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Mission

Interlochen Center for the Arts engages and inspires people worldwide through excellence in educational, artistic, and cultural programs.

History

Founded in 1928, Interlochen Center for the Arts began as a national music camp and has evolved into a leading cultural institution.

Leadership

Trey Devey became the eighth president of Interlochen Center for the Arts on June 12, 2017.

Recent News & Stories

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Update: Road Construction Near Interlochen

The 2026 board of trustees pose for a photo in front of a stone wall. Standing in the back row is Ozzy Oguz, Chris Sogard, David Inglish. Standing in the front row is Paula Jo Kemler, Lisa Laplace.
Interlochen Board of Trustees welcomes new members, leaders at July 2026 meeting

Dr. David Wu begins his role as vice chair as five new members—David Inglish, Paula Jo Kemler, Oguzhan Oguz, Chris Sogard, and Engagement Council President Lisa Laplace—join the Board.

Two Camp counselors prepare to welcome students to Institutes week.
In pictures: Arts Camp 2026

Celebrating the creativity, connection, and joyful moments that filled Interlochen this summer.

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Interlochen Center for the Arts in the News

visual arts at interlochen arts camp
The Washington Post 
Interlochen has been building an arts-education hub for almost a century. Now it’s all about building artists.
two students studying at interlochen arts academy
U.S. News & World Report
What to expect in private arts schools
Les Préludes performance in 2019
The New York Times
I found myself at band camp
Dr. Leslie B. Dunner conducts the Arts Academy Orchestra in Miami
gothamist
The New York Philharmonic heralds a groundbreaking new season
Trey Devey at Dance Center dedication
One Detroit
Interlochen Center for the Arts completes campus master plan and envisions future
A violinist rehearses in a practice cabin.
The Information
The most rigorous summer programs for Silicon Valley's next generation
A female African American student poses as the titular character Edmonia
The Ticker
Interlochen Raises The Bar For Edmonia
les preludes during interlochen arts camp
The Violin Channel
Interlochen Center for the Arts inducted into American Classical Music Hall of Fame
Christian Trimmingham
Forbes
Meet the U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2024
 
Dr. Dunner on Arts Engines Youtube
YouTube
Dr. Leslie B. Dunner on Arts Engines with Aaron Dworkin
The Music Center
Newsweek
100 best boarding schools in America
Masked dancers rehearse on a tennis court
Pointe
Why planning summer study this year is more complicated than ever