Greeley West Performing and Visual Arts

  • Welcome to the Greeley West High Fine and Performing Arts, home of the FINEST Arts students in Greeley! Performing and Visual Arts have been a cornerstone at GWHS since the school opened in 1966.  Please use this as a resource for future, current, and past students and their families!

     

    Future Students:  Please click around to obtain information regarding IB and the Arts, class offerings in the Performing Arts or Visual Arts, Clubs, upcoming events and more. No matter your level of interest in the Arts, there is a place for you at Greeley West.   Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the GWHS Fine Arts Staff for more information on how your artistic needs are met at Greeley West!

     

    Current Students:  Please use any and all of the links to stay current with assignments, contact your teachers, or use the calendar to stay up to date on upcoming events and performances!

     

    Past Students: Please drop a line to keep your former teachers apprised of your successes!  It is wonderful for our current and future students to see how your time at GWHS helped prepare you for your life after High School. If you have photos from your time at GWHS, please send them so they can get added to the photo roll.

Common Questions

  • I want to focus on the Arts….shouldn’t I go to an Arts school?

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    West is an Arts School!  We offer an Arts Concentrated Pathway where you can learn everything you need to know to be college and career ready in your area of interest!
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  • Can I do the ARTS if I am in IB or AVID?

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    Yes!  If you are in IB, you can follow your interests and concentration  (IB MUSIC, IB ARTS, IB THEATRE, IB FILM, IB DANCE) as your 6th subject and eventually earn a weighted grade in that discipline.   Or, simply as one of your electives!
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  • Can I earn College Credit in the Arts?

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    YES!  If you are an IB student, or complete the Concentrated Arts Pathways you can earn college credit from your DP Arts Courses!!
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  • Do I have to own an instrument in High School?

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    While it is wonderful if you do, there are school instruments you can use during your time at WEST! 

     
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  • What if I have previous skills? Do I have to take beginning classes?

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    Most of the Performing Arts classes allow for an audition to be placed in the correct ensemble.  Reach out to the teacher of the class you would like to take with any additional questions!
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  • Do you have more Questions?

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    Submit all your questions regarding our program to one of our faculty members!  The Greeley West Fine Arts Staff is here to help you have the best experience in the Arts!
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