4211 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227-3718
p: 804.266.2494
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The Importance of the Arts at TNCS

The New Community School believes in educating the whole student in areas that include personal talents and interests. By offering a wide variety of art courses, we hope to offer students opportunities to explore and develop their strengths and abilities. Because so many of our students have exhibited impressive practical and artistic talent over the years, we believe that a strong foundation in the arts is crucial to the nurturing of these talents.

We also recognize that students have strengths in areas of intellect that are not fully developed in academic classrooms and that an enriched curriculum should address these varying strengths. Students benefit in many ways when they are given opportunities to demonstrate their talents. Not only can they participate in school-wide presentations such as art and photography exhibits or drama productions, but they are also able to develop their leadership skills. The accolades they receive can significantly improve their self-esteem.

There are several offerings in the arts at TNCS. The middle school art classes integrate historically appropriate art projects with the history and social studies curriculum. Middle school students may select among classes in visual arts (Fine Arts) drama, and music (Introductory Guitar and Intermediate Guitar). Upper school students select from a wide array of classes in the visual arts (Introduction to Studio Art, Advanced Studio Art, Three-Dimensional Art, Introductory Photography, and Advanced Photography) or may select drama. Typically not all classes are offered in a particular year; exact offerings usually reflect a combination of student interest and faculty availability.

For additional information on classes offered at TNCS, view our Course Descriptions (PDF).

Featured Art


Assemblage sculpture by - Adeena Weekes

The Arts in All Dimensions

  • Middle school classes include fine arts, drama and introductory and intermediate guitar.

  • Upper school classes include Introduction to Studio Art, Advanced Studio Art, Ceramics, 3D Art, Introductory Photography, and Advanced Photography and drama.
  • Arts participation can improve leadership skills and improve self-esteem.

Middle School Summer Program and Professional Institute

TNCS offers seven short courses for rising 6th - 8th graders focusing on improving skills in reading, writing, mathematics, keyboarding, organization and physical fitnessJune 16 - July 11

The Professional Institute offers 1 to 4 day seminars for parents, teachers and administrators seeking insights, tools and strategies to help students succeed both in the classroom and beyond. Professional Institute courses will be held June 17- August 14. Several scholarships are available to parents and teachers as a result of a gift from the Learning Disabilities Council. Please contact the school for details.

For course descriptions and dates,  e-mail summerprograms@tncs or call 266-2494.

Success Stories


The master of thrills and chills:
Chris Alburger, class of '91.

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