For Accepted Students to MasterWorks Festival

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the MasterWork Festival?
How do I get to MasterWorks?
Where do I live while attending MasterWorks?
Can I apply to more than one program?
What are the dining options at MasterWorks?
Can I have visitors while attending MasterWorks?
What is the weather like in Winona Lake?
What are Village Gigs?
I would like to attend MasterWorks, but I’m too old/young. Should I still apply?
What is the history of the MasterWorks Festival?
How can I support the MasterWorks Festival?

When is the MasterWork Festival?

The MasterWorks Festival Dance Program runs from June 20 through July 10. The Technical Internship Program runs from June 17 through July 20. All other programs run from June 20 through July 18.

How do I get to MasterWorks?

Fly

The nearest airports are South Bend or Fort Wayne.

Shuttles

MasterWorks runs shuttles every two hours only from the South Bend and Fort Wayne airports. There will be a $20.00 USD shuttle fee each way, $40.00 USD round trip.

For Dance and Tech Intern students, the first shuttle pick up is noon on June 13, the last pick up at 8:00 p.m. For all other students, the first shuttle pick up is noon on June 20 and the last at 8:00 p.m. Please arrange your travel plans accordingly.

Bus or Train

Should you decide to fly into Chicago or Indianapolis, you will need to find your own transportation to the campus. Buses and a train run from the Chicago airport to the South Bend airport. Please note that the Warsaw bus line has been discontinued.

By Car

If driving, Winona Lake is easily accessible from Route 30.

Should you have any extenuating travel circumstances, please contact the MasterWorks Administrator at 888-836-2723 or 574-267-5973.

Where do I live while attending MasterWorks?

Students of the MasterWorks Festival will be housed in Grace College’s residence halls. Most rooms are designed for two to four students and have private baths. There is no co-ed living at MasterWorks, with the exception of married students. Off-campus housing is not available; all students are required to stay on campus.

Can I apply to more than one program?

Students frequently request to be involved in more than one program at MasterWorks. Due to the busy schedule every program maintains, it is impossible for students to be involved with more than one program. However, all masterclasses are open to the whole festival, so students enrolled in one program (i.e. Orchestra) are encouraged to attend masterclasses offered by the other programs (i.e. Theatre), provided there are no schedule conflicts with the program in which the student is enrolled.

What are the dining options at MasterWorks?

Grace College’s Alpha Dining cooking staff provides three meals a day for all students. Breakfasts and dinners are optional, as are Sunday lunches, allowing students to enjoy the Winona Lake/Warsaw community. Lunch Monday - Saturday are mandatory. Important festival announcements as well as faculty devotionals are presented at this time.

Can I have visitors while attending MasterWorks?

Family and friends are always welcome to attend rehearsals, concerts, and other festival activities. However, there is no campus lodging available for guests. There are several fine hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts in the area. There is a fee for visitors who eat in the Grace College Dining Hall. Once accepted, students will be sent information on area lodging.

What is the weather like in Winona Lake?

Temperatures generally range from 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. However, temperatures in the 90s are not unlikely, especially with humidity. Evenings can be cooler. Rain in the afternoons is likely.

	Winona Lake, IN Last Updated: Jul 30th 2:00 PM 81° F Wind: From SW 5 MPH Relative Humidity: 46% » extended forecast

What are Village Gigs?

Village Gigs are performances given every weekday by MasterWorks students in the Village of Winona Lake. With permission of private teachers, small ensembles or soloists perform in different shops throughout the village.

I would like to attend MasterWorks, but I’m too old/young. Should I still apply?

Yes, but please call the MasterWorks Office first to discuss your situation. Due to any number of circumstances, MasterWorks will consider admitting a student who does not fall into the typical age bracket.

What is the history of the MasterWorks Festival?

The MasterWorks Festival is an outreach of the Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship (CPAF). A total of 55 students attended the first MasterWorks in Houghton, New York, the summer of 1997. The following year, attendance doubled. In 2002 the festival was moved to Winona Lake, Indiana. By 2005 over 200 students and 80 faculty participated in the festival. In 2004, the first MasterWorks Festival Europe took place in London, England. There are future plans for additional MasterWorks Festivals to occur in other locations. For more information regarding the history of CPAF, please visit our history page.

How can I support the MasterWorks Festival?

There are a number of ways to support MasterWorks. You can offer to sponsor a student, establish a planned giving fund, set up a scholarship fund or join Friends of MasterWorks. Please click here for more information.