Come enjoy a classical piano recital by Idyllwild Arts Seniors Aster Byrd and Katerina Sommers! If you're unable to attend in person, please join the livestream link below.
The annual Junior Show celebrates the evolving creativity and talents of the 11th grade Visual Arts majors at Idyllwild Arts Academy. Building upon foundational concepts of art and design, students in their Junior year are developing their vision on a more precise scale by honing technical skills in advanced studio courses and exploring ideas for […]
This event is the culmination of the New Plays Staged Readings our Idyllwild Arts students performed in the Fall 2025 Semester. The panel selected these plays to be semi-produced, the directors and writers have refined the story, the actors have memorized and blocked the play, and this is the result! This event is always a […]
While we wish we could offer unlimited support to all of our talented applicants, our financial aid and scholarships are subject to availability. Being part of a diverse community lifts every student up, and we encourage every family interested in Idyllwild Arts to apply.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Idyllwild Arts, the Native American Arts Center is holding a series of Thursday evening engagements from January to April where we will meet in person to learn more about the history of Native American Arts at Idyllwild Arts and explore goals for the future! We […]
Join Music Department Chair Kai Potts Smith for a viola recital, including works by J.S. Bach, D. Shostakovich, and original compositions to lead into Saturday's Black History Concert. This special recital brings an element of storytelling, and features a VIOL∀ibrational Sound Healing Session.
Idyllwild Arts proudly presents our annual Black History Concert! This year’s concert celebrates the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Jazz Program and Dr. Marshall Hawkins’ teaching at Idyllwild Arts. The performance will highlight the history and lineage of Black History through the life and work of Dr. Hawkins, drawing upon his collaborations with […]
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 […]
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