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School of the Arts
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Artistic expression invites students to ask “what if” and “why not,” expanding their imagination and challenging them to see the world through new perspectives. Through the arts, students develop creativity, confidence, and resilience while learning to think critically, collaborate effectively, and bring their ideas to life.
At Mid-Pacific, the arts are not an extracurricular experience. They are an essential part of every student's education. As the home to Hawaiʻi’s only School of the Arts, Mid-Pacific weaves artistic learning into core curriculum, with students guided by accomplished faculty, many of whom are active professional artists. From dance, hula, and instrumental music to musical theatre, theatre, visual arts and film, students are encouraged to explore, grow, and create.
For students who choose to deepen their artistic journey, the School of the Arts Certificate Program offers immersive study in technique, theory, history, and performance. Whether students pursue careers in the arts or apply their creativity in fields as diverse as science, business, education or technology, they graduate with the confidence, adaptability, and innovative mindset to become world-ready learners - prepared to make meaningful contributions wherever their path leads.
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Contact
Amanda Schwarzwalder
Executive Director of MPSA
mpsa@midpac.edu
(808) 973-5136
Arts at a Glance
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Visual Art and Music classes for all preschool and elementary students.
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87 Art classes in Middle and High School: Integrated arts at every age reinforces creativity as essential to learning.
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55 High School Arts Courses
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32 Middle School Arts Courses
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More than 1,100 School of the Arts students – There are multiple pathways that allow students to explore and specialize in what interests them
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23 Arts Faculty - Students learn from accomplished educators and artists who bring real-world professional expertise
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8 Arts Disciplines offered (Dance, Hula, Music, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Film, Visual Arts, Digital Arts)
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2 Performing Arts spaces and 1 dedicated Visual and Digital Arts Gallery
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~37 Performances & Exhibitions each year – Students share their creativity with the broader community through music concerts, theatrical productions, visual arts exhibitions, and dance and hula performances
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More than 6,500 audience members each year
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124 School of the Arts Certificate students
