Quality arts instruction for all ages
The IU Southeast Arts Institute faculty, facilities, and standards are unparalleled in the region.
Since its inception in 1996 with grant funding from Indiana University, the Arts Institute has offered quality instruction in the arts for all ages. Private lessons are offered in keyboard, voice, and stringed, brass, and wind instruments, among other arts-related topics.
Whether you possess a basic skill level or are looking to further refine your abilities, your instructor will recommend the length of time and number of your lessons to help you achieve your goals.
All classes are non-credit and are held on the IU Southeast campus in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center. Most Arts Institute faculty members are on the IU Southeast faculty. Highly qualified local artists and educators, including members of the Louisville Orchestra, also teach for the Arts Institute. These fine instructors hold degrees from respected institutions and bring extensive experience to our programs.
Facilities
The Arts Institute is located in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center on the campus of Indiana University Southeast. This state-of-the-art facility houses the Music Department, the Theatre Department, and Arts Institute offices, classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and teaching studios.
The Ogle Center boasts three performing spaces: The 500-seat Richard K. Stem Concert Hall, renowned for its acoustical superiority. The Stiefler Recital Hall is an intimate, 96-seat hall used for faculty and student recitals. The 338-seat Robinson Theater is used primarily for theatrical productions. Arts Institute Preparatory School recitals are generally held in the Stiefler Recital Hall. The Ogle Center includes the Barr Art Gallery.