2024 HIGHLIGHTS | Inspiring Collaborations
New York Partnership Flourishes
Four months later, for the second summer in a row, the partnership came to campus. Thanks to a broad base of donor support, 66 students from New York youth arts organizations received scholarships to attend Camp. This support included a new endowed Camp scholarship established by Dr. Kate Levin (IAC/NMC 76-79, IAA 79-80). Interlochen also welcomed faculty members from New York partner programs to campus during Camp. Faculty members saw their students in action and met with Interlochen faculty and staff, further deepening the collaboration. Plans are well underway to continue the many aspects of the partnership in the coming school year. This thriving collaboration is emblematic of Interlochen’s efforts to nourish relationships with art educators, especially those in historically underserved communities, nationwide. Our success with the New York partnership is in large part due to the generous support of the Pinkerton Foundation, which has embraced the importance of collaboration among youth arts organizations. Thanks to the Pinkerton Foundation and the support of a growing number of donors, the outlook is bright for the artistic friendship between Interlochen and young artists in New York.
Interlochen’s ongoing partnership with New York youth arts organizations expanded this year, solidifying this important effort to heighten the skills of talented young artists at home and at Camp. Over the course of the year, Interlochen’s New York presence flourished. Instructors provided workshops and master classes to local arts students in the fall and spring. In March, 20 Arts Academy music and dance students collaborated with and learned from fellow young artists at our partner organizations. The experience culminated in an inspiring performance of talented ensembles at Merkin Hall in Manhattan.
“Inspiring teachers, an awesome setting, talented young people from diverse backgrounds and musical traditions, learning together and from each other. The Pinkerton Foundation is proud to support this beautiful relationship.”
“Interlochen is undoubtedly a magical place. You are surrounded by so much fun and talent. You get to watch yourself and everyone around you improve and accomplish such wonderful things. Thank you for giving me this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Rick Smith, President & CEO, Pinkerton Foundation
— Dana (IAC 22-24), student of NYC’s Harmony Program
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2024 ANNUAL REPORT
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