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    • Idyllwild Arts Admission at Palm Springs International Film Festival
      Jan 11, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Admission at Palm Springs International Film Festival

      Idyllwild Arts

      03:00pm to 07:00pm (ET)

      Meet Idyllwild Arts Academy admission representatives and learn more about our boarding arts high school & summer program!

      Location: Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Ave Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2026
      Jan 15, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Priority Application Deadline for Fall 2026

      Idyllwild Arts

      Idyllwild Arts Academy is an internationally acclaimed boarding arts high school where education is guided by the belief that art is the greatest teacher of humanity. Ranked by Niche as the #1 High School for the Arts in America, Idyllwild Arts Academy equips students (grades 9-12 & postgraduate) with the tools to leverage their own imagination to change themselves and the world around them.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Priority Deadline for Financial Aid
      Feb 1, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Priority Deadline for Financial Aid

      Idyllwild Arts

      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.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Music
      Feb 2, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Music

      Idyllwild Arts

      08:30pm to 09:00pm (ET)

      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.

      Join us for this online Virtual Information Session to learn more about our Music department! RSVP to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org for more information and the meeting link.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Visual Arts
      Feb 9, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Visual Arts

      Idyllwild Arts

      07:00pm to 07:30pm (ET)

      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 in all 2D and 3D mediums.

      Join faculty, staff and students for this online Virtual Information Session to learn more about our Visual Arts department! RSVP to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org for more information and the meeting link.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Creative Writing
      Feb 11, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Creative Writing

      Idyllwild Arts

      07:30pm to 08:00pm (ET)

      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.

      Join faculty, staff and students for this online Virtual Information Session to learn more about our Creative Writing department! RSVP to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org for more information and the meeting link.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | InterArts
      Feb 11, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | InterArts

      Idyllwild Arts

      08:30pm to 09:00pm (ET)

      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 facilities.

      Join faculty, staff and students for this online Virtual Information Session to learn more about our InterArts department! RSVP to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org for more information and the meeting link.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program Virtual Info Session | Fashion Design
      Feb 11, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Program Virtual Info Session | Fashion Design

      Idyllwild Arts

      08:30pm (ET)

      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 guided by the belief that art is the greatest teacher of humanity. Idyllwild Arts Academy equips students with the tools to leverage their own imagination to change themselves and the world around them.

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    • Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Film & Digital Media
      Feb 13, 2026

      Idyllwild Arts Academy Virtual Info Session | Film & Digital Media

      Idyllwild Arts

      08:30pm to 09:00pm (ET)

      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.

      Join faculty, staff and students for this online Virtual Information Session to learn more about our Film & Digital Media department! RSVP to admissionteam@idyllwildarts.org for more information and the meeting link.

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    Testimonials (7)

    • "Both of our boys explored art in new ways that surprised us! The culminating presentations and performances were a wonderful way for us to see their imaginations come to life!"

      - Parent of Summer Camper in Artist Discovery, 2023 - August 22, 2023
    • "Idyllwild Arts has really brought a new sense of discovery in my art future. I have learned things in a two week intensive that most people don't learn in two years. It was very well done."

      - Musical Theatre Camper, 2023 - August 8, 2023
    • "My son's confidence soared after writing songs with different peers every day and performing in front of the class. He made friends while being immersed in his passion, and he loved the experience overall. He definitely wants to go back next summer!"

      - Songwriting Intensive Camper, 2023 - August 2, 2023
    • "Idyllwild is the only overnight camp that my daughter has felt truly included by staff and students. After going to several day and sleep away camps, Idyllwild is by far the best at communication and helping each camper feel a part of the community."

      - Parent of Summer Camper in Ballet-Intensive, 2023 - August 2, 2023
    • "We had very high expectations but were still blown away by the quality of the program, the instruction, the projects, and our daughters overall experience at Idyllwild Arts Academy summer program. Such a magical experience!"

      - Parent of Summer Camper in Multi-Arts, 2023 - August 2, 2023
    • "It was my daughter's first sleepaway camp, and she had a great time and learned so much! It meant a lot to me that Idyllwild is so well-run. Even the tooth fairy came when she lost a tooth!"

      - Parent of Summer Camper in Jazz Instrumental Intensive, 2023 - August 2, 2023
    • "My child loved the Artists Discovery program and can't wait to come back next year!! As parents, we loved having him spend time outside with no technology, working collaboratively with his peers. It was confidence boosting and tons of summer fun in a beautiful environment!"

      - Parent of Summer Camper in Artist Discovery, 2023 - August 2, 2023