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 […]
Join Jaye Kanaprach and Jason Kao for their songwriting recital, featuring jazz and original songs! If you're unable to attend in person, please join the livestream link below.
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 […]
Come experience two dynamic, fully student-led productions! This event is funded by the Arts Enterprise Laboratory student grant project and was completely conceived and produced by Idyllwild Arts Academy students. Ashes of the Lotus by Kaylinn Lee (Dramatic Arts '27) The Korean classic novel Janghwa Hongryeon Tale meets the mythology of a grim reaper Gangrim, […]
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 […]
Come see our student-run IAA Improv Troupe perform! Produced with mentorship and guidance from Dramatic Arts faculty member Jeanette Knight, these performances are fun, silly, and even have audience participation in the tradition of the great Improv Clubs. Come out and laugh!
Enjoy outstanding live music by Idyllwild Arts Music students from all programs (including Songwriting, Jazz, Piano, Classical Instrumental, and Voice) while you enjoy a delicious meal at Cafe Aroma! Your support helps Idyllwild Arts students build essential real-world performance skills including stage presence, audience engagement, equipment management, and more.
Come see the Senior Projects of Seraphina Zhang, Ethan Curtis, Gian Yang, Ayden Della Gatta, Hayden Rathkamp Robbins, and Silas Potma!
Join Music Department Chair Kai Potts Smith and Piano Program Director, Jeanette Louise Yaryan for a viola recital, including works by J.S. Bach, D. Shostakovich, J . Montgomery, and P. Hindemith to lead into Saturday’s Black History Concert. This special recital brings an element of storytelling, and features a VIOL∀ibrational Sound Healing Session. If you're […]
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 […]
Enjoy outstanding live music by Idyllwild Arts Music students from all programs (including Songwriting, Jazz, Piano, Classical Instrumental, and Voice) while you enjoy a delicious meal at Cafe Aroma! Your support helps Idyllwild Arts students build essential real-world performance skills including stage presence, audience engagement, equipment management, and more.
Discover the magic of an Idyllwild Arts summer, where young artists explore their bottomless creativity and build lifelong friendships in a welcoming summer camp environment. Our engaging art workshops and masterclasses are taught by renowned teaching artists, helping students simultaneously build skill and confidence. From high school intensive workshops to kids overnight art camps, Idyllwild […]
The community is invited to observe a masterclass on music arrangement with Grammy-winning jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator Laurence Hobgood. Highlights of Hobgood's 30+ year career include: three consecutive Fellowships to the Aspen Music Festival (1990, '91, '92), being chosen as a 1995 Chicagoan of the Year in the Arts, a 2003 Deems […]
The community is invited to a concert featuring Grammy-winning jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator Laurence Hobgood. Highlights of Hobgood's 30+ year career include: three consecutive Fellowships to the Aspen Music Festival (1990, '91, '92), being chosen as a 1995 Chicagoan of the Year in the Arts, a 2003 Deems Taylor Award given by […]
Join us for an evening of original music celebrating the creativity and growth of our Songwriting students. This concert showcases the work they’ve developed throughout the year - music shaped through dedication, collaboration, and the courage to tell honest stories. Our students have extended their learning far beyond the classroom, participating in Grammy-affiliated showcases, earning […]
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Celebrate 80 years of Idyllwild Arts! Purchase tickets now to join alumni, families, and friends for performances, creative spotlights, special gatherings, a raffle, online auction and more!