Missouri Fine Arts Academy

MFAA 2024 students dance on stage

MFAA 2025: June 1-14

The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated sophomore, junior and senior high school student artists in the disciplines of visual arts/mixed media, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music (instrumental and vocal).

Applications accepted Oct. 14, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025.
Tuition is free for MFAA 2025 thanks to the support of the State of Missouri and private donations.

Graphics that reads "Let's Start The Journey"

Let MFAA 2025 be a remarkable journey of self-discovery: Create art and connect with your peers and our experts to learn and grow as young artists.

Join the journey by exploring various forms of art such as music, visual arts, creative writing, dance, and theatre to express who you are.

MFAA News & Announcements

  • MFAA now accepting applications for 2025 Academy
    MFAA now accepting applications for 2025 Academy
    Monday October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
    The next session of the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is scheduled for June 1-14, 2025 on the Springfield campus of Missouri State University. Missouri high school students interested in attending can apply online starting Oct. 14, 2024. The application portal will be available through Jan. 31, 2025. In addition, the Academy is accepting resident assistant […]
  • Dr. Fatih Benzer honored with Kenneth Marantz Fellows Award
    Dr. Fatih Benzer honored with Kenneth Marantz Fellows Award
    Thursday May 9, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
    He is being recognized for exceptional achievement in art education.
  • MFAA 2024 set for June 2-15
    MFAA 2024 set for June 2-15
    Monday October 16, 2023 at 3:10 p.m.
    Accepting student applications Oct. 16, 2023 through Jan. 28, 2024.
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