Idyllwild Arts Academy College Counselors Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn and Andrew Moss are proud of how the Academy prepares its young artists for college as well as for life after college. Recently, Jonathan was asked to give details and he made the…
People are Will Yarbrough's passion and he loves working with young people of every background so that they can attain their full potential. This passion and love, along with his previous job experience as Director of Admissions for Wesley College…
Dear IAF Community, Like most, I am ready to turn the page on the year 2020. In normal times, the unexpected, the unpredictable, and the uncertain are in my wheelhouse. But enough already! It’s easy to look back and complain…
Pictured above: Back: Administrative Assistant Lauren Bilecky, Kathy Castro RN, Administrative Assistant Katie Reeves, Don Lamp RN, Emily White RN Front: Lorraine Evans RN, Sarah Klitzke RN, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Lozano Missing: Theresa Venturini RN, Malissa Biber, LVN The professionals…
Above Photo Credit: Deborah Small In the days after the recent death, at eighty, of longtime Idyllwild Arts Summer Program faculty member Barbara Drake, memories flooded the mind of Heather Companiott. Heather directs the Idyllwild Arts Adult Arts Center and…
Dear IAF Community, As I sat to write this letter, I found myself hesitant to write my traditional Thanksgiving greeting. In this time of awakening social consciousness, I would be remiss not to acknowledge the Thanksgiving holiday but also recognize…
Karen Johnson talks about fashion with an energy seemingly at odds with her recent bout with cancer. The Idyllwild Arts Academy Fashion Design teacher has enjoyed a long career, yet she discusses every aspect of it with a youthful spirit…
Dear IAF Community, Schools around the world have settled into the academic year. Whether through in-person instruction, distance learning, or a hybrid model, everyone is trying to help students gain a sense of normalcy. While this can seem impossible in…
Idyllwild Arts Academy twelfth-grader Rome Smaoui's short story, "Days of Summer," has been published in the top-tier literary journal, Narrative.
Idyllwild Arts Academy has a tradition of holding community events on election day to honor the democratic process. In past years, students have made posters to promote ballot propositions, given speeches, and held debates. This year, our emphasis was on…
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