• About Us
    • Welcome to Mercy
    • Sisters of Mercy
    • Board of Trustees
    • Staff Directory
    • Crab Feed 2019
    • La Merced Gala 2019
    • Skipper News >
      • Press Releases
    • Publications
    • Careers
    • Policies
  • Admissions
    • Become a Mercy Skipper
    • Application >
      • Frosh Applicants
      • Transfer Applicants
      • International Applicants
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Assistance Program
    • Special Programs >
      • Women in Science & Healthcare
      • Women in Technology
      • Women in the Performing Arts
      • Women in the Arts
    • Admissions Calendar
  • Academics
    • Social Advocacy Based Learning
    • Registrar
    • Curriculum
    • Special Programs
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Technology >
      • Canvas Students
      • Student Portal
      • MyPassword
    • Counseling >
      • Academic Counseling
      • College Counseling
    • Naviance
    • SCOIR
    • Library
    • Learning Support
    • Summer Programs >
      • Summer Art Workshops
      • Summer Rise
      • Think Like a Girl
  • Student Life
    • Athletics >
      • Cross Country
      • Varsity Tennis
      • Frosh Volleyball
      • Jr. Varsity Volleyball
      • Varsity Volleyball
      • Jr. Varsity Basketball
      • Varsity Basketball
      • Varsity Soccer
      • Varsity Softball
      • Swimming
      • Track and Field
    • Athletics Hall of Fame
    • Meal Menus
    • Bell Schedule
    • Uniform Guidelines
    • Campus Ministry
    • Clubs
    • Christian Service >
      • Approved Organizations for Community Service
    • Campus Life Team
    • Visual and Performing Arts
    • Wellness
  • Parents
    • Mercy Parent Association
    • Volunteer
    • Parent Connect Newsletter
    • Parent Portal
    • Canvas Parents
    • Parent Pledge
  • Facility Rentals
    • Theatre
    • Dance Studio
    • Rist Hall
    • Pavilion
    • Classrooms
    • Barrett Hall
    • Tennis Courts
  • Farkas Center
  • Give
    • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Give Today
  • Alumnae
    • Welcome, Alumnae
    • Reunions
    • Events
    • Stay Connected
    • Monthly Newsletter
Mercy High School
  • About Us
    • Welcome to Mercy
    • Sisters of Mercy
    • Board of Trustees
    • Staff Directory
    • Crab Feed 2019
    • La Merced Gala 2019
    • Skipper News >
      • Press Releases
    • Publications
    • Careers
    • Policies
  • Admissions
    • Become a Mercy Skipper
    • Application >
      • Frosh Applicants
      • Transfer Applicants
      • International Applicants
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Assistance Program
    • Special Programs >
      • Women in Science & Healthcare
      • Women in Technology
      • Women in the Performing Arts
      • Women in the Arts
    • Admissions Calendar
  • Academics
    • Social Advocacy Based Learning
    • Registrar
    • Curriculum
    • Special Programs
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Technology >
      • Canvas Students
      • Student Portal
      • MyPassword
    • Counseling >
      • Academic Counseling
      • College Counseling
    • Naviance
    • SCOIR
    • Library
    • Learning Support
    • Summer Programs >
      • Summer Art Workshops
      • Summer Rise
      • Think Like a Girl
  • Student Life
    • Athletics >
      • Cross Country
      • Varsity Tennis
      • Frosh Volleyball
      • Jr. Varsity Volleyball
      • Varsity Volleyball
      • Jr. Varsity Basketball
      • Varsity Basketball
      • Varsity Soccer
      • Varsity Softball
      • Swimming
      • Track and Field
    • Athletics Hall of Fame
    • Meal Menus
    • Bell Schedule
    • Uniform Guidelines
    • Campus Ministry
    • Clubs
    • Christian Service >
      • Approved Organizations for Community Service
    • Campus Life Team
    • Visual and Performing Arts
    • Wellness
  • Parents
    • Mercy Parent Association
    • Volunteer
    • Parent Connect Newsletter
    • Parent Portal
    • Canvas Parents
    • Parent Pledge
  • Facility Rentals
    • Theatre
    • Dance Studio
    • Rist Hall
    • Pavilion
    • Classrooms
    • Barrett Hall
    • Tennis Courts
  • Farkas Center
  • Give
    • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Give Today
  • Alumnae
    • Welcome, Alumnae
    • Reunions
    • Events
    • Stay Connected
    • Monthly Newsletter

Women in The Arts

Picture
​
Program Overview 
students graduate from Mercy High School with a design portfolio for college. The college preparatory curriculum includes intensive and extensive multimedia instruction and presentation for the serious art student both in and
out of the classroom. Student are accepted into the WITA program on the basis of a portfolio submission at the time
of application to Mercy High School. Incoming freshmen students who join WITA are fast-tracked into one semester of Intermediate Art and Intermediate Ceramics following the completion of a 10-day Art Workshop the summer before enrollment.

Benefits of WITA
Students are exposed to rich art community in San Francisco and the Bay Area which allows them to develop their own quality art portfolio for college application. Some of the benefits WITA students enjoy include:
• Museums & Galleries: Field trips to area museums and galleries take place after school or on weekends. Students also design an annual art show of their own work in early spring at Mercy’s McAuley Art Gallery.
• Internships: Visual Arts teachers partner with local galleries, museums and private organizations to identify internship opportunities with a visual arts focus.
• College Links: Visits from college representatives and artists in residence includes critiques and guidance of student’s work. Visits from top U.S. College art departments and Universities are hosted annually specifically for WITA students.
• Scholarships: Funding is available to WITA students for participation in local pre-college summer art programs.
• Artists & Artist Studios: Opportunities to meet local artists and learn more about their artwork as well as careers in art are offered from October to November each year.
• Art Angels: Mentor artists assist with workshops as well as work individually with one to two WITA students during their enrollment at Mercy High School
• Community Service: In conjunction with our Christian Services office, WITA students volunteer with area organizations to provide visual arts in
the community.
• Student Portfolio: Students create quality portfolios for college applications.
• Advance Placement Studio Art: WITA students take one or more courses in drawing, 2D design, and 3D design during their junior and/or senior year.
• WITA On-Line Gallery: Current WITA students and recent alumni share their artwork with the public. To view please visit: www.mercyhs.org
alumnae-gallery


Requirements

Summer before 9th grade: WITA Art Workshop
9th Grade: One semester each of intermediate art and ceramics
10th Grade: One semester of either intermediate art or ceramics. WITA students may elect to take two intermediate level courses.
11th Grade & 12th Grade: WITA students are required to take at least one semester of a visual arts class at the intermediate or advanced level including
AP Studio Art

Partnerships 

Academy of Art University Pre-College High
School Summer Art Program:
scholarships are
offered to Mercy students to attend their summer
program.

San Francisco Women Artist Gallery: WITA
students are offered the chance to exhibit their
artwork in the gallery as well as benefit from
internship opportunities.

Application Process 

Apply Here
Click the link above to be taken to a google form. There you will give us needed information and answer three essay questions. After this you will receive a confirmation email. 

QuestionsComments?
Jane Mauchly and Danielle Hoang
WITA Coordinators
wita@mercyhs.org
​

MAIN OFFICE: 415-334-0525
​ATTENDANCE: 415-334-4900

Mercy High School, San Francisco
​
3250 19th Avenue 
San Francisco, CA 94132
Picture
MEMBERS LOGIN
QUICK LINKS

  • Admissions
  • Calendar
  • Parents
  • Parent Portal
  • Student Portal
  • Faculty/Staff Portal
  • Canvas
  • ​Manage MyPassword
  • Alumnae
  • ​Social Advocacy Based Learning
  • ​​Athletics​







Give to Mercy!
WHERE WOMEN GRADUATE WITH FIERCE DETERMINATION TO IMPROVE THEIR WORLD
  • About Us
    • Welcome to Mercy
    • Sisters of Mercy
    • Board of Trustees
    • Staff Directory
    • Crab Feed 2019
    • La Merced Gala 2019
    • Skipper News >
      • Press Releases
    • Publications
    • Careers
    • Policies
  • Admissions
    • Become a Mercy Skipper
    • Application >
      • Frosh Applicants
      • Transfer Applicants
      • International Applicants
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Assistance Program
    • Special Programs >
      • Women in Science & Healthcare
      • Women in Technology
      • Women in the Performing Arts
      • Women in the Arts
    • Admissions Calendar
  • Academics
    • Social Advocacy Based Learning
    • Registrar
    • Curriculum
    • Special Programs
    • Graduation Requirements
    • Technology >
      • Canvas Students
      • Student Portal
      • MyPassword
    • Counseling >
      • Academic Counseling
      • College Counseling
    • Naviance
    • SCOIR
    • Library
    • Learning Support
    • Summer Programs >
      • Summer Art Workshops
      • Summer Rise
      • Think Like a Girl
  • Student Life
    • Athletics >
      • Cross Country
      • Varsity Tennis
      • Frosh Volleyball
      • Jr. Varsity Volleyball
      • Varsity Volleyball
      • Jr. Varsity Basketball
      • Varsity Basketball
      • Varsity Soccer
      • Varsity Softball
      • Swimming
      • Track and Field
    • Athletics Hall of Fame
    • Meal Menus
    • Bell Schedule
    • Uniform Guidelines
    • Campus Ministry
    • Clubs
    • Christian Service >
      • Approved Organizations for Community Service
    • Campus Life Team
    • Visual and Performing Arts
    • Wellness
  • Parents
    • Mercy Parent Association
    • Volunteer
    • Parent Connect Newsletter
    • Parent Portal
    • Canvas Parents
    • Parent Pledge
  • Facility Rentals
    • Theatre
    • Dance Studio
    • Rist Hall
    • Pavilion
    • Classrooms
    • Barrett Hall
    • Tennis Courts
  • Farkas Center
  • Give
    • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Give Today
  • Alumnae
    • Welcome, Alumnae
    • Reunions
    • Events
    • Stay Connected
    • Monthly Newsletter