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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.

Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division presents Romeo and Juliet

Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ ballet to transport audiences to Verona, Italy

With stunning scenic and costume design, Sergei Prokofiev’s romantic score, and original choreography by Interlochen Director of Dance Joseph Morrissey, Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers will entrance and inspire.

January 27, 2022

Interlochen Arts Academy to present in 2024 the staged premiere of "Edmonia," an opera by William Banfield, as culmination of three-year interdisciplinary exploration of the music and art of the African diaspora

The opera celebrates Edmonia Lewis, the acclaimed African American and Native American 19th-century sculptor.

January 26, 2022

A sculpture from Arts Academy student Quoc Bui’s Gold Key-winning entry, “Fite.”

Interlochen Arts Academy students shine in 2022 regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Eighty-four students from all seven artistic disciplines received accolades in the West Central Michigan region of the prestigious national arts competition.

January 21, 2022