Looking At Art

Tradition Carries On

Headmaster William Probsting started a tradition that has woven a colorful tapestry of art history knowledge through generations of Westfield students. Teacher Deborah has been carrying on this responsibility of fostering creativity in our Kindergarten to 8th-grade students during bi-weekly gatherings.

Our alumni often reminisce about the Monday morning all-school gatherings when they sat silently in an auditorium staring at slides (yes, the ones with the slide projector!) and learning about different artists and their mediums. They may not have been so enthusiastic about these gatherings at the time, but they now realize that those Looking at Art sessions sparked a love for the arts that has stayed with them. 

Today, Teacher Deborah consciously includes a diverse variety of artists mirroring the varied makeup of our student body. Her commitment to inclusivity is unwavering, as she continues to inspire the next generation.

Members of our community are welcome to join our students every other Thursday morning for a new and fantastic Looking at Art slide lecture.  View this bi-weekly presentation here, also, to learn alongside our students and broaden your own appreciation for art.