The Academy at Westmoreland Cultural Trust is Westmoreland County’s home for pre-professional arts training. We provide learners with rigorous, industry-focused instruction and real-world performance opportunities across multiple artistic disciplines. More than just a place to learn, The Academy is a supportive community where growing artists collaborate, grow, and prepare for their next stage — whether that’s college, career, or a lifelong passion for the arts.
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Academy Events
About the Event The Achievement in the Arts Awards is Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s annual celebration recognizing outstanding high school seniors across theatre performance, vocal music, instrumental music, technical theatre, visual arts, and dance. Originally founded by Judge Pezze and Judge Mc
The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending
The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending
The Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat is a week-long immersive musical theatre intensive designed for artists ages sixteen through adult, offering training with current Broadway performers and a Broadway Music Director in acting, voice, dance, storytelling and professional readiness. Blending
Media Coverage!
2025 Non Profit of the Year:
https://westmorelandchamber.com/2025-non-profit-of-the-year-westmoreland-cultural-trust/
Broadway to the Palace Artist Retreat Launch:
Rockette Masterclass:
https://community.triblive.com/news/3946472
Introduction of the Education and Engagement Department:
Nick Lenz
Education & Engagement Manager
Westmoreland Cultural Trust
724-836-1123 ext. 206
nlenz@wc-trust.org