Arts Academy

A student in a white hoodie stands against a fall landscape.
From Xiamen to Interlochen: Xiye Chen finds community, excellence, and purpose at Arts Academy

A young dancer dressed as a baker leaps into the air onstage.
Born for the stage: A freshman dancer finds his rhythm at Interlochen

Black and white professional portrait of Charlotte Shao
Fashion beyond boundaries: Designer Charlotte Shao stays true to her creative soul amid international acclaim

Professional headshots of Megan Rivkin, Timothy Jones, and Katia Waxman.
Interlochen Arts Academy welcomes new faculty for 2025-26 academic year

Tim Abrams works on an animation project at Interlochen Arts Academy.
Detroit-born trumpet player and animator Timothy Abrams finds connections to opportunity through Interlochen and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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Ready to fly: Interlochen’s Student Support Team ensures that freshman students are cared for in their first year at boarding school and beyond

Eileen Baumgarten, Andrea Chen, Annie Meyer, and William Watson.
Four Arts Academy students selected as 2026 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

Three dancers dressed in stylized Arabian costumes pose onstage.
The Best High Schools for Dance: A Parent's Guide

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How to choose the right creative writing high school: A checklist for parents and students

Brave Irene
Interlochen Arts Academy Theatre Division to bring ‘Brave Irene’ to Edinburgh Festival Fringe