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Welcome to JDS Creative Academy

Temecula's Home for Career Pathways in the Arts

Collaborating Mainstream and Neurodiverse
For Youths, Teens and Adults

Our Mission: To advance education, training, and opportunities in visual, performing and digital arts. We provide students the expertise needed to advance to higher arts education and to enrich workforce development pathway opportunities in a competitive high-tech marketplace.

What We're All About

Video Production Training Program

For Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites. Vendored with Inland Region Center.

Creative Classes

Inclusive, hands-on creative classes for youth, teens, and adults of all abilities and backgrounds, there’s a place for everyone to explore, learn, and grow.

Community Enrichment

We help businesses and organizations infuse creativity into their work through innovative programs, workshops, and collaborations.

Coming Up Next...

16
Jun, 2025

Visual & Performing Arts Summer Camp

Temecula June 16, 2025-June 27, 2025
JDS Creative Academy Summer Camp is where creativity, fun, and learning come together! Join us from June 16th – June 27th for two action-packed weeks of hands-on activities in acting,…
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26
Jun, 2025

Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America

June 26, 2025
Season 7, Episode 9 Spirit of Innovation: Arts Across America is a magazine-style TV series that highlights artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are using creativity to spark impact in their…
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21
Aug, 2025

Confidence & Creativity LIVE! Brought to you by Arts Across America

Temecula August 21, 2025-August 23, 2025
Confidence & Creativity LIVE! Brought to you by Arts Across America   Join the Movement: Arts Across America  August 21–23 | Temecula, CA Join us for an inspiring three-day event…
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25
Aug, 2025

Fall Classes Begin

August 25, 2025
Fall classes at JDS Creative Academy begin the week of August 25th, and there’s something for every aspiring artist and storyteller! This semester, we’re offering hands-on programs in: Scriptwriting (online…
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Premier Events

DigiFest® Temecula is a premier digital arts festival and competition celebrating creativity across multimedia platforms—bringing together industry professionals, emerging artists, and digital innovators for a weekend of inspiration, networking, and opportunity.




Spirit of Innovation is an award-winning news and media broadcast produced by JDS Creative Academy, dedicated to showcasing impactful stories, local achievements, and innovative developments within the Riverside County region and beyond.




Our annual Haunted Studio is a community favorite, designed and performed by our talented students in the Design, Build, HAUNT class. Prepare to be amazed (and maybe a little scared) as you walk through eerie sets, encounter terrifying characters, and experience bone-chilling special effects. All proceeds go towards supporting the arts at JDS Creative Academy.

 

Six-Time Winner in the 41st Annual Telly Awards

JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA) and Spirit of Innovation are proud to announce that the SOI Update and a safety PSA produced by the JDSCA job-training participants each won a Telly, along with four segments from our magazine style news and information show Spirit of Innovation, in the category of news-feature.

The theme this season was “Telly Award Winners Tell Great Stories” and the #JDSFamily couldn’t be more honored to know that their work is reflection of this theme.

Love What We Do? Show Your Support!

If you believe in our mission and want to help us continue bringing creativity, education, and innovation to the community, there are so many ways to support us! 

Thank you for being a part of our journey—we couldn’t do it without you