Elite colleges seek Idyllwild Arts Academy graduates because those institutions recognize the arts as great teachers of humanity. Those colleges want young people whose creativity prepares them to bring about global change.
Welcome to Your Life-Changing Experience in the Arts
Experience change in your own life in our unique sanctuary for self-discovery among like-minded artists. Become an interdisciplinary thinker and problem-solver by learning the art of finding connections—and forging new connections—among all subject areas.
See Yourself Here
Imagine yourself as a student of nature on our campus whose land remains sacred to the area’s longtime Native American inhabitants. Allow the spirit of place to move you to grow into a multicultural citizen, taking part in a dialogue that aims to make every space sacred.

Christy Wilke
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Film & Digital Media and Visual Arts
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2223
Email: cwilke@idyllwildarts.org

Megan Berg
Associate Director of Enrollment
Dance & Theatre
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2344
Email: mberg@idyllwildarts.org

Tara Sechrest
Vice President, Enrollment Management & Strategic Partnerships
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2345
Email: tsechrest@idyllwildarts.org

Amalia Gardner
Assistant Director of Enrollment
Fashion Design and InterArts
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2341
Email: agardner@idyllwildarts.org

Dominique Trammell
Associate Director of Enrollment
Creative Writing and Music
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2347
Email: dtrammell@idyllwildarts.org

Joni Wright
Data & Communication Specialist
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2349
Email: jwright@idyllwildarts.org

Don Stoll
Manager of Communications & International Student Relations
ESL Consultant & I-20 Liaison
Phone: 951.659.2171 x2346
Email: dstoll@idyllwildarts.org
