& Summer Info Sessions
"Idyllwild’s Creative Writing program gave me the room and support I needed to expand my imagination in ways I never had thought of before, introducing me to screenwriting, which led me to major in film/video/animation at Rhode Island School of Design."
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
Idyllwild Arts and its music faculty, especially Marshall Hawkins, have made me the person I am today. Being surrounded by people who are passionate about art made me confident as an artist and human being."
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
"At Idyllwild, I learned how to see. Seeing through drawing, and then being nurtured to taking the next steps and make things with my own hands empowered me believe I could create the world as I imagined it should be."
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
"Hilary Hahn came to Idyllwild when I was there and played the Edgar Meyer Concerto with the orchestra. She taught an informal masterclass and she said it was her first ever. She was brilliant, and so humble and nice!"
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
"I felt welcomed immediately and knew that I belonged here. No one judges you and you can be who you are without any fear. Since my first day I’ve loved IAA and I’m proud to say that it’s my new home."
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
"'Home' comes to mind when I think of Idyllwild Arts. In only two years, it made a huge difference in my life. As a New Zealander, coming to Idyllwild opened up a whole world of opportunities and possibilities for myself."
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
"As a filmmaker, I learned so much about my personal taste and my strengths from making movies at Idyllwild. That has really allowed me to make use of my time in college and start making things I’m proud of sooner."
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
"Idyllwild is one of the most supportive, enriching, and artistically vibrant environments I have ever experienced. I was offered a wealth of creative opportunities and exposed to a unique community of artists from around the globe."
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
"I feel our online teaching to be an enhancement, not a replacement for live teaching. Without a crystal ball, I see us working seamlessly in both mediums."
Don Reed
Songwriting & Guitar Faculty
Don Reed
Songwriting & Guitar Faculty
"Why think of art as an isolated endeavor, when it can shape and profoundly impact our communities? Our students use their art to shape social, economic, technological, and environmental change as only creative thinkers can."
Marianne Kent-Stoll
Head of School
Marianne Kent-Stoll
Head of School
& Summer Info Sessions
Idyllwild Arts and its music faculty, especially Marshall Hawkins, have made me the person I am today. Being surrounded by people who are passionate about art made me confident as an artist and human being."
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
Casey Abrams
Musician, Songwriter, Performer, Actor, Composer.
Class of 2009, Music
"I felt welcomed immediately and knew that I belonged here. No one judges you and you can be who you are without any fear. Since my first day I’ve loved IAA and I’m proud to say that it’s my new home."
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
Daniela Rendon
University Student in the Netherlands.
Class of 2016, Dance
"'Home' comes to mind when I think of Idyllwild Arts. In only two years, it made a huge difference in my life. As a New Zealander, coming to Idyllwild opened up a whole world of opportunities and possibilities for myself."
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
Alexandra (Alex) Gandionco
Singer & Music Teacher based in New Zealand.
Class of 2013, Music
"Idyllwild’s Creative Writing program gave me the room and support I needed to expand my imagination in ways I never had thought of before, introducing me to screenwriting, which led me to major in film/video/animation at Rhode Island School of Design."
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
Ara Michelle Aranguri
Los Angeles based Artist & Feminist.
Class of 2005, Creative Writing
"At Idyllwild, I learned how to see. Seeing through drawing, and then being nurtured to taking the next steps and make things with my own hands empowered me believe I could create the world as I imagined it should be."
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
Elora Hardy
Creative Director, Founder, Ibuku.
Class of 1999, Visual Art
"As a filmmaker, I learned so much about my personal taste and my strengths from making movies at Idyllwild. That has really allowed me to make use of my time in college and start making things I’m proud of sooner."
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
Laura Holliday
Director & Actress.
Class of 2012, Moving Pictures
"Why think of art as an isolated endeavor, when it can shape and profoundly impact our communities? Our students use their art to shape social, economic, technological, and environmental change as only creative thinkers can."
Marianne Kent-Stoll
Head of School
Marianne Kent-Stoll
Head of School
"Hilary Hahn came to Idyllwild when I was there and played the Edgar Meyer Concerto with the orchestra. She taught an informal masterclass and she said it was her first ever. She was brilliant, and so humble and nice!"
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
Yan Izquierdo
Violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Class of 2002, Music
"Idyllwild is one of the most supportive, enriching, and artistically vibrant environments I have ever experienced. I was offered a wealth of creative opportunities and exposed to a unique community of artists from around the globe."
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
Elliot Mercer
Instructor of Visual & Performing Arts University of Colorado.
Class of 2005, Dance
"I feel our online teaching to be an enhancement, not a replacement for live teaching. Without a crystal ball, I see us working seamlessly in both mediums."
Don Reed
Songwriting & Guitar Faculty
Don Reed
Songwriting & Guitar Faculty
Academics & ESL
Satisfies University of California standards
Creative Writing
Poetry, prose & drama
Dance
Ballet & cutting-edge modern & jazz
Fashion Design
All skills from sewing to designing
Film & Digital Media
Writing, directing, cinematography, & more
InterArts
Collaboration, innovation & entrepreneurship
Music
Classical, jazz, songwriting & voice
Summer Program
Every art for every age & skill level
Theatre
Acting, musicals, lighting & other technical skills
Visual Arts
Painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, digital
A Beautiful “Passing Period,” and Mourning an Untimely Passing
The general public can enjoy the Idyllwild Arts Academy Junior Group Show at https://www.idyllwildartsgallery.org/passing-period-junior-show from…
A Storyteller Tells Her Story
The Art in Society IDY Talks series picks up after Winter Break this Thursday evening,…
Message from the President
Dear IAF Community, This week I had the good fortune of attending two holiday concerts.…
A Theatre Major’s Evolution
During Eylül Hancilar's IDY Talk at idyllwildarts.zoom.us/j/92580440672 on Thursday night, Dec. 9, at 7 PST, she will…
Combining Science and Art
Aly Minor's migration from Musical Theatre to Creative Writing, which she'll discuss at idyllwildarts.zoom.us/j/96806777174 on Thursday night, Dec. 2,…
A Young Filmmaker Seeks the Moment
The Art in Society IDY Talks are meant to give Idyllwild Arts Academy students a chance to…
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For additional information: https://www.idyllwildartsgallery.org/passing-period-junior-show
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For additional information: https://www.idyllwildartsgallery.org/passing-period-junior-show
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wed26jan7:00 pmDragonfly Memories with Ernest Siva (Serrano and Cahuilla)7:00 pm
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Ernest Siva is a historian, bird singer, linguist, and the founder & president of the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning, CA.
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Ernest Siva is a historian, bird singer, linguist, and the founder & president of the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning, CA. Join us as Ernest shares intimate stories about his experiences as a storyteller to his people, the creation of the Dorothy Ramon Center, and his time at Idyllwild Arts dating back to 1960. His oral storytelling tradition connects communities and generations, illustrating the context of our existence on beautiful Mt. San Jacinto, which has always been a place to gather and share creatively.
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7:00pm
A Beautiful “Passing Period,” and Mourning an Untimely Passing
The general public can enjoy the Idyllwild Arts Academy Junior Group Show at https://www.idyllwildartsgallery.org/passing-period-junior-show from…
A Storyteller Tells Her Story
The Art in Society IDY Talks series picks up after Winter Break this Thursday evening,…
Message from the President
Dear IAF Community, This week I had the good fortune of attending two holiday concerts.…
- Virtual Only
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For additional information: https://www.idyllwildartsgallery.org/passing-period-junior-show
Event Details
For additional information: https://www.idyllwildartsgallery.org/passing-period-junior-show
Time
6:00pm - 11:50pm
Location
IAF Campus: Parks Exhibition Center
wed26jan7:00 pmDragonfly Memories with Ernest Siva (Serrano and Cahuilla)7:00 pm
Event Details
Ernest Siva is a historian, bird singer, linguist, and the founder & president of the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning, CA.
more
Event Details
Ernest Siva is a historian, bird singer, linguist, and the founder & president of the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning, CA. Join us as Ernest shares intimate stories about his experiences as a storyteller to his people, the creation of the Dorothy Ramon Center, and his time at Idyllwild Arts dating back to 1960. His oral storytelling tradition connects communities and generations, illustrating the context of our existence on beautiful Mt. San Jacinto, which has always been a place to gather and share creatively.
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7:00pm