, 10th AQ Digital
Miles Beene, 11th AQ Digital
Jocelyn Rodriguez, 11th AQ Digital
Abriella Baccei, 10th AQ Digital
Hannah Vigil, 11th AQ Digital
Rocco Novia-Reed 12th AQ VFA/AP Studio Art

Entry Packet Information!

AQ Entry Packet Info Click Here

Inside ArtQuest
A student produced documentary which explores
the eight specialties in the ArtQuest program.

AQ Shadow Program

It's Shadow Time! We have launched our online shadow registration. For more information, click the button below.

Shadow Information

Broadway Stars!

Broadway song writers Benj Pasek sings one of his songs from Dear Evan Hansen while author Val Emmich provides accompaniment on guitar! What a cool opportunity!

Check out the article in the Press Democrat!

ArtQuest Arts Specialties

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

An ArtQuest Feeling
A student produced music video which provides
a look into the spirit of the ArtQuest program.