The Chico High School Art Program offers a wide variety of classes and opportunities for all skill levels. Our art program is standards based with all strands woven throughout the curriculum.

In addition, special emphasis is placed on learning the principles and elements of art. Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of art sequences that cover a two to three year instructional sequence.

Courses offered are: Basic Design, Drawing 1 & 2, Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics 1, 2 & 3, Glass Design 1 & 2, Art through the Humanities, Computer Art 1, 2, & 3. The art department has worked to create a program of quality, rigor, choice, and opportunities for learning and success. Many students have gone on to various fields that are directly or indirectly related to the skills learned in these classes. Other students walk away with an appreciation of art and the value that it adds to all of our lives.

Current Needs
Beyond Our Budgets

We are one of the few remaining departments on the Chico High Campus that uses tools, equipment, and materials on a daily basis. Donor money would help us replace antiquated tools and equipment and maintain and repair current equipment. We would like to be able to ensure each student has access to working equipment and we would like to stay current in the field with new technology.

• English horn: $12,000
• Bass trombone: $3600
• Contra bass clarinet: $15,000
• Baritone saxophone: $12,000
• Electric Potters Wheels and stools (Shimpo S.W. 119 Supermodel and accessories)
• Stained Glass
• New stained glass tools
• New table saw
• New compound miter saw
• Epson 8000 printer, paper and necessary ink
• Photoshop CS3, media license for 30 computers
• 3 LCD projectors, accessories, and ceiling attachment equipment
• New digital cameras
• 2 new upright storage cabinets
• Wacom pads and pens (Intous)
• DVD player
• New electric kiln
• Wood carving tools
• New slab roller
• New Paasche airbrushes and accessories
• Class sets of Prismacolor colored pencils (set of 24)