This unique academy emphasizes Chickasaw and other Southeastern Native American cultures and tribal aesthetics through the fine and performing arts. Students are immersed in an exploration of various artistic fields, career preparatory programming and student-oriented skill development.
Tailored for aspiring artists, participants are presented opportunities in:
- 2D drawing
- 2D painting
- 3D art
- Fashion design
- Culinary art
- Dance
- Digital art
- Music industry
- On-camera acting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Technical theater
- Traditional theater
- Traditional pottery
- Video production
- Vocal music
- Other subjects
All arts academy sessions take place at East Central University (ECU) in Ada, Oklahoma.
Attending the summer session of the academy is a prerequisite for the fall and spring session and any additional sessions offered by the Chickasaw Arts Academy.
Application deadline is May 25.
2022 Summer Session
Students are divided into the following programs to accommodate specific ages and skill levels:
Starting Arts Rotation (STAR) (ages 8-10)
Orientation for students, parents and faculty, July 9
Academy, July 11-15
The one-week experience will culminate with an arts gala highlighting student work and a performing arts showcase Friday, July 15, at ECU, located at 1100 E. 14th St., Ada, Oklahoma.
Academy activities for this age group takes place during the day. Housing and transportation is not provided.
Intermediate (ages 11-13) and Majors (ages 14*-18)
Orientation for students, parents and faculty, July 16
Academy, July 18-22
The summer session will conclude Friday, July 22 with an arts gala to showcase student work with visual art pieces, culinary creations and a showcase incorporating all of the performing arts disciplines into a final production at ECU.
Transportation is not provided. Intermediate academy sessions take place during the day.
Ages 14-18 may stay overnight on campus. Housing is provided for students ages 14-18.
* To attend the majors academy, students must be age 14 by July 16.