Utah Arts Academy is a public school, located in Greater Zion, that provides an arts and academically focused education for talented students from grades 8 to 12.
On a daily basis, students broaden their perspectives to share powerful stories as they work with dedicated teachers in: acting, voice, dance, music, art, math, science, humanities and technology. Graduates build on the creative habits they develop to establish careers in a wide array of fields, supporting their individual communities.
We offer programs in:
- Dance – Classical, Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern
- Commercial Music – Guitar, Piano, Songwriting, Music Production
- Performance -Acting, Vocal, Stage Design
- Visual Arts – Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Design + illustration
Our alumni may be found at top professional venues and universities around the world.
At Utah Arts Academy, we excite our students to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers, creative problem solvers and contributors to their own future.
We promote “whole-person development” with a fusion of artistic programs, rigorous curriculums, and advanced placement opportunities that take learning beyond the classroom and past high school.
We are so proud of all our alumni and cheer from a distance for those “Doing The Work” like Autumn Best in her recent role in Woman of the Hour.
UAA Logo Designer
Micah Player is the talented artist behind the Utah Arts Academy logo. A celebrated author and illustrator, Micah brings stories to life with bold color, mid-century flair, and expressive, textured design. He studied Graphic Design at the University of Utah before launching a successful creative career in Southern California’s apparel industry.
His first picture book, Chloe, Instead, was published by Chronicle Books in 2012, and since then, Micah has collaborated with major publishers and brands including Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, American Girl, The Land of Nod, and Paul Frank Industries. Represented by Lori Nowicki at Painted Words, his work spans books, games, and brand design, all grounded in the belief that visual storytelling has the power to bring people together.
For more information about Micah and his ingenious work, please visit micahplayer.com or his instagram @micahplayer