Art
The power of the Arts is a phenomenon known and appreciated by many. It can be seen in the bright eyes of a young child attending the theater for the first time and heard in the cheers of a packed stadium when the musician returns for an encore. Experiencing the Arts connects us to something greater than ourselves. It connects us to one another and to all human experience. At the end of her senior year, Iona Kruger ’21 reflected on this very phenomenon, which was only enhanced by the restrictions imposed by the pandemic: “During my time at Exeter I have achieved a deep connection to music and theater. With strict safety measures in place, this winter the PEA theater and dance department was able to perform an original musical in-person before a limited live (and virtual) audience. As a senior very involved in music arts, this was an important production and a meaningful way to celebrate new ways for a cast to come together.”
More than a quarter of Exeter’s student body participates in theatrical productions each term; more than 150 students take dance classes or participate in the 16 student-run dance clubs; Exonians can pick and choose from a dozen innovative art studio courses; and half of all students participate in the Academy’s flourishing music program. Gifts to The Exeter Fund enhance the experience of each and every one of Exeter’s Arts students and the exceptional facilities that support their passions.
