Middle School Visiting Artist

The Middle School and the Visual Arts Department welcomed guest artist Todd Drake to campus this spring. Drake is a printmaker, photographer, and educator, who worked with our students to create a permanent art installation in the Middle School main hallway. Drake and students made linocut prints inspired by the Quaker SPICES (simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship) and put together collages of these prints that now hang in the Middle School. “[They] beautifully reflect a few essential elements of our students’ experience,” shared Principal Will Addis. “These collages bring together the collected perspectives of nearly 100 students, creating something new and beautiful through collaboration…and remind us of the importance of making space for every voice. The ideas that inspired the students are built on the same values that guide our curriculum and program today and have also influenced Westonians for 224 years.” Drake’s visit was supported by Alex Ates, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, and Middle School art teachers Cindy Hodgson and Marta Willgoose Salo, who co-led this project. The next time you’re on campus, stop by the Middle School to have a look at the installations.