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Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn

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The Idyllwild Arts Academy provides pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to a diverse student body of gifted young artists from all over the world.

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Leading up to #GivingTuesday, we are sharing glimp

Leading up to #GivingTuesday, we are sharing glimpses of the many ways Idyllwild Arts positively impacts our community. Shaliyah Ben, Director of our Native American Arts Program, says “IAA is a homecoming for me. This is where my creative spirit was born as a young child each summer in Children's Center. It's where I am honored to live and work among Cahuilla relatives. It's where I'm looking forward to a bright future.” Consider giving in honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageDay and designating your gift for the Native American Arts program! Link in bio.

Leading up to #GivingTuesday, we're sharing glimps

Leading up to #GivingTuesday, we're sharing glimpses of the many ways Idyllwild Arts positively impacts our community, because your generous gift in any amount helps make this magic possible! Amira Kopeyeva, 11th Grade Film & Digital Media Major, says "IAA for me is about transformation. It is about getting to know yourself better every day. It is about mastering the art you are passionate about all day long. It is about a place where you and your craft are welcomed, accepted and supported. It is about astonishing nature, cozy evenings in the pines with a hot cup of pumpkin spiced tea. It is about like-minded and inspiring people around. It is about home." Giving link in our bio 🙏

It's time to grab your popcorn! The Film and Digit

It's time to grab your popcorn! The Film and Digital Media students have been hard at work on their productions, and tonight they present their Fall Film Showcase. A screening will be held at the William M. Lowman Concert Hall at 7pm PST for the Idyllwild Arts community, and the larger public can view the films online today through December 6th at the link in our bio; use password FDM2021 when prompted.

This Monday’s #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth artis

This Monday’s #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth artist spotlight is dedicated to renowned Cahuilla Basketry maker and Native American Arts Summer Faculty, Rose Ann Hamilton. Rose Ann started as a student in the Cahuilla Basketry workshop taught by instructor Donna Largo. After Largo’s passing in 2009, Rose Ann (by then an accomplished basket maker), stepped in to continue the legacy of basketry teaching at Idyllwild Arts. In recent years, Rose Ann has also been a guest speaker and instructor at the Academy. Her most recent collaboration with Diné/Xicana muralist Nanibah Chacon and IA Visual Arts students culminated with the completion of a large-scale mural on campus, entitled "Menyille."

Jazz fans, you won't want to miss this! Tonight at

Jazz fans, you won't want to miss this! Tonight at 7:30pm PST, enjoy a Jazz Combo concert courtesy of the IAA Music students. Members of the Idyllwild Arts community may attend the concert at Stephens Recital Hall, and the performance will also be livestreamed for the public at the link in our bio.

Did you catch the dance concert last night? It was

Did you catch the dance concert last night? It was 🤩! Check yesterday's link in our bio for the livestream info to watch tonight's second performance, and if you're interested in joining this talented group of students to study at Idyllwild Arts, make sure to sign up for our virtual dance auditions taking place on Saturday, December 4th! Link in bio.

Starting tonight, enjoy the powerful performances

Starting tonight, enjoy the powerful performances showcased at our first Dance Concert of the year! Join us on Thursday 11/18 and Friday 11/19 at 7:30pm PST, and Saturday 11/20 at 3pm PST. Members of the IAA Community can attend the performances at IAF Theatre, and the public can watch the livestream at the link in our bio.

Why confine PE to a gym when your campus looks lik

Why confine PE to a gym when your campus looks like this? Our students recently enjoyed a guided hike on one of the many trails found in our 205 acres of forest in the San Jacinto mountains. #NationalHikingDay reminds us to enjoy the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of exercising outdoors.

The Idyllwild Arts DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclus

The Idyllwild Arts DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging) Collaborative is committed to facilitating the growth of a respectful community and a culture that encourages the free and open exchange of ideas, cultivates personal growth, and nurtures interdependence. On this #InternationalDayofTolerance, we are reminded that our differences are what make us special and our shared experiences bond us together. By taking the time to understand and respectfully learn about cultural differences, we can become better allies. Our DEIB flag, displayed prominently in the dining hall, reminds us of this daily.

Just in time for planning a respectful and meaning

Just in time for planning a respectful and meaningful Thanksgiving celebration, we are excited to share that today marks the release of New Native Kitchen, the new cookbook by Chef Freddie Bitsoie (Diné), former Executive Chef of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and esteemed Summer Faculty at Idyllwild Arts. A celebration of Indigenous cuisine, the new book by @fjbits showcases the variety of flavor and culinary history on offer from coast to coast, providing modern interpretations of 100 recipes that have long fed this country. We are excited to welcome Chef Bitsoie back for our 2022 summer program, and stay tuned for a new podcast later this year featuring Chef Bitsoie in conversation with IAF President Pamela Jordan. Check the link in our bio for resources on where to buy it from an Indigenous-owned bookstore!

Today's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Artist Spotli

Today's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Artist Spotlight is dedicated to @ramsonlomatewama, an award-winning Hopi glass artist, Katsina doll carver, and poet. His way of experiencing the world through the arts is a clear reflection of his rich heritage and the timeless culture of the Hopi people. We also love Ramson’s sense of humor that always brings fun into the classroom!

Yesterday the InterArts department welcomed studen

Yesterday the InterArts department welcomed students and faculty to experience "Welcome Home," a walk-through installation on the subject of HOME. They transformed IA Hall into a home-like environment reflective of the department's multi-discipline approach to the arts. Visitors had the experience of posing for their own family photos, commissioning a personal poem, checking out a new mural, watching a dance performance, playing games, enjoying baked goods, spending time in a fort filled with cozy cushions, and watching a documentary on what home means to different members of our community.

Last night we celebrated the opening reception of

Last night we celebrated the opening reception of the stunning new Visual Arts Student Theme Show at Parks Exhibition Center. This year's theme, selected by the students, is DREAMS. The exhibition was juried and awarded virtually by Becky Alley, Director of the Boliver Art Gallery at the University of Kentucky. Our Visual Arts faculty members were honored to announce the awards at the reception; congratulations to the winners (listed below and works shown here) and to all the incredibly talented students whose work was selected for the show! Experience the exhibition online through December 9th at the link in our bio.

Best in Show - "Bathe in the Multitudes," Oil on Canvas
Guanzhi Wang, Grade 12

1st Place - "Conception," Oil on Canvas
Lucy Park, Grade 10

2nd Place - "Reflection," Oil on Canvas
Jiho Kim, Grade 10

3rd Place - "PINO," Digital Media
Adrien Wang, Grade 11

Honorable Mention - Photography Series
Ela Miri Bosworth-Tetikoglu, Grade 12

Honorable Mention - "Daydream," Oil on Canvas
Yoohyun Marie Jeon, Grade 11

Honorable Mention - "HEY," Linocut
Fatima Guzman, Grade 12

Tonight at 7:30pm PST, enjoy an evening of Chamber

Tonight at 7:30pm PST, enjoy an evening of Chamber Music courtesy of the Idyllwild Arts Music Department! Members of the Idyllwild Arts community may attend the concert at the William M. Lowman Concert Hall, and the performance will also be livestreamed for the larger community at the link in our bio.

This week, our Creative Writing department had the

This week, our Creative Writing department had the honor of hosting 2011 alum @atmorrell for a masterclass and reading on campus. The author of the middle-grade novel "The Magic Method" (forthcoming in 2023), Morrell is also a children's librarian and currently studying for her Master's Degree of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. Read more about her at the link in our bio!

Idyllwild Arts is still accepting applications for

Idyllwild Arts is still accepting applications for Spring 2022, and we want to help you take the next step on your artistic journey! Join our community in the national forest of the picturesque San Jacinto mountains, where you'll hone your craft while surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals. Our pre-professional art training and college prep academics are designed to challenge the mind and cultivate artistic drive. Apply today at the link in our bio and take the next step toward your creative future!

Today’s #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Artist Spot

Today’s #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Artist Spotlight is dedicated to two sisters who have taught at Idyllwild Arts for well over 20 years: Barbara Teller Ornelas (Diné) and Lynda Teller Pete (Diné). The sisters teach Navajo Weaving I and II each year during the Summer Program, and our Summer 2022 session will offer a Navajo Weaving III class! These two master weavers embody the essence of the Native American Arts Program and alongside the beautiful textiles they create, have also woven together a community that is passionate about Diné (Navajo) Weaving. Check out the link in our bio, which dives into their history here at Idyllwild Arts!

Happy #NationalSaxophoneDay! Here are our Jazz sax

Happy #NationalSaxophoneDay! Here are our Jazz saxophone students performing with the legendary Delfeayo Marsalis at our own Lowman Concert Hall! Mr. Marsalis taught a masterclass and put on a concert with the Jazz students, which you can watch at the link in our bio.

Tonight, the Idyllwild Arts Theatre Department ope

Tonight, the Idyllwild Arts Theatre Department opens its mainstage season with a production of "Fools" by Neil Simon, performed for the campus community and student families. "Fools," a comedy, explores the topsy-turvy world of an Idyllic Ukrainian town where everyone is stupid. Leon Tolchensky has 24 hours to turn the 200 year old curse around, or else he will suffer the same fate. IAA's Theatre Department first performed "Fools" in 1998. Scroll to see pics from both the past and current productions.

Ceramics faculty Jasmine Peck's work was recently

Ceramics faculty Jasmine Peck's work was recently selected for the Workhouse Arts Center's 11th Annual Clay International exhibition, which represents the depth and breadth of contemporary functional and sculptural ceramic artworks being created throughout the country. Jasmine characterizes her creative practice as "an intersection of material studies and sculptural ceramics. I utilize the human body as a site for exploration of cultural norms, bodily functions, and ideals around beauty and the grotesque." Check out the exhibit online at the link in our bio!

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