Idyllwild Arts Foundation

✨ The magic of Writers Week at Idyllwild Arts! ✨ For five days last month, writers from around the world came together under the mystic stars and pines to refine their craft with our incredible faculty in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. 🌲📚 From inspirational workshops and craft talks to breakthrough moments and lively discussions, our attendees found their voices and pushed their boundaries. For decades, Idyllwild Arts has been a haven for talented poets and writers like Angela Moralis, Vanessa Martir, Bojan Louis, Casandra M. Lopez, Sterling HolyWhiteMountain, and so many more! 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional students and instructors who made this year's Writers Week unforgettable. Until next year! ✍️💫 Tap the link to view all of the photos from Writers Week! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eZcQcr

🎉 This Friday, July 12th, tune in to the latest episode of "One World. One Idyllwild" Season 3, which exclusively features our amazing Idyllwild Arts Academy alumni! 🌍🎧 In this episode, President Pamela Jordan chats with Marisa Hamamoto, IAA Dance '00. Marisa is the first professional dancer to be named to People Magazine's “Women Changing the World.” She is a leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, having been named a LinkedIn Top Voice and featured on Good Morning America, NBC Today, and other major media outlets. Her work has amassed over 100 million views across social media. ✨As a sought-after international speaker and performing artist, Marisa has shared the stage with Tim Cook at Apple HQ’s Steve Jobs Theater. She has collaborated with global brands such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Red Bull, adidas, and PayPal. A stroke survivor and late-diagnosed Autistic, Marisa is also a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She is the founder of Infinite Flow, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs both disabled and non-disabled dancers, aiming to create a more inclusive world, one dance at a time. 💃❤️ Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Tune in at the link.🎙️✨ https://bit.ly/3XaUX45

Our 2024 Adult Native Arts workshops wrapped up last week, and we were truly inspired as our talented faculty and eager students joined forces to carry on so many culturally rich art forms and experiences!🎨✨ Idyllwild Arts has been a beacon for Indigenous Arts for over 70 years, connecting Native American teaching artists, knowledge bearers, and scholars to share their creative talents with students and one another. From Cahuilla Style Pottery to Glassblowing, California Native Plants, Navajo Weaving, and more, our workshops have sparked inspiring conversations, empowered creativity, and strengthened the Indigenous community. 🌿🔥Thank you to all of our incredible instructors for their dedication, and to Shaliyah Ben, Executive Director of the Native American Arts Center, for bringing this incredible lineup of workshops to life once again on our mountaintop campus! 🌟❤️ Tap the link to learn more about our dynamic Native American Arts Center! https://bit.ly/3PZTR52

🎨✨If the arts are your passion, Idyllwild Arts Academy should be your home! Ranked by Niche as the nation's top private arts high school for two years in a row, we offer pre-professional arts training and a comprehensive college-prep curriculum for students in grades 9-12 and postgraduate. 🌟 If you or someone you know is interested, join us for one of our upcoming Virtual Info Sessions to explore your preferred art focus! See the schedule below and email admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org to RSVP and get the meeting link! 📧 🩰 July 8: Dance at 5:00pm PST 🎭 July 10: InterArts - 5:30pm PST 🎨 July 10: Visual Arts - 5:00pm PST 🎬 July 11: Film - 5:30pm PST 🎶 July 17: Music - 5:00pm PST 🎭 July 22: Dramatic Arts (including a Q&A with '25 graduate Andre Real - @andrerealoficial) - 6:30pm PST 👗 July 25: Fashion Design - 5:30pm PST

🎶✨Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Dr. Marshall Hawkins' Seahawk MoJO next Friday, July 12th at 7:30pm! Join us in the beautiful William M. Lowman Concert Hall on campus for this headlining performance of the 30th and final Jazz in the Pines, featuring legendary bassist and beloved teacher Dr. Marshall Hawkins and the modern jazz ensemble he founded in 2002. This special performance, and this year's entire festival, is dedicated to the memory of the late jazz guitar giant, our beloved Bob Boss 🎸🫶. Grab your tickets online now through the link! Ticket sales support student scholarships at Idyllwild Arts. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4cG7O2w 💫For 30 years, Idyllwild Arts has brought jazz legends from across the nation to perform for eager audiences and inspire young musicians through The Jazz in the Pines Festival & Student Clinic. As we mark this momentous occasion, we also pass the torch to the educators and performers of The Jazz in the Pines Student Clinic, who will continue to carry this cherished art form into the future. Let's make this final festival one to remember! Thank you, Dr. Marshall Hawkins, for your vision and dedication in securing scholarships for talented young jazz musicians worldwide. 🎉🎺 🎥Video by Brandon Riley Miller (IAA Film & Digital Media '05)

Summer session is in full swing at Idyllwild Arts, and our popular H.O.T. Clay and Ceramics adult program truly brought the heat! 🔥From hand-building soft clay to wheel throwing, our students had an array of opportunities to expand their skills through the therapeutic power of pottery! 🧘♀️✨ Idyllwild Arts has a long history of offering outstanding ceramics programs, with renowned faculty like Sam Lopez, Russell Brian Wrankle, Lynne Hobaica, Amy Santoferraro, Sanam Emami, Justin D'Onofrio, Leah Leitson, Susan Filley and many more. 🌟 These hands-on workshops offer open studios, faculty presentations, critiques and feedback, and an exhibit of faculty work with artist receptions. The small class sizes ensure maximum interaction with instructors and other participants. 👩🏫👨🎨 Thank you to all of the incredible instructors and students who graced our campus with their creativity. 🙏 Tap the link to learn more about our Summer Program! 🌞 https://bit.ly/3NhJf01

🎉🎙️ This Friday, July 5th, tune into the latest episode of "One World. One Idyllwild." season 3, which exclusively features our amazing Idyllwild Arts Academy alumni! 🌍🎧 In this episode, Idyllwild Arts President Pamela Jordan chats with Audrey Carver, IAA Visual Arts '17. Audrey is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Idyllwild, CA. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University in 2022 with a self-designed major in Scientific Communication. 🎓✨ Audrey has showcased her work in both solo and group exhibitions in Cuenca (kwen-ca), Ecuador, Palm Springs, Idyllwild, San Diego, and Boston. 🖼️🌎 She has served as an artist-in-residence and science communication fellow at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD, the Climate Science Alliance, Cabrillo National Monument, and the Tijuana River National Estuarine (es-tura-rin) Reserve. 🌊🌿 She was awarded Artist Enterprise Laboratory Grants from Idyllwild Arts Academy in 2015, 2016, and 2017 for public works. 🏆🎨 Audrey was a speaker at the 2020 San Diego Climate Summit, where she emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary science communication, and she was the curator for the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit art show hosted by the San Diego Natural History Museum. 🗣️🖌️ Don't miss out! Tune into the podcast this Friday via the link! 📲🔗 https://bit.ly/3XaUX45

✨ That's a wrap on #MetalsWeek at the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program for Adults! We couldn't be more impressed by the creativity and imagination that poured out of our students, inspired by our world-class faculty. Adult campers maximized their artistic experience through workshops, lectures, and demonstrations, and they also had the chance to network with fellow jewelers and metal smiths.💍 From mold making and material casting in jewelry to the Hopi technique of silver overlay metal smithing, our students learned the ins and outs of all things metal! 🛠️ Huge thanks to our incredible instructors, Katja Toporski and Ronald Wadsworth, for sharing their wealth of knowledge with us. A special thank you to all the campers who joined us on our beautiful mountain-top campus. 🌄 Tap the link to learn more about our Summer Program, which offers dynamic programming for all ages! 🌟🔗 https://bit.ly/3NhJf01

🌟 What an unforgettable 2024 Alumni Reunion weekend! 🌟 We were overwhelmed by the love and joy that filled our mountain-top campus. IAA alums from around the globe joined us for three amazing days of activities, performances, and heartfelt reconnections. 🎨📸 From silk painting and photography to soothing sound baths and a fabulous Jazz Brunch, the experiences were endless! 🎶🥂 A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us, including the class of '94 celebrating their 30th reunion! 🎓🎉 Special shoutout to James Baumann, our Alumni Relations Manager, for making this magical event happen. Missed the reunion? No worries! Click the link to join us on Idyllwild Arts Connect and reconnect with old friends. 💫✨ https://bit.ly/49dCRSI

Last week's Native American Arts Festival Week was a resounding success! 🎉 This year's theme, "Celebrating Kinship Through the Power of Storytelling," took us on a journey full of culture, creativity, and passion. 🌿✨ Attendees gathered on our campus from far and wide for our many enriching public events, including the exhibition opening of "Blue Corn and Other Stories" by Joe Baker, the Michael Kabotie Lecture Series highlighting the work and perspectives of many talented Indigenous storytellers, a special screening of the zombie horror film "Blood Quantum," and an artist meet & greet with Idyllwild Arts Academy student Tain Half, who presented a photography exhibition, and Idyllwild Arts Academy alum Emily Clarke, who debuted a beautiful new poem. 📸📚 The Native American Arts Market and the third annual bird singing celebration, "Welcoming Home the Birds," was the perfect way to close out the week. 🛍️🎶 A special thank you to our program sponsors FNX, KVCR Public Media, and Unfold Development, as well as Native Arts Executive Director Shaliyah Ben for curating this incredible event. 🙏 Click the link to learn more about our Native American Arts Center! 🌟 https://bit.ly/3PZTR52