The wonderful Crafty Chica returns Jun. 8 - Jun. 12 for her second summer joining the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Sponsored by the Native American Arts Center and its dedication […]
The wonderful Crafty Chica returns Jun. 8 - Jun. 12 for her second summer joining the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Sponsored by the Native American Arts Center and its dedication […]
Do you crave the vibrant energy of live performance, and find yourself singing the latest musical theatre songs or acting out scenes in your head? Young Actors at Idyllwild Arts live in a space where ideas, stories, and characters come to life. Our expansive, interdisciplinary curriculum offers students an entire spectrum of Dramatic Arts including […]
The wonderful Crafty Chica returns Jun. 8 - Jun. 12 for her second summer joining the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Sponsored by the Native American Arts Center and its dedication […]
The wonderful Crafty Chica returns Jun. 8 - Jun. 12 for her second summer joining the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Sponsored by the Native American Arts Center and its dedication […]
The wonderful Crafty Chica returns Jun. 8 - Jun. 12 for her second summer joining the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Sponsored by the Native American Arts Center and its dedication […]
Save the Date! Native American Arts Festival Week will kick off with a gallery opening at Parks Exhibition Center. 7 pm - Curator & Guest Artist Talk with curator, Shaliyah Ben (Diné) and Special Guest Artist. 8 pm - Opening Reception
Join Julia Keefe (Nimiipuu), and Dr. Marshall Hawkins for the first session of our annual Michael Kabotie Lecture series! Our speakers will share a special presentation and discussion about Indigenous Jazz, its history, and its future, including a special musical sneak peek of Thursday evening’s performance of "Hemyu’mu’kotsat: Honoring Indigenous Jazz Matriarchs" in Krone Library. […]
When you look at the world, do you feel compelled to translate what you see into something beautiful or provocative to express yourself? Nurtured by experienced faculty and surrounded by the limitless inspiration of a pristine natural environment, Visual Artists at Idyllwild Arts have access to the well-equipped studio spaces needed to create groundbreaking artworks […]
Alexis Munoa Dyer (Pechanga Band of Indians, Payómkawichum Nation) is an artist, poet, and author of "Nothing Without Intention: Weaving Modern Art Practice with Traditional World View". In this conversation, she will share about her Grandfather’s Payómkawichum teachings and philosophies that provide very relevant ways in which we approach personal reflection in our daily life, […]
Join us for an exclusive screening of the powerful documentary that captures the true history of the Yuhaaviatam Clan of Maara’yam. This film explores the Tribe’s enduring legacy, revealing how pivotal historical and political moments shaped their path and tested their leadership during times of great adversity. A special Q&A will follow.
Kimberly Blaeser (Anishinaabe, White Earth Nation), is a Writer, Photographer, Scholar, and the Founding Director of Indigenous Nations Poets. Kimberly will perform recent poems, including works from her award-winning collection Ancient Light, and will underscore the healing and activist roles Indigenous poetry can play in our imploding world. Her performance will also include her nature […]
Hemyu’mu’kotsat: Honoring Indigenous Jazz Matriarchs - Indigenous female Jazz musicians have been prolific, trailblazing figures in the genre since its infancy, yet are often overlooked within the pages of history. After nearly two decades working in clubs and concert halls, one jazz vocalist from Indian Country makes it her mission to honor the mighty Indigenous women […]
This 5th annual event celebrates and shares the cultural legacy of Bird Singing regionally, inviting groups throughout Southern California and Arizona. The event also includes an artist marketplace, hands-on activities for all ages, Rabbit Stick Games, Native Food booths, community partner informational booths, and more! This event is free, family friendly, and open to the […]
Students in the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program's Hopi-Tewa Pottery Workshop will load their pottery for firing utilizing traditional methods and sourced fuels to unveil beautiful bespoke ceramic works at noon. Come meet and chat with faculty and students and view beautiful finished works!
Please join us for a Writer's Week Craft Talk with special guest Ben Loory at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Ben Loory's first book, Stories for Nighttime and Some for the Day (Penguin, 2011), was a selection of the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers […]
Please join us for an evening reading with guests, faculty, and students of Writer's Week at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Janet Fitch is the author of the #1 national bestselling novel White Oleander, which was translated into 24 languages, selected for Oprah's Book Club, and adapted into […]
Please join us for a Writer's Week Craft Talk with special guest Tom Laichas at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Tom Laichas is author of Three Hundred Streets of Venice California (FutureCycle Press, 2023), Sixty-Three Photographs at the End of a War (3.1 Press, 2021), and Empire of Eden (The High Window […]
Are you a storyteller passionate about making a lasting impact through the lens of film, television, or digital media? At Idyllwild Arts, our Film & Digital Media major empowers you to bring your vision to life on the screen. Our award-winning faculty are established Hollywood professionals with a comprehensive breadth of experience in all facets […]
Please join us for an evening reading with guests, faculty, and students of Writer's Week at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Amber Tamblyn is the critically acclaimed author of seven books across genres, including the bestselling novel Any Man and anthology Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power […]
Please join us for a Writer's Week Craft Talk with special guests Janet Fitch and Amber Tamblyn at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Janet Fitch is the author of the #1 national bestselling novel White Oleander, which was translated into 24 languages, selected for Oprah's Book Club, and […]
Please join us for an evening reading with special guest Joy Harjo at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Joy Harjo is an internationally renowned performer and writer of the Muscogee Nation. She served three terms as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2019-2022 and […]
Please join us for a Writer's Week Craft Talk with special guest Brendan Constantine at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Brendan Constantine is a poet based in Los Angeles. His work has appeared in many standards, including Poetry, The Nation, Best American Poetry, Tin House, Ploughshares, and Poem-a-Day. A popular […]
Please join us for a special Writer's Week evening reading at Middle Ridge Winery!
Please join us for a Writer's Week Craft Talk with special guest Julia Ingalls at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Julia Ingalls' stories, essays, reviews, and other work regularly appear in Guernica, The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Los Angeles Times, Salon, BOOM California, Crimereads, […]
Please join us for an evening reading with guests, faculty, and students of Writer's Week at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Amber Tamblyn is the critically acclaimed author of seven books across genres, including the bestselling novel Any Man and anthology Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power […]
Please join us for a special Writer's Week Craft Talk at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Lynne Thompson was Los Angeles’ 4th Poet Laureate and received a Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. In 2024, She represented the City of Los Angeles at […]
Please join us for an evening reading with guests, faculty, and students of Writer's Week at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program! This event is free and open to the public. Janet Fitch is the author of the #1 national bestselling novel White Oleander, which was translated into 24 languages, selected for Oprah's Book Club, and adapted into […]
Please join our Writer's Week adult summer program students for their culmination! This event is free and open to the public. Amber Tamblyn is the critically acclaimed author of seven books across genres, including the bestselling novel Any Man and anthology Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition. Tamblyn writes cultural criticism for The New York […]
Do you dream of seeing your art alive in the world and building a rewarding career in fashion? At Idyllwild Arts, our Fashion Design major (led by Project Runway Season16 winner, Kentaro Kameyama) dares you to be bold, innovative, and experimental. Idyllwild Arts Academy is an internationally acclaimed boarding arts high school where education is […]
Do you dream about unleashing your inner artist and wish there was a community where you could figure out who you are and who you are meant to be? Discover our Semester Exchange Program, which allows students to further their academic and artistic skills for a single semester on Idyllwild Arts Academy’s beautiful mountaintop campus […]
Are you an artist whose hopes, dreams, and inspiration manifest through motion and movement? Dancers at Idyllwild Arts receive an unparalleled experience that combines dance training in various styles balanced by insightful mentorship and an uplifting community that nurtures passion and strengthens resilience. Idyllwild Arts Academy is an internationally acclaimed boarding arts high school where […]
Are you a creative, passionate collaborator eager to explore emerging technologies and experiment with multiple art forms? Flex your innovation muscles with the InterArts major at Idyllwild Arts, where you can build your skills across arts disciplines, utilize cutting-edge technologies, carve your own multidisciplinary pathway across arts departments, and gain access to all faculty and […]
Do stories, images, and ideas stir in your mind, urging you to shape them into language that captures your unique perspective? Creative Writers at Idyllwild Arts wield the written word as a tool for discovery, developing the courage and skill to express their authentic voices. Guided by experienced faculty in immersive workshops across every genre, […]
Thank you for helping us change lives through the transformative power of art.