The Academy provides immersive arts education for youth and adults through hands-on training, mentorship, and Broadway-style workshops. Signature programs include the Greenstone Art Camps and Workshops, ArtisticELY Arts in Action Workshops, and the NLAA Theater Camp, where young performers prepare full-scale productions. The Stars of the North Broadway Workshop offers expert coaching from professional artists, while our new high school Broadway in the Boundary Waters Apprenticeship gives emerging actors the chance to train alongside seasoned performers. These experiences cultivate creative confidence, foster lifelong artistic growth, and sustain the pipeline of talent that fuels our MainStage productions.
Invest in Ely’s Creative Future
In rural communities like ours, access to the arts can shape the course of a young person’s life. The Northern Lakes Arts Academy removes barriers by offering scholarships, mentorships, and hands-on learning that nurture confidence, creativity, and community. For over 20 years, these programs have sparked imaginations and built a pipeline of local talent that shines on our stages and enriches our town.
Your donation makes this possible. Every dollar directly supports youth and adult learners, ensuring that no one is turned away because of cost. Together, we can keep Ely’s arts ecosystem thriving for the next generation.
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Where Will the Arts Take You?
At Northern Lakes Arts Association, every program is a doorway into Ely’s vibrant Rural Arts Ecosystem. Choose your path below and see what inspires you most:
MainStage Productions
Experience unforgettable theater, concerts, and dance performances that set the standard for artistic excellence in Ely.
Northern Lakes Arts Academy
Grow your skills through workshops, camps, and hands-on mentorship for artists of all ages.
Community Arts & Events
Connect with neighbors through inclusive programs, local showcases, and celebrations that bring the arts to everyone.