Ancient and avant-garde: The music of Garry Kvistad
Percussionist and instrument-builder celebrates 40 years of making wind chimes and performing with Steve Reich.
Academy welcomes new instructors in music, dance, visual arts, and theatre
New instructors include dancer Jurijs Safonovs, vocal coach Elizabeth Gray, and artist Russ Orlando.
Foa scholarship provides a ‘little push’ for young actors
NCIS: Los Angeles star Barrett Foa reflects on his own time at Camp, and why he gives to Interlochen.
Getting to know John Bogley
Interlochen’s new Vice President of Philanthropy shares his favorite works of art, northern Michigan connections, and philanthropic goals.
Motifs: July/August 2019
Nic Weinfeld’s commercial success
Motion picture arts alumnus earns accolades for small-screen video advertisements.
Youngest Detroit Symphony Orchestra musician returns to his Interlochen roots
DSO double bassist Nick Myers is an Interlochen Arts Academy alumnus and northern Michigan native.
Traverse City Film Festival to feature works by Interlochen Arts Academy students, present on-campus screening
The campus screening features Tel Aviv on Fire as part of Movies Around the Bay, and the student screening features 12 shorts by Arts Academy students.
Interlochen Center for the Arts hosts Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Interlochen Arts Camp and local high school students are invited to meet with representatives from top colleges and conservatories.
Seven generations ahead
R.B. Annis Botanical Lab brings sustainability to Interlochen Arts Camp.
“Richard III” is “riveting,” says Encore Michigan
The online publication lauds the Interlochen Shakespeare Festival production as a timely and “hopeful allegory.”
Interlochen Center for the Arts to offer free public gardening, ecology seminars
From June to October, Sustainability staff will lead monthly programs in composting, seed saving, native flora and fauna, and more.
In conversation with Josh Groban
Josh Groban opens up about his summers at Interlochen Center for the Arts and the importance of arts education.
Announcing the 2019-20 Arts Academy theatre titles
Theatre title selections will explore the theme of identity and the discovery of self.
Finding pride in your work
Actor and playwright Ryan Spahn opens up about his life, career, and his time at Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Celebrating CREATE AMAZING: The Campaign for Interlochen
Campaign Finale celebration brings the Interlochen family together to see the impact of Interlochen’s record-breaking campaign.
Interlochen Shakespeare Festival presents "Richard III," "The Niceties"
Award-winning festival returns for 12th season.
The declaration and the digital age: The civic studies of Danielle Allen
Harvard professor explores America's democracy from founding to future.
Steve Hayden’s 2019 commencement speech
Interlochen alumnus and Advertising Hall of Fame member shares wisdom and humor with Arts Academy graduates.
In Memoriam: May/June 2019
Motifs: May/June 2019
Interlochen Arts Academy receives Green Ribbon School award
The U.S. Department of Education recognized the Academy’s success in becoming an environmentally conscious, forward-thinking institution
Ian Nelson Jones named Director of Engagement
A lifelong artist, Jones joins Interlochen Center for the Arts to oversee institutional outreach and involvement.
From In The Heights to in the moment
Instructor of Theatre Improvisation Keith Contreras-McDonald shares his favorite improvisation books, strategies for staying sharp, and tips for buying stock in your teen years.