Missouri Fine Arts Academy

01/16/2026

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Applications for MFAA 2026 are due soon. Apply by Jan. 30! Tuition is free. MFAA.MissouriState.edu

The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated student artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative ...

10/14/2025

Applications are now open for MFAA 2026 set for May 31-June 13. Spread the word to MO high school artists. Deadline is Jan. 30. Learn more ⬇️

The Academy runs May 31 - June 13. Applications accepted through end of January.

06/13/2025

Broadway entertainers and educators Josh and Emily Young joined us on Thursday evening (June 12) for a musical theatre masterclass. (Photos by John Di Fatta.) 🤩

06/12/2025

Wednesday evening (June 11) was for the much anticipated Student Showcase. These young artists and performers are spectacular! Enjoy sample photos by photographer John Di Fatta.

06/12/2025

Students enjoyed a non-academic day on Tuesday (June 10) attending workshops offered by our talented RAs. Workshops covered a range of activities such as collage, dance, art advocacy, improvisational theatre, small-scale painting, blackout poetry, creative nonfiction and more. The day ended with an amazing recital by trombonist Dr. Jason Hausback, accompanied by Dr. Perry Mears, followed by a Q&A session with the student audience. (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/11/2025

A few more photos of our incredible faculty during Monday's Faculty Showcase. (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/11/2025

Day 9 (Monday) was spent focused on our interdisciplinary and discipline-specific courses, followed by an instructive Faculty Showcase. (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/09/2025

The second week of began with an opportunity to paint a mural at the Jenny Lincoln Park. Pretty cool, huh?! Back inside yesterday evening, guest artist Dr. Vikas Gupta serenaded the crowd with sitar music. (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/08/2025

The first week of capped off with an epic Art Jam! 🎉 (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/07/2025

Friday was musical with lots of playing in the "Music is the Universal Language" class. The day's Assembly was one of the most fun with creative roll calls, creative writings and a collaborative one-word poetry session. Director Benzer ended the day sharing his artistic career journey, including a Q&A session about the creative process, finding motivation, developing a strong portfolio, and marketing aspects of art. (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/07/2025

It wasn't hard to find smiles on Thursday as students worked on their class projects. 😀 (Photos by John Di Fatta.)

06/05/2025

Some serious creativity and collaboration were on display for Wednesday. (Photos by John Di Fatta.)