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Ken Larson stands with a trumpet bell in his hands in front of a wall covered with metal tools.
Meet the trumpet wizard: How Interlochen Arts Academy instructor Ken Larson went from playing instruments to making them

Into the Woods graphic.
Interlochen Arts Academy theatre students travel back in time with 80s-inspired production of ‘Into the Woods’

A student adjusts an ARRI light.
What’s in DeRoy? Tour a young filmmaker’s paradise with Director of Film & New Media Michael Mittelstaedt

A teacher speaks to a group of seated students.
Here are the top boarding schools in Michigan

An Interdisciplinary Arts student operates a butterfly-shaped shadow puppet as Alexandra Herryman watches.
Seeing puppets in a new light: Interdisciplinary Arts students explore shadow puppetry in weeklong workshop

Two students smile, one clapping and the other looking at her writing on a laptop.
New for Arts Camp 2025: Playwriting Intensive helps students discover their authentic voices, build foundations in dramatic writing

Glenn Seven Allen
Camp alumnus Glenn Seven Allen to perform with fellow alumni, current/former Interlochen faculty and staff at Great Lakes Center for the Arts

A student in a light blue shirt works on a self-portrait beside a window looking out into the forest.
5 tips for creating a winning arts audition or portfolio

Interlochen Arts Academy visual arts students from Conor Fagan's Public Art class
Traverse City Light & Power partners with students from Interlochen Arts Academy for 'Art on Infrastructure' during Public Power Week

Three students put their arms around each other and smile at the camera.
How to overcome homesickness at boarding school