Fine Arts
The Immersive Experience of Fine Arts in Tempe Education
Tempe Elementary School District believe that including arts education in elementary and middle schools equips students with essential skills and qualities that extend beyond the classroom and prepares them for a dynamic and interconnected world.
Both performing arts in theater and music, coupled with visual arts that include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and photography, create a well-rounded program for all students.
Reasons to Believe in the Tempe Fine Arts Experience
- Instruments provided at NO CHARGE for all students enrolled in an instrumental music class!
- A variety of visual arts elective courses are available.
- Theater is now offered at Fees.
- Partnership with City of Tempe Arts and Schools Grants provides arts programs throughout the district with funds for specialty arts equipment and access to professional artists, clinicians or arts organizations.
Did You Know?

Tempe Elementary Schools has been named as a Best Communities for Music Education district by the NAMM Foundation for the last five years.
This award recognizes and celebrates schools and districts for their support and commitment to music education.
Contact
Courtney Darby
Fine Arts Coordinator
Email Courtney Darby
(480) 580-8463
Patty Boucher
Fees Art Teacher
Email Patty Boucher
Kori Klein
Fees Art Teacher
Email Kori Klein
Michelle Lemons
Fees Dance/Theater Teacher
Email Michelle Lemons
Eric Best
Fees Band Teacher
Email Eric Best
Michael Smith
Fees Orchestra/Mariachi Teacher
Email Michael Smith


