elite colleges seek idyllwild arts academy graduates because those institutions recognize the arts as great teachers of humanity. those colleges want young people whose creativity prepares them to bring about global change.
welcome to your life-changing experience in the arts
experience change in your own life in our unique sanctuary for self-discovery among like-minded artists. become an interdisciplinary thinker and problem-solver by learning the art of finding connections—and forging new connections—among all subject areas.
see yourself here
imagine yourself as a student of nature on our campus whose land remains sacred to the area’s longtime native american inhabitants. allow the spirit of place to move you to grow into a multicultural citizen, taking part in a dialogue that aims to make every space sacred.

jara ruiz-anchia
Associate Director of admission & financial aid
visual arts, Film & Digital Media, financial aid/Scholarships
hablo español
phone: 951.659.2171 x2347
email: jranchia@idyllwildarts.org
wechat id: antxiara

christy wilke
assistant director of admission
music – Classical, Jazz, Songwriting & creative writing
phone: 951.659.2171 x2223
email: cwilke@idyllwildarts.org

marcus wynn
admissions counselor
dance, theatre, interarts & fashion design
phone: 951.659.2171 x2344
email: mwynn@idyllwildarts.org

tara sechrest
Vice President, Enrollment Management & Strategic Partnerships
phone: 951.659.2171 x2345
email: tsechrest@idyllwildarts.org

joni wright
Data & Communication Specialist
phone: 951.659.2171 x2349
email: jwright@idyllwildarts.org

don stoll
Manager of Communications & International Student Relations
ESL Consultant & I-20 Liaison
phone: 951.659.2171 x2346
email: dstoll@idyllwildarts.org
