Students across Proctor's visual arts studios immerse themselves in hands-on artistic pursuits from ceramics to metalworking, guided by instructors who help transform challenges into growth opportunities. This commitment to arts education as fundamental rather than optional fosters creativity, resilience, and cultural awareness.

Music Director Garrett Gleason is crafting a program that balances traditional training with modern production skills, while building community through varied live performances. His approach encourages non-musicians to engage with performances, creating a culture where both performers and audiences feel connected.

Proctor's Performing Arts Department is thrilled to present Lost in Yonkers as its fall play production. Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores the complexities of family dynamics and resilience, focusing on two young brothers navigating life with their stern grandmother in 1942 in Yonkers, New York.

Art performances and athletics were at the center of this weekend’s Holderness Day festivities, but in reality, it was Proctor’s culture that was on display.

Proctor's commitment to arts education is grounded in neuroscientific research which explains how participation in the arts rebalances us and reduces stress, stimulates neuroplasticity, and activates memory and creativity. 

At Proctor, a typical day blends diverse experiences – from classroom learning and campus-wide activities to athletic competitions and artistic pursuits. Amidst this busy schedule, students and faculty find meaning in both large community events and small interactions.

Under the guidance of Art Curator Molly Leith, several buildings across campus transform into ever-rotating gallery spaces, providing community members with opportunities for creative inspiration.

The Class of 2024 has contributed significantly to Proctor’s afternoon programs and arts over the past four years. Be sure to take note of the names below and follow their careers in college and beyond. 

Proctor’s Performing Arts Department presents its spring performance, Clue, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Norris Family Theater.