The Visual Arts Program at Rejoice Christian School serves students from elementary through high school and is grounded in the belief that God is the ultimate Creator, who has uniquely gifted each student with creativity, wisdom, and understanding (Exodus 31).
Our program is designed to nurture these God-given abilities through a wide range of artistic experiences, including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and other media. Students are encouraged to grow in both skill and confidence as they explore and develop their individual artistic voice. At the MS and HS level, students can join the Art Club that meets after school.
Led by Nicole Lotz (Elementary) and Anita Yocum (Middle and High School), the program emphasizes that the arts are a powerful avenue for both creative expression and spiritual growth. Students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and their learning as they engage in meaningful artistic work.
Creativity is a gift from our Heavenly Father, meant to be used to honor Him. Students are encouraged to use their talents with purpose—serving others through opportunities like The Memory Project, participating in art competitions, and expressing faith and perspective through visual storytelling.
At Rejoice, we celebrate the unique creativity within each student, recognizing it as a reflection of God’s design. In all they create, students are challenged to pursue excellence, remembering Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord.”
COMPETITIVE ART OPPORTUNITIES:
Sherman Miller Jewish Museum, Masks of Purim: A Study of Esther
Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
Young Talent In Oklahoma (YTIO)
Redbud Fine Arts Friday
Kristalnacht Art Contest
Play Me, Tulsa
“God puts in each of us his own creativity and what and how we use that creativity is up to each of us. As we learn different ways of using and expressing that creativity we learn new ways of worshiping and honoring God. Your creativity is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.”
Anita Yocum / Rejoice High School Art Teacher