Process over Perfection
The arts is about the journey just as much, if not more, than the destination. Rooted in the Mercy mission, our vibrant visual art and performing art programs offers challenging, supportive spaces where students can take creative risks, nurture passions, and seek joy. Merion girls learn that their worth isn't tied to a flawless product but to the courage and heart they bring every day.
Theater
![Theater]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768934144/merionmercy/bm3eqfvgzbmtn2mmvjff/MerionMercyMusicalTheater.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768934144/merionmercy/bm3eqfvgzbmtn2mmvjff/MerionMercyMusicalTheater.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768934144/merionmercy/bm3eqfvgzbmtn2mmvjff/MerionMercyMusicalTheater.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768934144/merionmercy/bm3eqfvgzbmtn2mmvjff/MerionMercyMusicalTheater.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768934144/merionmercy/bm3eqfvgzbmtn2mmvjff/MerionMercyMusicalTheater.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768934144/merionmercy/bm3eqfvgzbmtn2mmvjff/MerionMercyMusicalTheater.jpg","width":2200}])
Telling her story.
Music
![Music]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768934200/merionmercy/lcxs6a94k1u3p4ebakbg/MerionMercyMusic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768934200/merionmercy/lcxs6a94k1u3p4ebakbg/MerionMercyMusic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768934200/merionmercy/lcxs6a94k1u3p4ebakbg/MerionMercyMusic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768934200/merionmercy/lcxs6a94k1u3p4ebakbg/MerionMercyMusic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768934200/merionmercy/lcxs6a94k1u3p4ebakbg/MerionMercyMusic.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768934200/merionmercy/lcxs6a94k1u3p4ebakbg/MerionMercyMusic.jpg","width":2200}])
Finding her voice.
Visual Arts
![Visual Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768934236/merionmercy/rquje7ruiuzdcleoucqu/MerionMercyVisualArts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768934236/merionmercy/rquje7ruiuzdcleoucqu/MerionMercyVisualArts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768934236/merionmercy/rquje7ruiuzdcleoucqu/MerionMercyVisualArts.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768934236/merionmercy/rquje7ruiuzdcleoucqu/MerionMercyVisualArts.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768934236/merionmercy/rquje7ruiuzdcleoucqu/MerionMercyVisualArts.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768934236/merionmercy/rquje7ruiuzdcleoucqu/MerionMercyVisualArts.jpg","width":2200}])
Molding her vision.
Dance
![Liturgical Dancers at Mass at Merion Mercy Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668627343/merionmercy/acuyjpuwnulpgnjzid3n/Liturgical-Dancers-Merion-Mercy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668627343/merionmercy/acuyjpuwnulpgnjzid3n/Liturgical-Dancers-Merion-Mercy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668627343/merionmercy/acuyjpuwnulpgnjzid3n/Liturgical-Dancers-Merion-Mercy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668627343/merionmercy/acuyjpuwnulpgnjzid3n/Liturgical-Dancers-Merion-Mercy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668627343/merionmercy/acuyjpuwnulpgnjzid3n/Liturgical-Dancers-Merion-Mercy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668627343/merionmercy/acuyjpuwnulpgnjzid3n/Liturgical-Dancers-Merion-Mercy.jpg","width":1920}])
Lifting her spirit.
Music Lessons
![violin player]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694531624/merionmercy/qdzpavpqhx83x7wnwev8/violin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694531624/merionmercy/qdzpavpqhx83x7wnwev8/violin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694531624/merionmercy/qdzpavpqhx83x7wnwev8/violin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694531624/merionmercy/qdzpavpqhx83x7wnwev8/violin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694531624/merionmercy/qdzpavpqhx83x7wnwev8/violin.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694531624/merionmercy/qdzpavpqhx83x7wnwev8/violin.jpg","width":2200}])
Refining her craft.
Expressing Her God-given Gifts
A Mercy education has always emphasized becoming: becoming more compassionate, becoming more aware, becoming more open to God’s presence. Artistic practice mirrors that spiritual journey.
When students perform, sketch, rehearse, or design, they're using their talents to bring beauty, truth, and meaning into the world. We help students to recognize and strengthen these gifts, and use them in service of others.
Scholarship Opportunities
Merion Mercy recognizes the talents and potential of young women who are curious, courageous, and committed to the artistic process through two distinct admission scholarships — The Music Scholarship and the Sr. Ethel Sweeney Fine Arts Scholarship.
Broadway Alumna Returns to to Workshop "Mamma Mia!"
Alyse Alan Louis (Alyse Wojciechowski ’05) recently returned to her beloved alma mater to host a workshop with the cast of Mamma Mia! and share her experience from starring as Sophie in her Broadway debut.
“The best thing about being a Merion student is having access to the different activities and classes that can help anyone flourish, whether in mathematics, science, music or art.”
—Zipporah Sills ’23, Upper Darby, PA