The University of Akron’s Arts Academy
The Dance Institute | The Music Institute | The Visual Art Institute | The Theatre Institute at Rubber City Theatre
- Mission: To provide high quality arts education to students of all ages.
- Overview: Located within The University of Akron’s modern campus, the Arts Academy brings excellence in arts programing to the community through classes, workshops, exhibits and performance opportunities. Committed to accessible and affordable arts education, the Arts Academy offers Scholarships and no-fee payment plans.
- Conservatory Setting: Taught by experienced faculty, including nationally acclaimed guest artists, we’re ready to meet you wherever you are on your artistic journey. Our programming offers a variety of classes in dance, music and visual art. Register your budding artist for a watercolor class or private music lessons, or perhaps drop into an adult dance class for you!
New! High School Summer Music Camps: June 8th-June 12th
New! University of Akron's Summer Dance Camp Intensive: June 8th-June 12th
Summer Arts Camp 2026!
June 8th-June 19th
9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Featuring a camp performances TBA are 6/19 and 6/20
Our Summer Arts Camp is back and better than ever! Your student will spend their morning on campus at the University of Akron immersed in the arts. They will start their day in visual art class, exploring artists and their techniques through multimedia applications. Next up, Music Class! Here they will pick up an age-appropriate instrument like the Ukelele and learn how to read music. Then they will head to the theatre for fun and interactive theatre games with Rubber City Theatre. After lunch on campus, students will head into rehearsal for our camp production TBA.
Back this year: You have flexibility to choose to attend all day or just for the morning or afternoon sessions. Every child enrolled in the full day or afternoon session will receive a role in the production. Everyone in the show must attend both weeks of the camp. Space is limited—so don’t wait!
Contact Information
Sarah Bailey
Manager, Arts Preparatory Division
School of Dance, Theatre & Arts Administration
sbailey1@uakron.edu
330-972-794