Come see our student-run IAA Improv Troupe and faculty Jeanette Knight faculty perform! These are fun, silly, and even have audience participation in the tradition of the great Improv Clubs. Come out and laugh!
In honor of Black History Month, Idyllwild Arts Academy will again present its annual Black History Concert led by Dr. Marshall Hawkins, reflecting on his 39-year legacy with our institution. The evening will feature current students, alumni, and special guest Steve Proffitt, a former reporter, NPR producer and Louisiana native who will moderate a discussion of Dr. […]
Do your feelings, ideas, and inspiration naturally become rhythm, sound, and melody? Musicians at Idyllwild Arts refine their technique with the guidance of our world-renowned faculty, exploring this powerful medium for storytelling and cultural expression. Our pre-professional training curriculum instills the discipline, skills, and confidence that transform raw talent into endless opportunity. Idyllwild Arts Academy […]
Are you more than one kind of artist, or not sure what kind of artist you are yet? Find your true calling with the InterArts major at Idyllwild Arts. Explore and develop your skills across arts disciplines, create new and blended art forms and techniques, carve your own artistic pathway across any and all arts […]
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? In the Semester Exchange Program, students experience the power of artistic immersion by shaping their journey into a force for positive change and community engagement. This […]
Please note the open hours for Parks Exhibition Center are Monday – Friday, 11 am – 5 pm. The Visual Arts Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy is proud to present "comma," the first Senior Capstone Show of 2025. This expansive exhibition showcases the work of seven talented senior artists, each contributing unique perspectives on themes […]
Please note the open hours for Parks Exhibition Center are Monday – Friday, 11 am – 5 pm. The Visual Arts Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy is proud to present "comma," the first Senior Capstone Show of 2025. This expansive exhibition showcases the work of seven talented senior artists, each contributing unique perspectives on themes […]
The esteemed John Walz, Idyllwild Arts faculty emeritus and 'cellist of the Pacific Trio, is taking the students of the Idyllwild Arts Orchestra on the road for a special performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto in Palm Springs, reflecting his continued collaboration with Idyllwild Arts as well as his substantial legacy. As a special treat to […]
The esteemed John Walz, Idyllwild Arts faculty emeritus and 'cellist of the Pacific Trio, is taking the students of the Idyllwild Arts Orchestra on the road for a special performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto in Palm Springs, reflecting his continued collaboration with Idyllwild Arts as well as his substantial legacy. The program will also include performances […]
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 […]
The IAA Music Department's first songwriting concert of the new year and new semester promises to be a blockbuster night of original music and fun. Celebrate and support our hard-working student artists! If you're unable to attend in person, please join the livestream link below.
Attention Idyllwild Arts Alumni! Will you be in LA on March 1st? Join us for an unforgettable evening with Pamela Jordan, President of Idyllwild Arts Foundation. Dan Cantrell,’94, Emmy-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist, is hosting at his home. Bring your instruments and your love for Idyllwild Arts, and get ready for a fun night of jamming, reminiscing, and […]
Idyllwild Arts is hosting California’s FIRST Jazz Girls Day® on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. Jazz Girls Day® was developed by Dr. Colleen Clark (University of South Carolina) and offers a FREE daylong clinic including masterclasses, jam sessions, and a concert, open to all female identifying improvising musicians aged 10-18 in the pursuit of jazz music. Again, registration is […]
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