Idyllwild Arts Foundation

Imagine a high school that has mastered the art of arts education. Idyllwild Arts Academy is a close-knit, working community of students and teachers whose passion for the arts is balanced by a dedication to learning. Idyllwild Arts offers a disciplined college preparatory program for grades 9-12 and post-graduatesalong with world-class training in creative writing, dance, film & video, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre and visual art. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program for nearly 60 years, this annual tradition continues to offer rare opportunities for creative self-discovery in the arts. Every summer, more than 1,900 children, teens, and adults attend Idyllwild Arts workshops under the pines, pursuing interests in creative writing, dance, music, theatre and visual art - and taught by some of Americas finest artists. Weeklong festivals and special programs, including our famed Native American Arts program, bring an added dimension and depth to specific artistic pursuits. ...