Idaho Fine Arts Academy

The Idaho Fine Arts Academy’s segment on KTVB’s Idaho Today. Our IFAA Sabiduria Conectada arts event was highlighted earlier this week on the Idaho Today show with Mellisa Paul. Thank you for having us on your show. It was a wonderful experience. Mellisa Paul, Meridian Arts Commission, Idaho Today KTVB

about 16 hours ago, IFAA

Vote, Vote, Vote (every day) for Sienna Meuser through May 3rd! Congrats to Sienna Meuser (11th grade) Visual Arts Major, State of Idaho winner! This is a major accomplishment, and we encourage you to join us in celebrating Sienna Meuser’s amazing work. Sienna's piece shown, entitled "Red Tailed Hawk" has been entered in the contest among the twenty-two western member states of the Western Governors' Foundation. Let's help Sienna win the whole thing! Vote at https://pollunit.com/en/polls/2024ctwvotingforpeopleschoice .

3 days ago, IFAA

Help Sienna win! Celebrate the West - Art Contest. (Image of Red Tailed Hawk)

Middle School Contemporary Jazz Festival Adventures! IFAA MS Contemporary had a great day at the Jazz Festival! There were 8 bands in the division, and IFAA MS Contemporary was one of the two bands selected to return to play the evening showcase! In fact, they opened the show. The group grabbed lunch at Big Jud's, got rained out of the zoo, and passed some time bowling and playing pool in the Student Union Building. Aidan Call and Jackson Hicks also represented IFAA as members of the featured Gene Harris All Star band (a group they auditioned for last fall). Aidan and Chris Nunn were involved in the second half of the festival. AND Aidan has even been playing with the BSU student jazz band! Congrats IFAA Middle School Contemporary!

20 days ago, IFAA

IFAA Middle School Contemporary Students

Rachel Swenson published again in national DaCi USA Newsletter! DaCi is the Dance and the Child International, USA Chapter. This is Rachel's third publication regarding Social Emotional Learning (SEL). DaCi member Rachel Swenson has been researching SEL as a doctoral student at Teachers College, and uses it as a pedagogical framework in her work. Each column focuses on one of the five domains in SEL.

29 days ago, IFAA

(Rachel Swenson photo). Rachel Swenson is the artistic director and 6-12 dance teacher at Idaho Fine Arts Academy, and a dance teaching artist for the Idaho Commission of the Arts and the Utah Arts Council. She is pursuing an Interdisciplinary specialization as a doctoral candidate in the Ed.D. Dance Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests include social-emotional learning and social processes in collaborative choreography, and cognitive processes in creativity, as well as other areas.

Cocoa for Kenya was a great success again this year thanks to the generosity of our school community. Last Thursday, IFAA presented Dr. Vincent Kituku with a check for $3,900 to support the education of six high school students in Kenya for the next academic year at our sister school in Kenya, Caring Hearts High School. This is our eighth year providing financial support! Our goal is to support the school's mission of helping vulnerable orphaned children, and those from poverty-stricken families, in Kenya, who might be forced into early marriage, child labor, or destructive lifestyles and give them a quality high school and university education. I want to express my gratitude and the highest praise to our students, our families, Mr. Brendan Earle, IFAA Student Council and Interact Advisor, our Interact Club, and Dr. Kituku. Again, this year we purchased a lot of "Cocoa for Kenya" in December and also raised some additional funds for this cause. Dr. Kituku, a resident of Eagle, Idaho, is an author, public speaker, and corporate trainer. Beyond this, he is an inspiration. More information about Caring Hearts & Hands of Hope, an incorporated non-profit, can be found here: https://www.caringheartsandhandsofhope.org/

3 months ago, IFAA

Dr. Vincent Kituku presenting to IFAA students

We are excited to perform our Rhythm & Roots concert at the Morrison Center this Thursday with guest artists Bill Evans, Justin Nielsen, and Shaun B. It is going to an amazing show. Get your tickets online through the Morrison Center! The Idaho Fine Arts Academy and renowned guest artists Justin Nielsen (jazz composer and pianist), Bill Evans (choreographer and tap artist), and Shaun Brazell (jazz vocal artist and instrumentalist) present Rhythm & Roots at 6-7 p.m. art exhibit and performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Morrison Center Main Stage. The Rhythm & Roots concert has renowned guest artists and students performing famous and original music, dance, and spoken word, as well as exhibiting visual art. The artwork focuses on black history and the jazz era. The concert is inspired by the history of jazz music and celebrates tap, jazz dance, jazz music, blues, rock, and original compositions based on students’ and guest artists’ lived experiences.

3 months ago, IFAA

Bill Evans and teachers at the Morrison Center

Hey West Ada community! Tune in to the latest episode of the West Ada Podcast featuring an incredible journey through the arts with Principal Chris Housel from Idaho Fine Arts Academy! Principal Housel shares insights into the vibrant world of arts education in West Ada and how students are creating their unique journeys through creativity. From visual arts to performing arts, our students are unlocking their potential and discovering the joy of self-expression. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the impact of the arts on education and personal growth. Learn how the arts empower students to find their voice, embrace diversity, and build a foundation for a successful future. Listen now on West Ada Podcast: https://www.westada.org/page/podcast Let's celebrate the arts in West Ada! Share this post, spread the word, and support our talented students on their artistic journey! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cegnIIcfGmE

3 months ago, IFAA

Thank you Mellisa Paul for visiting and speaking to the IFAA student body today and sharing your unique experiences as a professional television broadcaster and career in arts and entertainment!

3 months ago, IFAA

Mellisa Paul and Mr. Housel and Mrs. Swenson

The Grinch was so well behaved delivering Holiday Candy Grams. Well... at least until the end! Luckily, Sydney was there to save the tree!

4 months ago, IFAA

Sydney and the Grinch by a Christmas Tree

Mr. De Bie sure knows how to wrap up semester 1 and enter the holidays!

4 months ago, IFAA

Mr. DeBie dressed in a Holiday Suit standing by a Christmas Tree

IFAA Classical Instructor, Ms. Monica Palmer, took four high school students to Seattle recently for the Russian Chamber Composers Festival. All students performed beautifully! Carlos (12th), Jean (11th), and Madelynn (11th) received a 'gold medal' in their division and got to perform at one of the culminating concerts on Sunday. (Image left-to-right: Carlos Torres, Madelynn Knigge, Jean Boushley, Indigo Della Badia, and Ms. Monica Palmer)

5 months ago, IFAA

Carlos Torres, Madelynn Knigge, Jean Boushley, Indigo Della Badia, and Ms. Monica Palmer

IFAA Middle School Vocal sings at the Capitol for the tree lighting presentation!

5 months ago, IFAA

Students singing on the steps of Idaho Capitol building with Governor and others watching.

New Student Information and Tours Night at IFAA on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 from 5:30pm-7:30pm-! Learn more details about IFAA and tour the campus! Visit westada.org/ifaa/auditions for more information about attending IFAA.

5 months ago, IFAA

Student in hall. New Student Info Night & Tours. Tuesday, Nov 14th, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at IFAA.

6 months ago, IFAA

Students filming with a video camera. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music

6 months ago, IFAA

Paintings on a table. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music

6 months ago, IFAA

Student in spotlight. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music

6 months ago, IFAA

Student choir singing. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music

6 months ago, IFAA

Student playing bass guitar. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music

6 months ago, IFAA

Student playing piano. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music

6 months ago, IFAA

Girl dancer leaping through air. IFAA Application. Classical Music | Contemporary Music | Dance | Film & Media | Theatre | Visual Art | Vocal Music.