Watch Our Instructors In Action!

The Midwest Artist Academy strives to provide high-impact, inclusive, and transformative, arts-themed educational opportunities for gifted, talented, and div...

(Click above to watch a 3 minute video on what the Academy is, and what it can—with your help!)

Hands down, the greatest resource of the Midwest Artist Academy is its incredible faculty!

Dr. Chiayu Hsu, Dr. Arthur Grothe, Jo Ellen Burke, Kathryn Ann Key and Maggie Pahos are practicing artists and teachers wholly committed to helping you grow your art. Next summer, you’ll work closely alongside them to learn exactly what it takes to make art your life.

Take a moment to check out the videos and essay (below!) to learn more about who they are, what they do, and why they’re here for you!

Meet MAA Music Instructor Dr. Chiayu Hsu!

In which Dr. Chiayu Hsu shares her own beginnings as a musician, and how adversity paved the way to success.

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Meet MAA Theatre Instructor Professor Arthur Grothe!

Learn about Arthur's first acting gigs, and why he thinks you ought to join him this summer on the stage.

Meet MAA Art Instructor Jo Ellen Burke!

In which visual artist Jo Ellen Burke reflects on an unexpected discovery that contributed to her development as an artist.

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Check out the Reel for Dance Instructor Kathryn Ann Key!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Read This Essay By MAA Writing Instructor Maggie Pahos!

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Meet MAA Community Coordinator Sarah Jayne Johnson!

In which Sarah Jayne Johnson talks writing, aliens, and why you should apply to the MAA today!

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Meet MAA Founder & Director B.J. Hollars!

In which Midwest Artist Academy Founder and Director B.J. Hollars shares about his early writing ("My Brother The Little Devil"), and how his humble efforts ...