Instructors in the Academy of the Arts are professional musicians. Some are graduates of UA Fort Smith and many have advanced degrees. Academy faculty members have trained with professional musicians from around the world. They perform regularly as soloists, accompanists, or with ensembles. Most are active members of professional music organizations at the local, state, and national levels.
- Lin Chen, Summer Camp - Art
- Ward Eagleton, Trumpet
- David Ewing, Percussion
- David Fountain, Piano
- Kate Frank, Theatre Director
- Missy Gipson, Theatre Director
- Roxane LaCombe, Voice
- Dalana Marchant, Piano
- Nancy Mathis, Theatre Director, Voice
- Gaye McClure, Children's Choir Director
- William Reyes, Guitar
- Alice Sanders, Piano, KinderKidz
- Leah Schumpert, Summer Camp - Dance
- Echo Sibley, Theatre Director, Voice, KinderKidz
- Bob Stevenson, Theatre Director
- Christine Taylor, Flute
- Rosilee Walker, Artistic Director
- Jennifer Woodside, Summer Camp - Dance
- Alexandra Zacharella, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, KinderKidz

