After a one-year hiatus, the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) made its return to Missouri State University this summer.

The residential program for Missouri high school student artists took place June 2-15. Eighty-nine students from across the state participated.

Dr. Christopher Collins, MFAA director and assistant professor in the department of communication at MSU; Kenny Kabak, MFAA resident assistant and graduate student in choral conducting at MSU; and Richard Scales, MFAA participant, share the value of such a program and some highlights from this year’s academy.

Exploring visual arts, theater, dance, creative writing and music

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