Visual Arts
Why Study Visual Arts at Interlochen
Refine your technique and artistic ideas in a creative, supportive environment. Find your personal vision with focused studio time, as you practice visual skills and experiment with different materials alongside other artists.
Whether you're a camper in our summer programs, a student at our Arts Academy, a virtual student in Interlochen Online, or continuing your education at College of Creative Arts, Interlochen is the place to follow your creative passion.
Summer Arts Camp
Visual Arts ProgramsArts Boarding School
Visual Arts MajorOnline Arts Programs
Virtual InstructionLifelong Learning
Visual Arts WorkshopsEducation as Creative Expression
No matter your age or the program you select, your experience at Interlochen will help you develop your creative process and grow as an artist.
Become Part of a Community of Artists
Our renowned faculty and guest instructors provide personalized feedback, guidance, and encouragement to help you reflect and grow.
Display Your Vision
In all our programs, you'll have the opportunity to exhibit your work in front of your peers, instructors, and the public.
Beauty Everywhere You Look
Our stunning Dow Center for the Visual Arts is equipped with both cutting-edge tools and exceptional views. Be inspired by nature as you learn how to master your medium.
Visual Arts News & Features
From a small locker to a renovated schoolhouse, alternative gallery spaces on the Interlochen campus showcase visual art in new and innovative ways.
The school’s popular annual multidisciplinary showcase will take place Friday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m.
An exhibition by Arts Academy alum Oaklee Thiele at the Grand Rapids Art Museum amplifies the voices of those who often feel forgotten or pushed aside by society.
Juried Student Exhibition Opening and Awards
Friday, January 28, 2022 - 6 p.m.
Dow Center for Visual Arts FREE, no tickets required
Visual Arts: Junior Pop-up Exhibition Opening
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 6 p.m.
Dow Center for Visual Arts FREE, no tickets required
Visual Arts: Thesis I Exhibition Opening
Friday, April 8, 2022 - 6 p.m.
Dow Center for Visual Arts FREE, no tickets required