Unlock $100 for Scholarships!
When you make your gift of any size to the Annual Fund by May 31, Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, economist and devoted Interlochen supporter, will donate an additional $100 as part of the Create Amazing Opportunities Challenge.
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Together, with all those who hold Interlochen dear, we invite you to join us in our campaign to CREATE AMAZING, and set the stage for Interlochen’s second century as a beacon of arts and culture and leader in arts education.
Ann Marie Brink – Viola Power
Ann Marie Hudson Brink still remembers the difficulty of trying to talk her parents into letting her come to Interlochen Arts Academy. More
For The Love of Music, Dance and Interlochen
What do you do if you love classical music, dance and Interlochen? More
New scholarships building new legacies
Two new endowed scholarships are already touching lives: the Barbara Taylor Sandys Dance Scholarship and the Ann & Byron Hanson Camp Scholarship. More
Paying back, moving forward
A scholarship enabled Candace Wiebener (IAC/NMC 60-63; IAC St 68-71) to attend Camp. More
Robert B. Annis: His Scientific and Philanthropic Legacy
Robert B. Annis’ fascination with radio began during his high school years. Born in 1907 in Connorsville, Ind., Annis excelled in both academic and artistic subjects from his childhood onward. More
Shirley Young has never forgotten her cultural and artistic roots.
Young was born in China, but spent most of her formative years living in the United States. More
Supporting Interlochen, Bringing Students Together
For Becky Ruthven, her connection to Interlochen began through her family. More
The Reisz family finds Interlochen and Interlochen finds support
Julie Reisz’s search for Interlochen began when her son Eli’s first marimba lesson ended. More
The Will to Give
Her last will & testament was dated March 16, 1996. In it, Candace “Candy” Hughes, of very sound mind and very good health, specified to “Give, Devise and Bequeath” her costume books and home to Interlochen Center for the Arts. More
Using “Warm Hands, Cold Hands” to Advance Planned Gifts During a Lifetime
For CREATE AMAZING donors Nancy and Phil Meek, it all started with a picnic basket. More
Eight students over 16 years have received the creative writing scholarship.
Rocio Anica first found Interlochen not through writing, but through music when she saw a poster for Interlochen Arts Academy in her high school’s choir room. More
You Are Never Too Young
A young, extraordinary alumnus you helped gives back to his alma mater. Bryan Dunnewald was an extraordinary student at Interlochen Arts Academy. Thankfully, he continues to share his gifts… More
Making Giving a Part of Living
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” － Winston Churchill More
The Transformation of a Daughter Inspires Philanthropy
When their daughter, Carly, told them she wanted to go to the Interlochen Arts Academy for her junior and senior years of high school, Bill and Linda Nelson were skeptical. More
Making an Annual Gift Continue in Perpetuity: Robert Anderson (Univ. Men 65-66, ICCA 05-13)
Meet Robert Anderson. Since 2001, Robert has spent his summers in northern Michigan—becoming a familiar face on the Interlochen campus. More
