Arts Festival

Host Schools

2026 - St. Mark's School of Texas
2027 - Greenhill School
2028 - The Kinkaid School
2029 - St. John's School
2030 - Casady School

The ISAS Arts Festival is officially sanctioned and supported by the Association to help promote and develop Upper School (Grades 9 through 12) arts activities and curricula of its member schools. Participation in the Festival is intended to foster high standards and stimulate creativity in the performing and fine arts programs of the schools and in the individual endeavors of students and teachers.

The ISAS Arts Festival began in 1967 when the Casady School invited choirs from Wichita Collegiate and Holland Hall to join a collaborative performance. Since then, it has grown into an annual regional arts festival for independent schools. Held each spring at a different member school, the Festival now includes over 40 participating schools. From the start, the Festival has prioritized collaboration and learning over competition, offering professional critiques that encourage creativity and experimentation. It has inspired students, strengthened arts programs, and fostered mutual appreciation among schools, gaining stature and popularity over the years.

Arts Festival Manual