Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen Center for the Arts (/ˈɪntərˈlɒkən/ IN-tər-lock-ən; also known as I.C.A. or Inty) is a non-profit corporation which operates arts education institutions and performance venues. Established in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy, Interlochen Center for the Arts is located on a 1,200-acre (490 ha) campus in Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, near the eponymous community of Interlochen.^[1]^[2]

Interlochen Center for the Arts

I.C.A., "Inty"

Educational institution, non-profit

"Dedicated to the promotion of world friendship through the universal language of the arts."

Secular

1928

Joseph E. Maddy

Trey Devey

Camp (summer): 3000
Academy (school year): 500

1,200 acres (490 ha), wooded, rural, between two lakes, adjacent to Interlochen State Park

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Fighting Blueberries

www.interlochen.org

National Medal of Arts: In 2006, Interlochen Center for the Arts was named recipient of the , one of the highest honors bestowed by the President of the United States and National Endowment for the Arts on individuals or institutions that have contributed substantially to the growth and advancement of the arts.^[14] Interlochen president emeritus Jeffrey Kimpton received the award on behalf of Interlochen Center for the Arts from President George W. Bush in an Oval Office ceremony.^[15]

National Medal of Arts

Presidential Scholars in the Arts: Interlochen Arts Academy is a perennial front-runner among American high schools in its production of , having produced more recipients of the award than any other school in the nation.^[16]