Saturday, October 25, 2025

Admission Open House

Thank you for your interest in our Open House on the beautiful Idyllwild Arts Campus on Saturday, October 25, 2025! Join us and discover if Idyllwild Arts is the right place for you!

You will learn about our renowned boarding arts high school, which ranked by Niche 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 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!

Get your FREE ticket to join us on campus for an immersive day!

Plan your visit with directions, lodging options & more!

Familiarize yourself with the IAA campus layout.

Get excited about our many Open House activities!

Open House Schedule

  • 10:30am | Arrive to Campus & Follow Check-In Event Signs
  • 10:30 – 11:10am | Welcome Reception at Margaret A. Cargill Commons
  • 11:20am – 12:00pm | Student Showcase at William M. Lowman Concert Hall
  • 12:00 – 1:0pm | Lunch with Art & Academic Department Chairs in Nelson Dining Hall
  • 1:00pm | Guided Campus Tour
  • 2:00pm | Conclude Visit
A student modeling.

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.