The Grauer Visual & Performing Arts Department presented the 21st annual Grauerpalooza celebration of the Arts, featuring performances from our Middle School and High School music programs, Visual Arts and Multimedia displays, student booths, and more. It was a fantastic event!
From Isaac Langen, Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair:
A huge thanks to everyone involved in Grauerpalooza 2025, our 21st Celebration of the Arts at The Grauer School! The vibe on campus in the afternoon on Friday, May 16, was perfect, featuring a diverse showcase of music with so many musicians and performances from our Middle School and High School music programs. In the gazebo, Visual Arts students made special screen-printed "Grauer Arts" t-shirts with customized paint sprayed over a surfing gorilla design created by Clay B. '25. The Visual Arts and Multimedia display took place in the Justice Center, club booths from Girl Rising and GSA sold food and drinks, Seniors sold items from their Senior businesses, and delicious Mexican food was served by El Puerto Mexican & Seafood Restaurant. We loved seeing families watching the show throughout the quad, meeting current and new-to-Grauer families, and reconnecting with all of the alumni that showed up. It was a fantastic event!
Thanks to Tom Hopper, Johnny King, Dina Treibel, Erin Langen, Spencer Bromley (class of 2010), and all of the teachers and staff who assisted with the event, and thanks to all of the musicians and their family and friends who made Grauerpalooza such a success! Go, Grauer Arts!
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