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When Westminster students immerse themselves in the arts, they learn to see themselves— and the world—differently.
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The impact of Westminster’s arts program reaches beyond a paintbrush or a performance.
Students step out of their digital worlds and into a supportive environment that fosters a lasting connection to the arts, to culture and to community. They grow into confident and curious people who approach challenges with innovative and analytical thinking. They gain self-awareness and develop an appreciation for their peers and for other cultures and communities.
The visual and performing arts program at Westminster has always been a vital part of the school community. It provides a strong foundation for students as they prepare for their collegiate and professional careers.
Westminster’s arts offerings include musical history and theory, digital arts, painting, drawing, studio art, photography, theater, dance, chamber choir, chorale, jazz ensemble and concert band. In addition, Westminster is the only college-preparatory school in the United States with a four-year architecture program. The arts program is inclusive and tailored to meet students’ individual interests.
Students step out of their digital worlds and into a supportive environment that fosters a lasting connection to the arts, to culture and to community. They grow into confident and curious people who approach challenges with innovative and analytical thinking. They gain self-awareness and develop an appreciation for their peers and for other cultures and communities.
The visual and performing arts program at Westminster has always been a vital part of the school community. It provides a strong foundation for students as they prepare for their collegiate and professional careers.
Westminster’s arts offerings include musical history and theory, digital arts, painting, drawing, studio art, photography, theater, dance, chamber choir, chorale, jazz ensemble and concert band. In addition, Westminster is the only college-preparatory school in the United States with a four-year architecture program. The arts program is inclusive and tailored to meet students’ individual interests.
For Westminster’s arts program to remain robust and competitive, an investment in the foundation of the program is needed.
The Soar Together campaign has created a unique opportunity to secure the future of the arts at Westminster at a level not undertaken since the Werner Centennial Center was completed in 1989.
With endowment support, Westminster will be able to attract and retain both faculty and student artists who add an important and inspirational dimension to the school community.
Students will be able to take trips to regional theaters and museums, attend area dance and music performances, and enroll in off-campus classes. Learning will be further enhanced through visits to campus by renowned artists, musicians and choreographers.
The Soar Together campaign has created a unique opportunity to secure the future of the arts at Westminster at a level not undertaken since the Werner Centennial Center was completed in 1989.
With endowment support, Westminster will be able to attract and retain both faculty and student artists who add an important and inspirational dimension to the school community.
Students will be able to take trips to regional theaters and museums, attend area dance and music performances, and enroll in off-campus classes. Learning will be further enhanced through visits to campus by renowned artists, musicians and choreographers.
Peer schools with robust financial aid resources can provide students with more attractive offers during the admissions process.
Creating endowed funds for students with athletic potential would allow Westminster to offer need-based financial aid to student-athletes who contribute to every aspect of the school community. Additional resources could help fund recruiting efforts, support athletic trainers and offset coaching expenses.
Endowing a chair for a coach offers alumni and parents an enduring way to express their gratitude. Most Westminster coaches serve as classroom teachers, advisors and corridor supervisors. This provides students multiple settings to ask questions, seek feedback and gain support from a trusted coach — both during and following the afternoon program. While embodying the roles of instructor and mentor, Westminster coaches create accountability and a team culture. They encourage student-athletes to reach their full potential. During the 2017-1818 academic year, 109 Westminster alumni played a sport in college with a high percentage named captains by their teams.
Having a successful athletic program at Westminster is a vital part of campus life and helps bring the community closer together. It also instills a sense of pride among students and tells prospective families that, with proper coaching and development, students will flourish during their time on Williams Hill.
Endowing a chair for a coach offers alumni and parents an enduring way to express their gratitude. Most Westminster coaches serve as classroom teachers, advisors and corridor supervisors. This provides students multiple settings to ask questions, seek feedback and gain support from a trusted coach — both during and following the afternoon program. While embodying the roles of instructor and mentor, Westminster coaches create accountability and a team culture. They encourage student-athletes to reach their full potential. During the 2017-1818 academic year, 109 Westminster alumni played a sport in college with a high percentage named captains by their teams.
Having a successful athletic program at Westminster is a vital part of campus life and helps bring the community closer together. It also instills a sense of pride among students and tells prospective families that, with proper coaching and development, students will flourish during their time on Williams Hill.
A supportive relationship between the athletic and arts programs at Westminster has led to student-athletes becoming increasingly involved in the arts.
All students are required to take part in the afternoon program at Westminster. For many, that means playing on an athletic team, while for others, it means participating in the arts. For some students, it means doing both. For example, it’s not uncommon for winter season athletes to take part in the winter musical. Students make this extra commitment because they are driven to grow in multiple areas and to contribute to the school community.
All students are required to take part in the afternoon program at Westminster. For many, that means playing on an athletic team, while for others, it means participating in the arts. For some students, it means doing both. For example, it’s not uncommon for winter season athletes to take part in the winter musical. Students make this extra commitment because they are driven to grow in multiple areas and to contribute to the school community.
Athletic Support Opportunities
ENDOWED FUNDS
Endowment gifts generate income in perpetuity and secure a foundation for student and faculty support. They make it possible to strengthen the vibrancy of existing arts offerings, create new opportunities, attract talented students and empower Westminster’s outstanding arts faculty.
Endowment gifts generate income in perpetuity and secure a foundation for student and faculty support. They make it possible to strengthen the vibrancy of existing arts offerings, create new opportunities, attract talented students and empower Westminster’s outstanding arts faculty.
Donors have the opportunity to discuss preferences and help shape priorities for these endowed funds.
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Department Chair $1.5 million Fully support the position of Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair at Westminster. Scholarship Opportunities for Fine Arts Students $1.25 million Allow Westminster School to bring talented visual and performing arts students to the school community:
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Director of the Theater Chair $1.25 million Endow the position of Director of the Theater in perpetuity at Westminster School. Fine Arts Program Operations $100,000–$500,000 Fully support the operations of a fine arts program in perpetuity at Westminster School. Examples include the Friday Nights at Westminster series of readings and musical performances, culture draws to attend theater performances in Hartford and curating campus gallery spaces. |
Make A Gift
To discuss a capital gift, please contact Newell Grant ’99, Director of Advancement, at (860) 408-3058 or ngrant@westminster-school.org.
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To discuss a capital gift, please contact Newell Grant ’99, Director of Advancement, at (860) 408-3058 or ngrant@westminster-school.org.
To make a gift to The Westminster Fund in support of students, faculty and programs, please click the button below.
