Idyllwild Arts Academy

Idyllwild Arts Academy Co-ed Boarding School Information:

Greetings Prospective Art Student!

A lifetime in the arts begins here…and we are delighted you are interested in our school. The Idyllwild Arts Academy welcomes talented young artists from around the world to study Dance, Film, Interdisciplinary Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Art or Creative Writing with renowned teachers in each field. At the same time students are provided with a college preparatory academic education. Our students enjoy a very rich and diverse education in both arts and academics, and go on to some of the top colleges and conservatories in the world.

We welcome you to look through our website to learn more about our school and see the exciting opportunities we have for our students. If the arts are your passion, then this is where you belong. As you become more familiar with the Arts Academy, we highly recommend a campus visit where you will have the opportunity to meet our staff, get to know our students and faculty, participate in classes, see the campus and audition/interview with our department chairs.

The Idyllwild Arts Academy is an exciting place to be and we truly look forward to meeting you! Please do not hesitate to contact the Admission Office at any time. It is our goal to bring together wonderful artists from many different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and provide a place for artistic, academic and student growth.

A lifetime in the arts begins here…come join us!


What’s it "like" at Idyllwild Arts Academy? Prepare to be surprised in all the best ways. Because at Idyllwild, the faculty, staff and students all share a common goal—to create an environment that is both stimulating and supportive of personal activity and growth. While your academic and artistic studies will be challenging, there’s a full schedule of social activities—concerts, readings, and other cultural events; on-campus recreational facilities (not to mention the surrounding great outdoors!); and weekend trips to L.A. and San Diego. You will hear and see and learn more than you ever had before—every day.

Students at the Academy are challenged to grow and develop academically, artistically and socially, components essential for every student's success. Together, faculty, staff and students create an environment that is both stimulating and supportive of personal activity and growth.