A Safe Place
“I want to be the person I needed when I was young,” says Douglas Johnston, after a few moments of thought, in response to why he decided to become a school counselor. Douglas experienced severe bullying throughout his childhood and…
Amber Pairis, Visual Arts ’92
Idyllwild Arts Academy graduate Dr. Amber Pairis, of the Class of 1992, directs the Climate Science Alliance and has a leading role in developing the 2019 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit, coming to the Idyllwild Arts campus August 13-16.…
Earth Day at Idyllwild Arts
Earth Day 2019’s Protect our Species campaign will be celebrated late at Idyllwild Arts Academy: on April 28, six days after the global event. The packed calendar for the Academy’s three hundred-plus students from three dozen countries requires creative scheduling!…
Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
Indigenous Peoples, including Tribal nations, in the United States and elsewhere around the globe are among those most severely impacted by climate change, to a large extent because of their deep connectedness and reliance on the natural environment. The habitat…
On the Summit
The La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, the Climate Science Alliance, and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals will take the lead in convening the second Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit, August 13-16 on…
Climate Change Resilience Leader
As Director of the Climate Science Alliance, Idyllwild Arts Academy graduate Dr. Amber Pairis has a leading role in developing the 2019 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit, coming to the Idyllwild Arts campus August 13-16. Amber graduated from the Academy…
Message from the President and Head of School
I recently traveled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to attend a summit and to be in conversation with educators from around the world. Leaders from the Blue School (NY), Harvard’s Project Zero (Boston), and Reggio Emilio (Italy) among others,…
Dream Fulfilled
Idyllwild Arts Academy Assistant Head of School Marianne Kent-Stoll first dreamt of Africa when she was eight. "That was 1966. I saw the movie Born Free, based on the true story of a couple who rescued orphaned lion cubs in Kenya. The…
The Nomadic Artist: Week 12
We are exposed to satellite imagery every day, from navigating GoogleMaps to gazing at Yelp options to find our next meal. We see the world from above through GPS and a weather report on the news. Satellite imagery is integrated into our everyday…
The Nomadic Artist: Week 11
Eighty percent of success is showing up. — Woody Allen Each residency presents its own opportunities, challenges, expectations, and of course — a deadline. Making the most of your time at each program is crucial for all to benefit. Many are invested in…
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