Our Program

The Arts at Maui Preparatory Academy

Visual and Fine Arts

At Maui Preparatory Academy, the arts are one of the school’s three foundational pillars—Academics, Athletics, and the Arts. Together, these pillars support the development of well-rounded students who are confident, creative, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities.
 
Through visual and performing arts, students learn to express ideas, collaborate with others, and explore creativity with both discipline and imagination. Whether creating artwork in the studio, performing on stage, or contributing behind the scenes to a production, students discover the powerful role the arts play in communication, culture, and personal growth.

Maui Prep’s Arts program is designed as a vertically aligned K–12 experience, allowing students to build foundational skills in the early grades and pursue deeper artistic exploration as they grow. Rooted in the vibrant cultural landscape of West Maui, the program reflects the school’s commitment to cultivating thoughtful artists, confident performers, and visually literate individuals who understand the value of creativity in both education and community life.
"At Maui Prep, the arts are not an extracurricular activity—they are a vital part of how students learn to think creatively, communicate clearly, and work together. Our goal is to give every student the opportunity to discover the confidence that comes from creating and performing."
— Nathalie Smith, Director of Performing Arts

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  • Lower School Visual Arts

    In the Lower School, students build foundational skills through inquiry-based learning in painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, and ceramics.

  • Middle School Visual Arts

    Middle School students participate in quarter-long exploratory courses that further develop skills in drawing, painting, collage, and design using a variety of materials and approaches.

  • Upper School Visual Arts Pathway

    In the Upper School, students may choose from a range of electives beginning with Art Foundations, where they explore diverse artists, processes, and materials such as printmaking and two- and three-dimensional design.
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Performing Arts

Maui Prep’s Performing Arts Department is evolving into a vertically aligned, standards-based K–12 program that...
  • builds foundational artistic literacy in every student
  • cultivates collaborative, exploratory, and technical skills through a range of creative pathways
  • empowers students to pursue focused leadership, original works, and pre-professional experience
Our mission is to build confident performers, critical thinkers, and culturally aware citizens - through a program that reflects both our values and the unique character of our West Maui community.

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  • Visual Arts

    The Visual Arts program encourages students to develop both technical skill and creative voice through exploration of diverse artistic media and techniques.
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  • Dance

    Dance at Maui Prep develops confidence, discipline, and artistic expression through movement.
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  • Music

    The Music program builds musical literacy, instrumental skills, and ensemble collaboration through hands-on musical experiences.

     
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  • Theater

    The Theatre program develops storytelling, communication, and performance skills through acting, dramatic play, and theatrical production.
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  • Design Technology and Engineering

    Though technology and tools change, the need for critical-thinking, problem-solving, growth mindset, and collaboration do not. Maui Prep's Graham Center and Narayan Design Lab provide a laboratory for students to develop confidence in applying technology and design for practical purposes. 
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Arts Learning Spaces

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  • The Graham Center

    The Graham Center houses the technology program at Maui Prep, serving students in all grades.
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  • Narayan Design Lab

    The Narayan Design Lab is a multi-purpose classroom space that serves as a wet-lab science classroom and an engineering fabrication studio.
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  • Chin Studio at the Bozich Center

    The Chin Studio is a multi-purpose room primarily used as a dance studio in the Bozich Center.  The room features wall-to-wall mirrors, portable ballet barres, and a luxury sprung dance floor. 

  • Graham Theater at the Bozich Center

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4910 Honoapi'ilani Highway
Lahaina, Hi 96761

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Maui Preparatory Academy is a preschool through 12th grade private school located in West Maui. 
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