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About ArtQuest

ArtQuest is a public school magnet program for the Visual and Performing Arts at Santa Rosa High School. Designed in 1993 as a California “Specialized Secondary Program” (SSP), its mission is to provide “an above and beyond experience for students whom wish to concentrate on the Arts during their high school years and for whom creativity and artistic expression is of paramount importance." The faculty remains dedicated to this original vision and to the ongoing development of an even more effective and meaningful learning environment, in the heart of our diverse and artistically rich community.

ArtQuest Arts Specialties

Visual Arts
  • ​Digital Arts
  • Photography
  • Video Arts
  • Visual Fine Arts
Performing Arts
  • Dance
  • Instrumental Music
  • Theatre Arts
  • Vocal Music

What We Do

In the ArtQuest program, we strive to find real world experiences and bring them into the classroom.  Our students graduate from our program with industry experience, and critical thinking skills that challenge students to expand their worldview. Check out our interdisciplinary collaboration between several AQ arts disciplines. 
"Intersecting many disciplines - photography, sculpture, performance, dance, land art, body art, design, and acrobatics - the artist creates and 
choreographs each vibrant piece with a strong philosophy directing each scene, using the medium of photography, known to capture the 'real', 
to achieve the seemingly impossible, with thoughtful and surreal outcomes."
”
Jean-Paul Bourdier
ArtQuest Core Classes
AQ Core classes are highly recommended for AQ students and are connected to the overall program in several ways, including individual units, through collaborative projects, by participation in the annual AQ theme, and by bringing AQ students together from all eight Arts Specialties. Instructors who teach AQ Core classes meet and plan with the AQ Arts teachers on a regular basis and are very involved with creating and implementing AQ events and projects.

Recognizing the importance of critical thinking, creative problem solving, and the need to understand and communicate in many arenas, AQ Core classes are designed to support learning in multi-faceted, engaging and relevant ways and students are encouraged to incorporate their arts specialty into core class projects and presentations. Diverse learning styles are addressed and learning opportunities are provided through direct instruction, reading, writing, class and group discussions, research, art projects, oral reports and presentations, films, political cartoons and other visual statements, individual and group work, guest artists, field trips and other project-based methods. Curriculum in all AQ Core courses is aligned with the applicable California Common Core Standards.

  • AQ Academic English and Honors English classes offer a challenging literature-based curriculum featuring varied viewpoints. AQ Honors English requires more rigor and work and is recommended for students truly interested in the discipline.

Important Dates

See Calendar for more information.
School Starts August 17

Back to ArtQuest Harvest Drive-In  November 2nd 
Click here for more information.

AQ 27th Annual Fall Showcase 
Thurs. October 15th, 2020, 6:30 pm
Livestreamed on the ArtQuest Website

Shadowing - 
Oct. 21 - Nov. 18, Wed ONLY
Appointment only -  Appointments made starting after Oct 2nd.
​​
AQ Information Night - 
​TBA
 Entry Packet Deadline - 
*Priority Deadline Nov. 18, 20, by 3:45 pm
*Final Deadline Jan. 8th by 3:45pm

 Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa High School, a comprehensive high school,  offers many other options as well, including additional Honors and Advanced Placement classes and a full range of Science, Math, Foreign Language, Agriculture and Vocational classes. 

SRHS students' SAT scores are consistently high, being among the highest in the Santa Rosa City Schools District. The Advanced Placement rate of passage is also consistently very high.

​Santa Rosa Junior College
Students may also enroll for classes at the adjacent campus of Santa Rosa Junior College or other colleges, or online classes from various institutions. Guest artists, exciting field trips, and exhibit and performance opportunities are all a regular part of the overall curriculum at ArtQuest.
ArtQuest @ SRHS
1235 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401


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  • HOME
    • About >
      • About ArtQuest
      • Faculty & Staff
      • FAQ
      • Alumni
      • AQ Virtual Fall Showcase
      • Santa Rosa High School
    • Events
  • Program
    • Specialties >
      • Dance
      • Digital Arts
      • Instrumental Music
      • Photography
      • Theatre Arts
      • Video Arts
      • Visual Fine Arts
      • Vocal Music
    • Core Classes
  • Admissions
    • Entry Process
    • Shadowing
    • Portfolios & Auditions
  • Support Us!
  • Distance Learning Info
  • Calendar
  • Contact