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 enjoy the privilege of using the excellent teaching, performing, and learning facilities that UA Fort Smith has to offer. Each semester, students also have wonderful opportunities to perform. Included are plays, musicals, solo recitals, exhibits, master class performances with guest artists, tours, and concerts with UA Fort Smith and community music ensembles. Through our programs we are currently reaching nearly 500 children yearly for the arts.

Our distinguished faculty of artists are outstanding in their field. They have trained in some of the finest conservatories in the world and perform as soloists, in chamber ensembles, in Broadway productions, and in opera.

Two performance series have evolved from the development of the Academy. Through our partnership with the Young Actors Guild, we are able to present the ShowTime Series. This is a yearly series that offers both large and small theatre productions presented by students who are participating in our Academy theatre program. Students have the privilege of working with theatre directors of national reputation through these productions.

The Academy of the Arts in connection with the UA Fort Smith Music Department is also pleased to present the Distinguished Artists Series, a four-concert set of classical chamber and solo masterpieces presented by artists of national distinction. This series not only promotes the classical performing arts, but also allows our Academy students a wonderful and rare opportunity to work under these talented artists during their stay.

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Fall/Spring Programs

• Choir Connection
• Choir Auditions
• Instrumental Studies
• Vocal Studies
• Theatre Studies
• Musikgarten
• Art Classes

Performance Series

• Distinguished Artists Series
• Showtime Series
• Master Classes

Summer Programs

• Private Music Lessons
• Musikgarten of UA Fort Smith
• Summer Camp Explozion
• KinderKidz Camp
• Xtreme Artz KidFest

General Information

• Academy Awards Program
• Events Calendar
• Faculty and Staff Contact Information
• Gifts and Donations
• Kaleidicon Scholarship Program
• Location of the Academy
• Policies and Procedures
• T-Shirt Order Form(PDF)
• Tuition And Fees

Registration Forms

• Summer Registration Form

• KinderKidz Summer Camp 2009

• Summer Camp Explozion 2009 Registration Form

• Fall 09 Acting Classes / Readers Theatre

• Fall 09 Art Classes

• Fall 09 Childrens Choir and Show Choir Kidz

• Fall 09 Choir Audition Form

• Fall 09 Musikgarten

• Fall 09 Private Lessons / Drum Team

• Fall 09 YAG Players

• Spring 10 Acting Classes / Readers Theatre

• Spring 10 Art Classes

• Spring 10 Childrens Choir and Show Choir Kidz

• Spring 10 Private Lessons / Drum Team

• Spring 10 Musikgarten

• Spring 10 YAG Players

• Spring 10 Schoolhouse Rock Live

• Kaleidicon Scholarship Application Form