Arts Academy

A group of Interlochen students smile at the camera.
Learning the Art of Giving Back: Reflections from the Student Philanthropy Team

Professional headshot of a Parul Kapur with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a teal embroidered top and earrings, smiling gently while facing the camera against a softly blurred indoor background with framed artwork.
Novelist, journalist, and literary critic Parul Kapur honored with Pattis Family Foundation Creative Arts Book Award

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Courage to jump: How Cecilia Tooley got into the high school of her dreams

A student wearing a blue Interlochen hoodie poses against a lake at sunset.
A stage without borders: One musical theatre student’s journey from China to Interlochen

A student wearing a colorful scarf gazes excitedly at an orange in her hand.
From Guatemala to Interlochen: Maria De la Roca Covarrubias shares her story

A group of students pose with their instructors in a theatre dressing room.
Theatre students learn from hair and makeup design legend Jerrilyn Duckworth

A large building with warmly-lit studio windows overlooks a shoreline at dusk.
How To Find The Best Boarding Schools For Your Child

A student works with clay in a studio surrounded by trees.
Visual arts students shine in off-campus contests and exhibitions

Two students pose witn an instructor in front of a life-size sculpture of Shrek.
From Brazil to Interlochen: Ramiro Neto finds friendship, career connections, and new skills in an action-packed postgraduate year

Three student dancers in colorful costumes hug each other and smile.
Time to sparkle: A freshman dancer shares highlights from her first year at Interlochen Arts Academy