Greetings from Dennis Haysbert,

As a parent of an Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program student, I am honored to serve as Chair of the Idyllwild Arts Fund for the 2007-2008 year. My goal is to increase participation and promote the culture of philanthropy within the Idyllwild Arts community.

The Idyllwild Arts Annual Fund provides essential income that helps bridge the gap between tuition and the cost of providing an extraordinary arts and academic education. Tax-deductible donations ensure Idyllwild Arts’ ongoing ability to provide financial aid for deserving families, salaries to attract the best faculty, program and facility support, community outreach programs and free public performances. It fuels the very heart of Idyllwild Arts; it is more than just a collection of gifts, it is a catalyst for turning individual generosity into a collective energy.

As an actor, I value an Idyllwild Arts education. There is no greater joy than to witness the triumph of our children as they express true artistic creativity, achieve success in the classroom and art studio, and establish valuable relationships that will last a lifetime.
Please join me in making an on the lives of our passionate, talented and deserving students. Make a gift to the Annual Fund today. On behalf of all our young artists who will one day entertain and inspire our world, I thank you.

Dennis D. Haysbert Idyllwild Arts Annual Fund Committee Chair Parent of Moving Pictures Student ’09, Summer Program ’05 and ’06

Idyllwild Arts students have big dreams. They aspire to have a lifetime in the arts. They desire to make an impact on this world. Your participation in the Idyllwild Arts Annual Fund will allow you to make an impact too - not just in the life of our students but also in our community and our world. After all, our students are the next generation of artists who will entertain us for years to come. Our alumni share their stories of the impact an Idyllwild Arts education can make by turning a child's dreams into reality. We think they say it best and invite you to read their Idyllwild Arts' stories of Impact.
Danielle Spears '07	Lauren Salkin '98 Click to read their Stories of Impact.	Yao Zhao '95
Cristy Candler '92	Graham Dechter '04	Trevor Hall '05
With heartfelt words of appreciation from the students of Idyllwild Arts and sincere gratitude from the entire Idyllwild Arts community, we recognize the 2007-2008 donors, volunteers and members of the Annual Fund Committee who together make the annual Fund such a success. This year, the students and graduates are creating "small works of art" as a token of appreciation for every donation to the Annual Fund. Watch for yours in the mail.
Click above for a tribute to our donors and Volunteers

Each year, current Idyllwild Arts families, grandparents, faculty and staff, alumni and their families, as well as former parents and friends show their support by giving to the Idyllwild Arts Annual Giving Campaign. We are grateful to everyone for their gifts. This support truly helps make the Idyllwild experience what it is for our students. As with most independent schools, we depend on the partnership of our school community to help make that all-important difference between tuition income and the actual cost of educating an Idyllwild Arts student.

Your participation is important. Corporations and foundations often look to the number of donors in choosing the level at which they will support Idyllwild Arts. When you give, your gift helps leverage additional gifts.

There are numerous ways to make a gift to Idyllwild Arts. All gifts show your support of the school, its faculty, and students. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Lissa Claussen at 951.659.2171 x2432.