We’re sitting across the kitchen island sketching each other’s portraits. It's 1:37 a.m. This is the first time I've had my portrait drawn. I’ve had a lot of firsts this past week.
European Southwest Classroom: Goes to Scottsdale
Apr 20, 2021 8:25:26 AMMountain Classroom: Northern Arizona Adventures
Apr 19, 2021 3:24:25 PMEuropean /Southwest Art Classroom: Exploring our Area
Apr 14, 2021 8:00:00 AMMountain Classroom: Coyote Gulf Reflections
Apr 13, 2021 8:13:01 AMAfter an exhilarating first week of exploration and acclimation, we found ourselves preparing for our first expedition in Utah at Coyote Gulch. The day leading up to this journey was filled with much excitement and organization. Before we were to head out, we had to pack up our backpacks with a variety of basic essentials, among them, group gear, clothing, a week’s worth of meals and WAG bags.
Mountain Classroom: Red Rocks Orientation
Apr 8, 2021 2:30:00 PMThis Sunday, after one hour of sleep and a two hour drive to Boston, I boarded the early morning flight to Vegas with all but two of my Mountain Classroom mates. The flight was long, long enough to do some real thinking. I sat in my seat, contemplating my decision to go on this trip. Was I prepared?
European/Southwest Art Classroom: Launching Spring 2021
Apr 6, 2021 8:54:48 AMAcademic Concentration Program Spotlight: Beth Deslauriers '21
Mar 25, 2021 10:39:57 AMThe creative studies concentration provides added perspectives for students who are passionate about the arts by requiring them to engage in multiple artistic disciplines throughout their time at Proctor. As a prolific studio artist and 3 year junior, Beth jumped into the Winter drama performance her junior year and stuck with the challenge making a fantastic impact on stage. For her capstone she returns to her visual art to create dozens of surreal portraits inspired by reclaimed glass she collected along the East River while in quarantine. This was a shift from the oils and markers Beth used to create portraits previously.
Mountain Classroom: ISGE and Reflections
Mar 10, 2021 8:00:00 AMTwo months ago, a group of ten Proctor students and two instructors arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada to launch Proctor’s winter Mountain Classroom program during what would be the most challenging months of the Covid-19 global pandemic. The past eight weeks have been nothing short of life-changing for those ten students. Read about their final independent student group expedition through the eyes of Ayla below.