Rappahannock Schools Art

For 6 years now, RAAC has invited Rappahannock Schools to be part of the Fall Art Tour Gallery by each school creating a single collaborative artwork with a theme of their choice, in the form of a mural, banner or assemblage.

Three schools are represented this year — Rappahannock County High School, Wakefield Country Day School, and Hearthstone School. The teams of student artists range from 6th through 12th graders.

While each piece is unique, there are common threads that unite them — every child is creative and imaginative, and by working and problem-solving together they can create something valuable and beautiful.

RAAC is committed to advocating and supporting arts education for the children in our county. Through our Claudia Mitchell Arts Fund and RAAC Grants, we award grants to schools, local organizations and to individual artists, faculty & students for arts projects, after-school enrichment and professional development. RAAC works with children directly through our own vibrant Community Theater & through our Summer Chorus and Drama Camp.

RAAC and The Washington School welcome the community to view the students’ artwork after the Fall Art Tour weekend.

From November 9 through December 11
Monday -Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Fridays 10 am – 2 pm.

Admission is FREE.

Special thanks to the Washington School for welcoming the community to view artwork from Rappahannock Schools.

The Washington School is at 567 Mount Salem Avenue in the town of Washington.

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Rappahannock County High School
“Fall Stitch”

This quilt is made up of individual block prints from 23 students ranging from Art 1-4. Each student was given the opportunity to create their own design that they then carved by hand and stamped onto a fabric backing. Together, their individual artworks create a quilt representing not only their own artistic abilities, but also their representation of this wonderful autumn season. 

Student Artists — ages 14 – 18
Art Teacher — Lexi St. John
Principal — Dr. Mary Jane Boynton

Hearthstone School
“Constellations”

Constellations was inspired by the night sky and our human impulse to recognize patterns.

Students constructed individual tapestry pieces on frame looms, embroidering them with the constellation of their choice. These individual pieces were then attached to a backdrop woven on a 36″ 4-shaft floor loom. Cotton and wool fibers were used throughout the construction.

Student Artists — Graduating Seniors
Art Teacher — Summer Alexander
Director — Jane Mullan

Wakefield Country Day School
“A Community of Symbols”

Wakefield student artists recently engaged in an inspiring exploration of personal identity, school spirit, and community by creating their own individual symbols. Drawing deep inspiration from their unique personal interests, core values, and special connection to Wakefield, students initially created expressive personal symbol collages and then thoughtfully transformed their ideas into bold, striking printmaking designs.

Each unique contribution is now woven into a vibrant, large-scale collaborative artwork that celebrates the boundless creativity, rich individuality, and uplifting shared spirit of our student community.

Student Artists — 6th through 12th Grade
Art Teacher — Amy Grady
Head of School — John Elmore