The dates for the 2010 School of the Arts are July 25-30 in Rhinelander, WI
Please note: All materials on this site currently pertain to the 2009 School of the ArtsMake this your summer to learn, share, and enjoy the arts in beautiful northern Wisconsin!
The School of the Arts at Rhinelander is a multidisciplinary, hands-on arts program for adults. Each summer more than 300 people gather in northern Wisconsin for one week of intensive learning and creative activity to study with more than 30 instructors. The program is held at the James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and optional graduate credit are available.
Classes/workshops are offered in art and folk art, computer skills, mind, body & spirit, music, photography, small business and nonprofit development, theatre and drama, and writing.
Student & Staff Social
Sunday, July 19
Check in and on-site registration
will take place from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, July 20 at James Williams
Middle School. Following registration, School of the Arts 2008
kicks off at 5:00 pm with a student and staff social.
Refreshments will be provided.
Past Participant BRING-A-FRIEND Discount
Past participants who enroll in the full day SOA workshop are invited to take
advantage of the new "Bring-a-Friend" discount.
If a new participant who has never attended SOA before comes to the 2009 workshop, the past-participant sponsor and new participant will
each pay $299 for a full day of classes (a $50 discount for each person).
Please note that only one Bring-a-Friend discount is allowed per participant.
If you decide to take advantage of this great offer, please complete
the "Bring a Friend" section on your enrollment form. Make sure
that your "friend" indicates you as the past participant/sponsor
in the "Bring-a-Friend" section on his/her enrollment form. If your friend does not enroll and attend, you will be responsible for
the remaining $50 of your registration fees upon arrival at School of the Arts.
Sunrise Series
Early risers can join us for free early morning yoga from 7:15 am to 8 am Monday through
Friday, July 19-24. No registration is required for this opportunity
and community members are welcome.
SOA Experience:
Read what first time School of the Arts participant (and Madison area reporter) Pat Schneider wrote about her SOA experience. Complemented with photos by SOA Instructor and noted photographer Steve Apps, "Creativity and Camaraderie converge in the Northwoods" includes seven installments and can be viewed by following this link. Learn more about the SOA Experience.
Comments from past participants:
"The School of the Arts is such a warm and inviting atmosphere where the participant learns valuable information without the fear of being negatively judged or ridiculed."
"This experience was fantastic. My instructors were great and very approachable."
"SOA-Rhinelander always takes me to a place inside myself I've never been".
"It is a chance to immerse myself in subjects of interest to me, without outside distractions. I get a chance to pursue activities I probably wouldn't otherwise".
"I love every minute - from setting up to tearing down. I wouldn't miss this week for anything short of my own memorial service!" - Torrey Youngstrum, Rhinelander WI
"SOA has opened up new possibilities for me at this time in my life - having been newly retired. I leave here each year (this is my 3rd year) believing anything is possible!" - Diana Schuette, Spencer WI
"In only 2 years, the SOA has become a "family affair" - with me, my son, and my husband all taking classes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" - Katy Berman, Des Plaines IL
"The whole concept is fantastic. A really great opportunity for people in northern Wisconsin. A great way to spend part of your summer." - Walter Dodge, Park Falls WI
Read more comments from past participants of School of the Arts at Rhinelander.