Discover how Diane Strand is transforming arts education and entrepreneurship through JDS Creative Academy, DigiFest® Temecula, and the Arts Across America initiative.
DigiFest® Temecula is JDS Creative Academy’s signature digital arts festival, featuring film, animation, podcasts, gaming, VR, and creative industry panels. A hub for students, creatives, and professionals to connect, showcase,…
Creativity helps kids and teens build confidence, resilience, and communication skills. At JDS Creative Academy, we inspire growth through art, theater, and storytelling.
Discover why JDS Creative Academy believes creativity is more than art—it’s a life skill. Learn how acting, filmmaking, and visual arts build confidence, problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience in students.
Meet the talented instructors of JDS Creative Academy—industry professionals in acting, filmmaking, visual arts, and musical theater who inspire students to grow, create, and succeed.
Discover how digital media opens doors for neurodivergent creators, providing skills, confidence, and career pathways through inclusive programs at JDS Creative Academy.
Step behind the curtain at JDS Creative Academy and discover what it truly takes to produce a live show. From script development to backstage coordination, explore the creative process that…
Discover how arts-based community events at JDS Creative Academy connect youth, foster creativity, and bridge digital and live experiences.
Step behind the curtain this Fall with JDS Creative Academy’s Backstage Production class! Learn set design, lighting, sound, and get hands-on experience in the Haunted Studio.
SOI Update is back! Explore our latest episodes covering community news, events, and behind-the-scenes stories—where participants build skills, confidence, and creativity.
Join Confidence & Creativity LIVE! in Temecula, August 21–23, 2025. Gain hands-on media training, on-camera branding experience, and tools to grow your creative business with clarity and confidence.
Lights, camera, creativity! Discover how JDS Creative Academy’s video production classes teach students storytelling, technical skills, and confidence from script to screen.
