Arts at Westtown

At Westtown School, we believe the arts are integral to every child’s development, and an important aspect of every student’s education. In each discipline, we emphasize collaboration and the creative process, and our innovative arts curriculum offers opportunities for creative exploration, performance, and the joy of self-expression. Our arts programs are designed to cultivate  the innate creativity, curiosity, and inventiveness of our students. In all divisions, students engage in a rich array of music, performing arts, and visual arts that foster skills in performance , musical exploration, and creative expression. Arts classes add dimension to the curriculum and encourage hands-on learning and critical thinking. 

In the Upper School, our commitment to training the next generation of artists and leaders is evident through a collaborative and process-oriented approach across visual arts, music, theater, and dance. Our state-of-the-art facilities support artistic exploration, and our graduates go on to excel in prestigious art programs. We invite you to explore each of our divisional arts programs below.

Upcoming Arts Events

Middle School Musical: Newsies Jr. 
Barton-Test Theater
All performances are free to attend.

Performances:
February 9 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
February 10 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Middle School Concert
Barton-Test Theater
This performance is free to attend.

Performance: 
February 14 at 7:30 p.m.

3rd Grade African Dance Performance
Barton-Test Theater

Performance:
March 11 at 1:30 p.m.

5th Grade Story Slam
Barton-Test Theater

Performance:
March 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Performance:
Green Room at 8:15a.m.

This is a world-renowned performance art piece where our Shoemaker Speaker, Sheryl Oring, types letters to the current or incoming President of the United States.

Performance:
Belfry at 10:45a.m.

Barton-Test Theater:
7:30p.m.

Center for the Living Arts:
8:15a.m.

Center for the Living Arts:
9:30a.m.

Lower School Visual Arts Exhibit:
Lower School

Upper School Musical: Chicago
Barton-Test Theater
All performances are free to attend.

Performances:
May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
May 4 at 4:00 p.m.

Center for the Living Arts:
8:15a.m.

Center for the Living Arts:
9:30a.m.

Middle and Upper School Dance Showcase
Barton-Test Theater
This performance is free to attend.

Performances:
May 16 at 7:30 p.m.
May 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Upper School Strings and Sings Music Concert
Barton-Test Theater
This performance is free to attend.

Performance:
May 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Green Room:
8:15a.m.

More information to be announced.

Lower School Music Concert
Barton-Test Theater

Performances: 
May 22 from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
May 22 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.

Upper School Music Concert
Barton-Test Theater
This performance is free to attend.

Performance:
May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Middle School Music Concert
Barton-Test Theater
This performance is free to attend.

Performance: 
May 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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