Est. 2018
Our mission is to enhance lives through the arts by creating an environment where creativity thrives, individuals are moved, and the community is inspired to get involved in the journey of artistic expression
The Academy.
06/11/2026
If you find yourself at the Arts Festival this weekend be sure to swing by the Frozen Drink booth at Main & Civic Center (behind the Bicentennial Park Amphitheater). A WAPA Crew will be staffing it on Friday night and our buddies from Indianola will be there Saturday and Sunday. We get a cut of the sales and all of the tips!
06/05/2026
I spy 👀 one of our WAPA students as the LEAD ROLE in BEETLEJUICE JR!! 👏 👏 Well done, Max!!! Break all the legs!!!!
The perfect wrap-up to the year! The weather was great and the music was even better...then the alumni joined in. This song (Birdland) was supposed to end the evening but the crowd wanted more. Not sure we have even done an encore before, and it was clear the band had not planned to do one, but their rendition of Vehicle was as high spirited as Birdland.
Kudo to Mr. Mitchell, current, and past members of the Whetstone Jazz Ensemble for a great night.
05/30/2026
Join us at the Park of Roses for the last WAPA performance of the year. It is the unofficial end of the school year and the start of summer.
Rumor has it LOTS of alumni will be joining the Whetstone Jazz Ensembles for the last couple songs. The weather should be great and the music even better.
05/26/2026
Hello all! We are moving indoors! We are in the PAC (Auditorium) for the Banquet! ChillJoy is still here for your enjoyment!
05/26/2026
Tonight! 🌟 Our annual WAPA Awards Banquet! Hoping 🤞the weather ☔️ holds out and we can still enjoy the event outside! 😊 ☀️
05/22/2026
TONIGHT! Come out for a fun-filled powerhouse of an evening of performances! 🤩 ONE NIGHT ONLY starts at 7PM, Doors open @ 6:30. Limited tickets 🎟️ still available at WAPA.NET! 😋 Light appetizers and refreshments! See you there! 🤘
05/20/2026
Auditions 🤩 are on their way for next year’s ensemble of Vocal Impact! 🎤 Good luck 🙏 to everyone!! Break legs!! 👏 👏
05/08/2026
Come out to the Spring Concert featuring WHS Orchestra, Mixed Choir, and the all new VOCAL IMPACT! This will be senior and alumni night! Hope to see you there on Thursday May 14th @ 7PM!
| Monday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |