Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, Michigan 49643

United States
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Other namesICA, "Inty"
TypeEducational institution, non-profit
Motto"Dedicated to the promotion of world friendship through the universal language of the arts."
Religious affiliationSecular
Established1928
FounderJoseph E. Maddy
PresidentTrey Devey
EnrollmentCamp (summer): 3,344
Academy (school year): ~500
Campus1,200 acres (490 ha), wooded, rural, between two lakes, adjacent to Interlochen State Park
Colors  Blue
  White
Team nameFighting Blueberries
Websitewww.interlochen.org

Interlochen Center for the Arts (/ˈɪntərˈlɒkən/ IN-tər-lock-ən; also known as ICA or Interlochen and previously known as the National Music Camp) is a non-profit corporation which operates arts education programs and performance venues. Established in 1928 by Joseph E. Maddy, Interlochen Center for the Arts is located on a 1,200-acre (490 ha) campus in Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, immediately south of the eponymous community of Interlochen and about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Traverse City.

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