Saturday, April 26 2025
Idyllwild Arts Community Day
Idyllwild Arts Campus
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Join us on campus for Community Day, our biggest fundraising event of the year, where you’ll experience the essence of Idyllwild Arts. Enjoy performances and exhibitions from students across Dance, Music, Creative Writing, Fashion, Dramatic Arts, and InterArts, as well as inspiring lectures and masterclasses by select IA faculty.
Don’t wait—get involved now! From now until Community Day, we’re actively collecting donations and, most importantly, unique items and experiences for our online auction. You can make an immediate impact by contributing an auction item, service, or making a generous donation toward our $500,000 goal. Every gift brings us closer to empowering our students to reach their creative potential and grow into thoughtful Citizen Artists.
Questions? Contact the Development Team at development@idyllwildarts.org.
Online Auction
COMING SOON!
April 11 – April 26, 2025
Support Idyllwild Arts by bidding in our online auction! Bidding will open on Friday, April 11, 2025 and close at the conclusion of Community Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Check back soon to explore a curated collection of unique items and unparalleled experiences. Your generous support helps students achieve their creative potential, sharpen their skills, and develop into thoughtful Citizen Artists fully prepared to make an impact.
If you would like to donate an item to the auction please contact development@idyllwildarts.org.
About Community Day
With the support of our community and friends, Idyllwild Arts provides scholarships, academic and artistic education, and unique programs designed to nurture young citizen artists. Every contribution helps sustain the vital programs that empower our students and bring our mission to life—changing lives through the transformative power of art.
Idyllwild Arts is committed to creating meaningful giving opportunities designed to support specific initiatives and institutional needs that enrich and enhance the student learning experience. Giving to Idyllwild Arts is always about students.
Scholarships: Access for
Deserving Students
Idyllwild Arts Academy is one of the most socio-economically, racially, geographically, artistically, and culturally diverse independent schools in the United States. Your gift towards scholarships directly contributes to the diversity of our student body, shaping a future where art and creativity address the needs, aspirations, and dreams of our global community.
Your gift of $10K supports merit- and need-based scholarships for students to attend Idyllwild Arts Academy
Your gift of $5K supports 3 students to attend Idyllwild Arts Summer Camp
Your gift of $2K supports the Meaningful Access Program for low income students
Your gift of $1K supports transportation to and from campus for low income students
Multiple gifts of any size support the Idyllwild Arts Scholarship Program
Guest Artists: Enriching Opportunities
Our Guest Artists Series brings high-profile professional artists to campus to create meaningful and often life-changing experiences for our students through master classes, lectures, and performances.
Idyllwild Arts also provides opportunities for students to participate in professional forums that enrich their artistic studies. Participating in exhibitions and performances such as Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery, the Lucy Arnaz Award Competition, the All American High School Film Festival, and the Reno Jazz Festival provide real-world experiences and often lead to professional opportunities for students.
Your gift of $10k supports the Guest Artists Series for one Art Department
Your gift of $5K supports student competitions and off-campus exhibitions and performances
Your gift of $2K supports Guest Speakers for Arts Enterprise Laboratory
Your gift of $1K supports access to creative technology for students of all departments and grade levels
Multiple gifts of any size support guest artists in each Art Department
Academic & Artistic Studies: Educational Excellence
Idyllwild Arts Academy offers a unique blend of college-preparatory academics and pre-professional arts courses. Supporting academic and artistic programs helps the school attract and retain high-performing teachers and staff who are equipped to prepare students for college, conservatories and mid-21st Century careers and pathways. Providing competitive compensation, professional development and campus housing options allows the school to attract experienced, professional instructors who help students explore their creative potential, sharpen their skills, and develop into thoughtful Citizen Artists fully prepared to make an impact in the world.
Your gift of $10k supports residential life staff who serve as dorm parents
Your gift of $5K supports housing improvements and utilities for faculty/staff housing
Your gift of $2K helps ensure summer programs remain a deeply enriching and inspiring experience for all participants
Your gift of $1K supports professional development for faculty & staff
Multiple gifts of any size support educational programs
