Arts

Arts at IH

THIS IS WHERE WE CREATE.
Artistic expression thrives at Immaculate Heart – not just in art classes, but in all subjects – where music, drama, dance, and especially the visual arts infuse learning with creativity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections to today’s world. 

Throughout its history, Immaculate Heart has emphasized the arts in education. Art is a critical link to learning. As students use art to convey some emotion, thought or idea, they focus on the process of their work, and that process enhances their overall learning experience.

Mary Rose O'Leary, Class of 1974 & Teacher

One of the things I appreciate most of my time at Immaculate Heart is that I learned how to look for and to find beauty – and art – just about everywhere, even in the most ordinary places.
 

IH Arts in the News

Genesians earn prestigious nomination

Congratulations to The Genesians for scoring a 2025 Jerry Herman Awards' Best Scenic Design nomination for their work on the fall '24 production of Little Shop of Horrors. This honor recognizes the exceptional creativity and execution of our all-student team, led by head scenic designers Mary M. ('25) and Maggie S. ('26), with Alice O. ('26), Mia F. ('26), and Clara P. ('26) filling out their ranks. Puppet design was led by Byrdie C. ('26) and Ume J. ('26), whose contributions brought the show’s iconic characters to life.

Read more about the Jerry Herman Awards, along with a press release sharing our good news!
 

A Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Immaculate Heart has been located on a beautiful hillside property in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles since our founding by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1906. We celebrate more than a century of nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, social and moral development of students as they distinguish themselves as women of great heart and right conscience.