By Donna ElliotContributed The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) celebrated the grand opening of its new gallery and visitors center showcasing the art of its members at the third-annual “Here and Now” Judged Art Show. With over 40 entries, the judge, Rachel Welch, commented that it was difficult to choose the ribbon winners with so…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) has been supporting local artists for years, putting on some of the community’s most popular art events, including the annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting, which features artists and wine makers from near and far. In January 2018, the AAI opened its first art gallery in the Courtyard building…
By Lynn PennockContributed Chris Pennock first came to Idyllwild 40 years ago to rock climb with his stunt man. It was then that he fell in love with the beautiful surroundings of the Idyllwild mountains. Chris often came up on weekends to hike with friends. In 1988, he moved here to Idyllwild with his new…
By Associates of the Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation continues its monthly series, Spotlight on Leadership. The Spotlight series introduces a member of the Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) leadership team, department chair, or a faculty member to our community. This is an ideal opportunity to learn how the Idyllwild Arts…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) created its own podcast — “One World. One Idyllwild. The Series.” The podcast premiered March 30 and was aired on IAA’s YouTube channel. This podcast series will spotlight artists from all backgrounds, showcasing how they have been shaped by the transformative power of art. In the first episode, Idyllwild Arts Foundation…
When things happen to community members in Idyllwild, many pull together to help their fellow neighbor. Many have struggled this year with the pandemic, but on top of that, some have struggled with their own health. Idyllwild local and musician Ron Wright is a good example of someone who shares his talents with the community….
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) senior Joseph Davis has been a jazz piano major and songwriting minor since he started at IAA a year and a half ago. Davis lives in Jamaica and has been attending his senior year at IAA via Zoom due to the pandemic. He was on campus before COVID-19 closed schools. Thanks…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) senior Richard Watson is a songwriting major. Originally from Oakland, California, Watson attended Oakland School for the Arts from middle school through his junior year of high school before making his way to IAA to finish his high school career. While there, he studied vocal music. “It didn’t have a film…
Enoch Grubb studied dance in Simi Valley before attending Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) and is the first dance major the Town Crier has spoken with for the IAA senior spotlight series. Grubb originally became interested in dance when he learned about hip-hop and street dance. At the age of 9, Grubb started dancing and learning…
Anna Derschmidt is now in her senior year at Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA). The two-year student started her IAA schooling as a junior in the fall of 2019. Before attending IAA, she attended a public boarding arts high school as a music major — performing violin and singing in the choir — in Vienna, Austria….
