Saturday, APRIL 25, 2026
Explore Idyllwild Arts
80 Years of Inspiring Artists
Are you considering whether Idyllwild Arts Academy may be the right place for your child? Prospective Academy families are invited to be the guests of the Admission department for our 80th Anniversary Celebration on the beautiful Idyllwild Arts Campus on Saturday, April 25, 2026!
You will learn about our renowned boarding arts high school (ranked by Niche in 2025 as the #1 High School for the Arts in America) while you immerse yourself in a day of special programming for Music, Fashion Design, Film & Digital Media, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, and more.
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and show you the magic of Idyllwild Arts!
The Idyllwild Arts Difference
Idyllwild Arts Academy is an internationally acclaimed boarding arts high school where education is guided by the belief that art is the greatest teacher of humanity. Ranked by Niche in 2025 as the #1 High School for the Arts in America, Idyllwild Arts Academy equips students (grades 9-12 & postgraduate) with the tools to leverage their own imagination to change themselves and the world around them.
We extend a warm welcome to all prospective students and their families and look forward to showing you the magic of an Idyllwild Arts education!
Event Schedule
- 1:30 p.m. | Arrive to Campus & Follow Check-In Event Signs
- 2:00 p.m. | Red Carpet Event
- 3:00 p.m. | Performance in William M. Lowman Concert Hall
- 5:00 p.m. | Champagne Toast with President Pamela Jordan
Learn About Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy is a residential high school that is global by design, and proud to welcome students from all over the world who are united by their passion for artistic excellence. Gifted young artists and thrive in our welcoming and supportive community under the tutelage of experienced, professional instructors. Benefiting from small class sizes, students explore their creative potential, sharpen their skills, and become Citizen Artists with the confidence and commitment to ignite meaningful change in the world.