Take a Journey through The Arts
Let Your Talents Soar!

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Academy of the Arts is the premier center for the visual and performing arts. A division of Lifelong Learning, the Academy offers private and class instruction in music and theatre to children and adults of all ages and skill levels. In addition, our summer camp offers activities in music, theatre, dance, and art.

The mission of the Academy is to stand at the forefront as the leader in the visual and performing arts. We seek to develop life skills in each student such as creativity, social skills, and self-confidence. As we design innovative programs and serve as a mentor to students, our standard of excellence will be recognized across the state and region.

Students in our program will enjoy the privilege of using the excellent teaching, performing, and learning facilities that UA Fort Smith has to offer, all the way from the Breedlove stage, music computer lab, our state-of-the-art electronic pianos, teaching studios and rehearsal rooms, to the nine-foot Steinway concert grand piano in our performance hall.

Each semester, students will have wonderful opportunities to perform. Included will be plays, musicals, solo recitals, master class performances with guest artists, and concerts with UA Fort Smith music ensembles.

Our distinguished faculty of artists are outstanding in their field. They have trained in some of the finest conservatories in the world. Our faculty perform as soloists, in chamber ensembles, in Broadway productions, and in opera. Most are active members of professional music and theatre organizations at the local, state, and national levels.