The Lower School art program is based on Learning to Look and Create: The Spectra Program. The overall goal is to develop skills of aesthetic perception through art projects that are formal, technical, and expressive. Students learn from studying other artists' work and create their own works of art. This program helps students to express themselves in the nonverbal language of art. While being age appropriate at all levels, The Spectra Program highlights art of the times that fifth and sixth grade students study in social studies and history. Lower School artists also create seasonal works of arts and crafts apart from the formal lessons.