As a lifelong dancer and actor, Lydia Stoye believes in the transformative power of the arts and is drawn to the unique energy of creative communities.

A seasoned student affairs professional, Lydia brings nearly two decades of experience to her new role as the Assistant Head of School for Student Life. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusive communities where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Before joining 蜜桃直播, Lydia served as Upper School Dean of Students at Dana Hall School in Massachusetts. Lydia led initiatives to enhance student engagement, implement restorative practices, and restructure residential life programs. Her previous roles include Director of Community Life at Cushing Academy and Assistant Dean of Students at Interlochen Arts Academy, where she successfully blended strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to supporting student growth and well-being.

Lydia holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Valley State University. She is a certified trainer with the International Institute for Restorative Practices and has presented at the annual conferences for the Small Boarding Schools Association and The Association of Boarding Schools.

Her work is grounded in creating spaces where students can take risks, lead with authenticity, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys recreational volleyball, dance, and spending time with her family.

蜜桃直播 is excited to welcome Lydia and her family to the 蜜桃直播 community in July!

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Last week we learned of the passing of our dear friend and Lifetime Trustee, Lillian Pierson Lovelace. Lillian and her husband Jon (previously deceased) fell in love with the magic of Idyllwild 鈥� its place, its people, and its purpose 鈥� and remained stalwarts of 蜜桃直播 throughout their lives.

The Lovelace family entrusted聽three generations聽to 蜜桃直播 (formerly known as聽Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts听辞谤听ISOMATA), and Jon and Lillian鈥檚 children and grandchildren speak fondly of summers spent in Hummingbird Hollow, Elves Shelf, Fitzgerald Junior Players Theatre (JPT), and other magical places in the Children鈥檚 Center on IA鈥檚 campus. Lillian herself also took classes in the 蜜桃直播 Program including painting, drawing, charcoal, and enamel-making, to name just a few.

Lillian remained an active member of the Board of Trustees until 2020, when she was honored as a Lifetime Trustee, a designation bestowed to her alone in the school’s history. IAF Board Chair Jeff Dvorak remembers: 鈥淒uring our many years together as members of the Board, I was fortunate to witness Lillian鈥檚 savvy and strategic business leadership in action. She possessed keen observation skills and was able to synthesize information, draw enlightening conclusions, and quickly identify and focus on the most efficient path to achieve meaningful solutions, inspiring her peers along the way. She was truly an extraordinary person.鈥�

Lillian and Jon gave generously of themselves to the school, philanthropically supporting William M. Lowman Concert Hall (named in honor of 蜜桃直播 Foundation鈥檚 founding Head of School), Nelson Dining Hall, Krone Library & Museum, and Pierson Dormitory (named in honor of Lillian).

Jon and Lillian鈥檚 influence throughout Southern California represents excellence in the arts, and in 2014, 蜜桃直播 began awarding the聽Jon and Lillian Lovelace Outstanding Artist Award聽to an exemplary young artist in each year鈥檚 graduating class. Lillian once said: 鈥淭here鈥檚 something so rewarding about helping to contribute to learning of any kind, but it鈥檚 especially fun if it鈥檚 something you鈥檙e interested in and see someone learn and grow as they become adults. All the arts are so important for bringing our country and people together in a very healthy and fun way.鈥�

Founding Head of School William (Bill) Lowman recalled how 鈥渄evoted and generous鈥� Lillian Lovelace was. 鈥淗er deep and abiding belief in the value of the arts in American society and the key role that 蜜桃直播 would play sustained the mission of 蜜桃直播. I鈥檓 personally grateful, professionally grateful, and so thankful that they were in the orbit of ISOMATA supporters and stepped up to help 蜜桃直播 achieve its potential in the world of arts education.鈥�

The magnitude of Lillian Lovelace鈥檚 participation, contributions, and leadership will forever leave an indelible mark on 蜜桃直播 Foundation.听We will remember Lillian Pierson Lovelace during our annual Founders Day celebration in Idyllwild, California on June 22, 2024. Her life and love of 蜜桃直播 was and always will be important to the very fabric of our existence.

With loving fondness,

Pamela Jordan

President, 蜜桃直播 Foundation

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In his previous position of Vice Provost for Academic and Artistic Education at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan, Jason restructured all student academic support including academic and college counseling, created the student advisory program, and led an academic and artistic program review. He also formed a school counseling program and redesigned community gatherings to address SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) needs and emerging COVID effects on student mental health. Prior to joining Interlochen Center for the Arts, he served in various roles at Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge, LA, including Associate Head of School, Arts Director, and Arts Department Chair/Director of Choral Activities. Jason holds a Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from The University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Pittsburg State University. He is originally from rural Kansas.

While he plays many different instruments from strings to horn, Jason is a trained vocalist and ultimately found his joy in choral directing. 鈥淚t really taught me a lot about how to bring folks together, and that is where my calling is,鈥� he muses. Indeed, Jason has a special talent for building community and consensus; he considers this 鈥渟uperpower鈥� as integral to his leadership philosophy, and fully intends to implement this approach to arts education in his new role.

鈥淚t’s not just about the performance鈥� It’s also about the process. It’s all about the idea that we’ve come together, that we understand each other, and that we’re doing this thing together,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 really believe in broad artistic education on top of specific artistic education, because both should be accessible. A cellist may benefit from a curriculum that allows them to take a visual art class. Empathy and collaboration are key,鈥� he says. 鈥淟ook at Jazz players!鈥� He expresses a belief that all artists should consider empathy, flexibility and trust鈥搒kills fundamental to jazz鈥揳nd incorporate them into their individual practice. 鈥淧art of art is service: service to your community, service to each other, and ultimately, service to humanity.鈥�

Jason Hallowbard is thrilled to join 蜜桃直播, a place where he sees profound potential. 鈥淎nything can happen here!鈥� he says. 鈥淲e are smaller and more intentional than many other places. We have a moment to bring everyone in. Everybody has their own path and we should celebrate it all. The art world is exploding with new ideas, and we have the chance to plug students into this incredible frontier.鈥�

All of us at 蜜桃直播 enthusiastically welcome Jason Hallowbard and look forward to continuing the adventure toward that frontier under his leadership.

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It is with deep sadness that I share with you that Carolyn Lowman passed away in Coronado, CA, on January 6, 2023.

Carolyn is known and cherished by the entire 蜜桃直播 community and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. When IA was founded, Carolyn played several key roles, including Dean of Students and founder of IA’s library. Her most impactful role might have been in the classroom as an ESL instructor. Her former students are quick to share that her high standard and care for them as students and English learners played a key role in the successful lives they now lead as professional artists and business professionals who work and serve around the world. Carolyn’s full obituary can be found .

Carolyn is survived by her husband Bill (founder of 蜜桃直播), her son Nate and wife-to-be Rachel, grandson Wallace, and sister Mary Soule. In lieu of a memorial service, Carolyn’s ashes will be distributed to friends and family across the country for mini celebrations of her life. 蜜桃直播 will celebrate Carolyn’s life at its annual Founders Day on June 24, 2023. Bill has generously invited people to make donations in Carolyn’s memory to the 蜜桃直播 Foundation, P.O. Box 38, Idyllwild CA, 92349.

Our thoughts are with Bill, Nate, their entire family, and everyone who loved and cherished Carolyn Marie Soule Lowman.

With condolences,

Pamela

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It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ray Nelms McKelvain passed away on Tuesday, December 13, at his home in Yucca Valley, CA.

Nelms, as he was affectionately known, was a deeply loved and valued colleague who taught at 蜜桃直播 for decades. He joined the music department in 1989 and was appointed Music Department Chair in 1990. He was appointed Dean of the Arts in 1992, a role in which he served for 17 years. Nelms returned to the Music Department full-time in 2007 where he continued to teach a generation of young pianists who went on to attend some of the most competitive conservatories and universities and now concertize around the world.

We are not aware of funeral services for Nelms at this time. We will share more information as it is made available to us.

We will hold a memorial for Nelms in the spring to recognize his contribution to 蜜桃直播 and the students whose lives and careers were deeply impacted by his knowledge, talent, and care for them.

We offer our condolences to Howard Shangraw, Nelms鈥� partner of 38 years, his entire family, and the host of students and colleagues who mourn his passing.

With sympathy,

Pamela Jordan
President
蜜桃直播 Foundation

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As a 蜜桃直播 Program alum, 蜜桃直播 has a special place in my heart. My experience as a camper was transformative and positively influenced my life trajectory. Returning to campus now to start my new position as Dean of Students, I am committed to making sure every new and returning student is well supported, so that they can have the most inspiring and joyful experience possible.听

I want to take this opportunity to share some changes taking place related to Counseling Services, a department I oversee. In recent years there has been an increased need for mental health services, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when health care services were overtaxed and individuals worldwide experienced an extraordinary period of isolation in their homes. Like many other schools and institutions, 蜜桃直播 was tasked with providing enhanced in-house mental health services while incorporating telehealth services as part of their counseling support system for students.听

As we begin the 2022-2023 school year with a renewed sense of optimism for a joyful post-pandemic reemergence, we remain committed to raising awareness about mental health and supporting our students and their families. To accomplish this, we have outlined a new Vision for Counseling Services, grounding ourselves in a more traditional model of short-term counseling that will be both effective and sustainable.听

2022-2023 Vision for Counseling Services

The 蜜桃直播 Wellness Center, as supervised by the Dean of Students in collaboration with the Director of Counseling Services, supports the mental health needs of all students in our programs within the boundaries of a school counseling model.听

Individual counseling is offered as short term (a maximum of six visits), in one-on-one sessions dealing with a wide range of personal concerns including issues such as:

• Adjustment
• Stress Management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship Concerns

Our Counseling Office services also include:

• Crisis intervention related to mental health
• Developing, hosting, and facilitating small group sessions that center on a shared issue or problem
• Organizing and planning mental health awareness events and training;
• Case management and coordination with students鈥� off campus mental health care providers
• Assisting in making referrals for more in depth long-term mental health services outside of school, as well as for educational and/or psychological assessments (note: the student and his/her/their family will be financially responsible for such services)
• Managing student departures that emerge from mental health issues
• Managing student returns to campus that involve mental health concerns

We are pleased to welcome new Wellness Center staff members who will work in collaboration with IAA leadership to move this vision forward. All Counseling Services are provided under a policy of strict confidentiality except where personal safety is concerned. If our counseling staff recognize that a higher level of care is needed than what can be provided, the Counselor will initiate appropriate steps.听

Julie Anne Steiger, LCSW

Director of Counseling Services

鈥淚 am honored to be returning to 蜜桃直播 as Director of Counseling Services. I come to IAA as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Clinical Supervisor who has deep roots in the Idyllwild community. I received a Bachelor鈥檚 in Psychology from Washington State University followed by a Master鈥檚 in Social Work from the University of Washington. I previously worked at IAA as a School Counselor for four years and found this time to be enriching on countless levels. During this period, I also ran a private practice in Idyllwild, Calm and Ground Counseling, and was able to develop a strong network of support for mental health needs in the surrounding area. With this existing network, I look forward to helping students to connect to and draw upon invaluable local resources. Additionally, I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and aim to infuse the nervous system lens into our programs and offerings at IAA. I appreciate systemic thinking, holistic wellness approaches, and am a passionate advocate for socially just, anti-oppressive paradigms. On a more personal note, I have a deep love for music, animals, expressive arts, nature, and travel. I am the grateful mother of an exuberant 14-month-old, Allison. As a parent myself, I know the incredible trust that is being extended to our team and a primary goal of mine is to be a support for parents, with an emphasis on open communication. I truly look forward to getting to know each student on campus and to observing the types of groups or classes that will increase the overall wellbeing of our student body. As an artist myself, I bring an empathy and understanding for the creative spirit as well as for the unique gifts and challenges that this inherently brings. In my years at IAA, witnessing students grow and evolve in their creative expression has been the privilege of a lifetime and I am beyond joyous to return to this inspirational, one of a kind atmosphere.”

Kelly Lovejoy, ACSW

Counselor

鈥淚 will be serving in the Wellness Center as an Associate Clinical Social Worker and school counselor. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from San Francisco State University and a Master in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. It is my dream and honor to share tools, wellness, support, and community with students, staff, faculty, and parents throughout the school year. I have lived in Idyllwild for a year and utilize this picturesque landscape for grounding, calm, and inspiration. I combine mindfulness, art, and movement to support mental health and create joy with those I serve. It is my absolute privilege to spend this school year supporting students as they evolve and grow in a safe and warm environment at IAA.鈥�

Cary Normile Sellers, EdM, MA

Counseling Center Transition Coordinator

鈥淚 will be working part-time with the Wellness Center team to coordinate the transition to the exciting new vision of the counseling services available to all students. I have 30+ years experience as a School Counselor in a variety of independent school settings.听 I did my undergraduate work in Developmental Psychology at Cornell University, and have two graduate degrees, in Counseling Psychology and Organizational Psychology, from Teacher鈥檚 College at Columbia University. Moving to IAA in July from Philadelphia, PA, I am looking forward to working with this vibrant and talented population and enjoying life in these beautiful southern California mountains. I live here on campus, in Krone House, with my husband Craig, who is the Interim Head of School, and our big old dog, Lucy.鈥�

Alexandra Lafata

Administrative Assistant

鈥淚 have served as the Administrative Assistant for the IAA Wellness Center since January 2022.听 I look forward to continuing to provide support and assistance to our school counselors and our students!聽 I love the mission of 蜜桃直播, the wonderful students, the artistic environment, and the beautiful natural surroundings!聽 I am grateful to be living and working in Idyllwild.鈥�

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I hope you find this information helpful. If you would like to reference our more recent policies, you are invited to review the section in the Parent Student Handbook entitled Counseling and Mental Health Services for Students, found on Page 34. I am thrilled to return home to 蜜桃直播, and look forward to helping make 2022-2023 one of the most creative, fun, meaningful, and memorable years in our rich history!聽

Warmly,

Eric Bolton, MSW

Dean of Students

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Happy New School Year! As we welcome our students back to campus, we do so with the excitement that only a new year can usher in. This past weekend our students bounded onto campus with great anticipation to reconnect with friends, meet new teachers and roommates, and connect with other talented young artists who have chosen 蜜桃直播 to pursue their passions in the arts.

As schools and organizations across the country grapple with hiring shortages, we are pleased to start the school year with several new faculty and staff members who possess the professional expertise and experience necessary to provide the education that IAA students expect and deserve. Hailing from many parts of the world, these educators, artists, and administrators are eager to meet our students and support them in their quests as young artists. Our Interim Head of School, Craig N. Sellers, has struck the perfect tone by establishing Cultivating Connection, Community and Joy as the themes for the year. The joy is palpable.

We look forward to welcoming even more staff into our 蜜桃直播 family soon. With the support of a generous, anonymous benefactor, we are expanding our Human Resources Department to include a Director of People and Culture (formerly HR Director), Assistant Director of Human Resources, Director of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) and Community Engagement, and an Assistant Director of DEIB. These added positions are essential as we continue building a community of respect that is inclusive and equitable for everyone.

In the coming weeks, we will announce the implementation of our Strategic Impact Plan, including our plans to launch 1) The Institute for Teaching & Learning, 2) The Center for Creativity & Social Entrepreneurship, and 3) The Native American Arts Center, expanding upon our current Native American Arts Program. We look forward to advancing our mission beyond the borders of Idyllwild and reaching learners across the generations.

We are grateful to the hundreds of parents who allow us to play a role in their child鈥檚 education each year. It鈥檚 a privilege to have a front row seat to watch these students develop – artistically, academically and personally. I invite those of you who are able to join us for many of the performances, readings and art exhibitions we have planned. I know first-hand that you, too, will feel joy.

Pamela

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On June 25, 2022, we were proud to celebrate 蜜桃直播鈥� inaugural Founders Day. As President of 蜜桃直播 Foundation, I felt a calling in my spirit to pause the frenzy of leading this school in order to celebrate the school鈥檚 sacred legacy and pay tribute to the extraordinary vision of our Founders, Max and Bee Krone, and the many others who have contributed to 蜜桃直播 throughout the organization鈥檚 history. It was a wonderful occasion to fondly reminisce and cherish our shared experiences at 蜜桃直播, and I was pleased to see so many new and familiar faces on the mountain, including many who came a great distance to join us.听

Our special program included tours of the museum, the gallery, and the many recent improvements around campus. We announced the renaming of our National Honor Society chapter as the 鈥淒r. Robert M. Krone National Honor Society Chapter of 蜜桃直播,鈥� and celebrated as the Riverside County Board of Supervisors officially declared June 25, 2022 as 蜜桃直播 Founders Day! We welcomed back 蜜桃直播 Founding Headmaster William (Bill) M. Lowman, who was instrumental in building and sustaining 蜜桃直播, and Dwight (Buzz) Holmes, who spoke about the masterworks that the Festival Choir performed under the baton of his father, Robert M. Holmes.

As the day transpired, I was struck by the reality of the many philanthropists whose generous support has allowed the school to impact generations of students, and all the people who have made a difference here with their contributions. I often say that 蜜桃直播 creates 鈥渕agic on this mountain,鈥� and Founders Day crystallized that for me. I was awed by the original vision, inspired by our legacy, optimistic for the future, and humbled to be at the helm.

Please click here to visit the photo gallery and share any of your own special memories about the magic you experienced here on this mountain. I hope that you will continue to love and support 蜜桃直播. I also hope you will plan to get a copy of A World In Tune, a book scheduled for release later this year, commissioned by 蜜桃直播 Foundation and written by Michael Fuller. And finally, stay tuned for more information about our next 蜜桃直播 Founders Day celebration!

Sincerely,

Pamela

If you would like to support the students of 蜜桃直播 by making a donation of any size, please contact Sr. V. P. of Advancement Palencia Turner or visit /giving.

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This week I had the good fortune of attending two holiday concerts. The first was to see our very own Marshall Hawkins and Greg Robbins conduct a big band for the Redlands Symphony holiday concert. The second performance was with the Gay Men鈥檚 Chorus of Los Angeles where IAF鈥檚 former V.P., 蜜桃直播, and Auxiliary Programs was performing. Both concerts were invigorating and uplifting, as one would expect, but the added element was that we were able to be together, in person, for these holiday traditions for the first time in two years. The energy was palpable.

Being in these audiences made me think about how fortunate our students have been to return to campus this school year, to make art individually and collaboratively, and to have the appreciation and support of a community of like-minded peers. The energy that was discernible at the holiday concerts can be found at 蜜桃直播 throughout the year. We are grateful to our teachers who challenge and nurture our students and we are proud of our students who have had to overcome obstacles over the past two years in order to pursue their passion as young artists.

As we prepare to put the year 2021 in our rearview mirror, it would be easy to remember the challenges and perhaps losses that many of us have encountered. But the holiday season comes each year to remind us that it is the people we love and the lives we touch every day that gives meaning to life.

I leave you with a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh that was recently shared with me:聽鈥淲aking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.鈥�

As we usher in the year 2022, we do so with hearts full of gratitude for the families that chose 蜜桃直播, for the patrons who support us, for the faculty and staff who go above and beyond to teach and support our students, and to the young artists who believe in the transformative power of art and give us hope for a very bright future.

Wishing each of you good health during this holiday season and the happiest of New Years.

Warmly,

Pamela Jordan
President
蜜桃直播 Foundation

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The month of November is Native American Heritage Month. At 蜜桃直播, we have demonstrated our reverence and dedication through a series of presentations and postings to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples for their significant contributions to humanity. In 2019, 蜜桃直播 adopted the following Land Acknowledgement Statement:

蜜桃直播 respectfully acknowledges the Qawishpa Cahuillangnah (KA-WEESH-PA CAHUILLA-NGA), also known as Cahuilla Band of Indians, and all nine sovereign bands of Cahuilla people who have stewarded this land throughout the generations and continues to steward this land for all future generations.

Each year, we walk our students through the meadows on our campus to cultivate a sense of place and inspire respect for this land, which should be cherished every day. Cahuilla Bird Singers visit at the beginning of each year to wish our students a successful school year, and periodically return, sharing their culture and stories to help ensure that our students, who come from around the world, maintain a respect for Idyllwild and the Cahuilla people.

In a few days, many of us will celebrate the United States Thanksgiving holiday. We will be grateful to gather with families and loved ones to break bread and give thanks for the challenges we have overcome and the triumphs we have achieved during a year that has been difficult for many.

For me, November marks a month of gratitude. So as we recognize Native American Heritage Month and celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, we express gratitude to everyone who has supported our school community. We are grateful to parents who year after year choose 蜜桃直播 to provide the foundation for their children鈥檚 success and happiness. We are grateful to faculty, support staff, and administrators for their extraordinary efforts to reach and teach our students. And we are grateful to the Cahuilla people who have stewarded this land, and continue to steward this land throughout the generations.

Warmest regards,

Pamela Jordan
President
蜜桃直播 Foundation

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While the 蜜桃直播 campus remains closed to the general public, its Parks Exhibition Center now features a vibrant show called Hardscapes that can be enjoyed online at through this Friday, October 29.

Hardscapes is subtitled 鈥淎n Exploration of Ceramic Surface Treatments.鈥� It聽marks the first visiting artist exhibit on campus in two years, as well as a cautious return to pre-pandemic business-as-usual for Parks Exhibition Center, which has traditionally coordinated about ten exhibits during the 蜜桃直播 school year, including one or two group or solo shows of the work of visiting artists.听聽

蜜桃直播 faculty members Jasmine Peck and Cristie Scott have co-curated an exhibit that showcases creations by, among others, Adrienne Eliades, who recently completed her first year as Program Coordinator for the 蜜桃直播 蜜桃直播 Program鈥檚 Hot Clay Week.听

Rounding out the list of Hardscapes exhibitors are Iranian-born Katayoun Amjadi, Juan Barroso, Hong Kong-born Ling Chun, Jonathan Cross, Brazilian-born Louise Deroualle, Jason Garcia (Okuu Pin鈥�/ Turtle Mountain) of Santa Clara Pueblo, and Nicole Seisler.

Enriching the Visual Arts Department

The diverse origins of these groundbreaking ceramic artists serve as a reminder of the international reach of 蜜桃直播, whose current Academy students come from more than thirty different countries. It is fitting that the diversity of the Hardscapes artists should mirror the Academy鈥檚 diversity, since a major goal of the guest artist exhibits is to allow the Visual Arts Department to enrich its studio programs for students. Visual Arts teachers encourage their students聽to engage with guest artists to learn hands-on techniques and alternative creative approaches.

The Hardscapes show challenges Academy students to rediscover the ceramics medium, and in particular to immerse themselves in the astonishingly broad range of ways to treat surface: for example, through hand tools, forming, glazing, sandblasting, firing, or mixed-media additions. An entire, nearly month-long exhibit devoted to ceramic surface treatments gives 蜜桃直播 students a precious opportunity for intense focus on technique and process.

A Memorable Masterclass

Parks Exhibition Center visiting artist exhibits typically bring at least one of the featured artists to campus for a masterclass. As part of the Hardscapes experience, Nicole Seisler spent three days with thirty ceramics students and Visual Arts teachers in order to produce a “wall wedging drawing” in the gallery.

Seisler, based in Los Angeles, creates sculpture, installation, and public art that investigate time, materiality, process, and how the roles of artist, viewer, participant, and collaborator overlap. She has exhibited widely at museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Museum of Fine Arts Tallahassee, and last year she published a book, Recipes for Conceptual Clay (in the Time of Covid-19).

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When the pandemic caused schools to move from their campuses to online learning in March 2020, I started convening weekly with other school leaders in online chats, webinars, and Zoom meetings. Whether leaders come from independent schools, boarding schools, or progressive and traditional schools around the world, these online communities allow us to wrestle with the ways in which we would like to see education change for students of all ages. To quote one participant, 鈥�The change we seek will not come via critical mass, but critical connections.鈥�

The throughline I hear in all of these gatherings is the full-throated commitment to the students we serve and the affirmation to prepare them to meet the challenges of their generation. Each call reminds me of the role an education in the arts plays in the life of a young person and the foundation that 蜜桃直播 provides to every citizen artist we serve.听

During the pandemic, the 蜜桃直播 leadership took the bold step of envisioning the future of learning and the impact of an 蜜桃直播 education. After engaging in a rigorous planning process, the 蜜桃直播 Board of Trustees has adopted a Strategic Impact Plan that will enhance current 蜜桃直播 offerings and broaden our reach around the world to provide arts education to learners beyond our Academy and 蜜桃直播 Program.听

Over the past seventy-five years, 蜜桃直播 has become one of the nation鈥檚 leading arts institutions. Building on our unique programs such as Art In Society, Arts Enterprise Laboratory, the Native American Arts Program, and more will allow 蜜桃直播 to reach beyond its hilltop haven to give access to the creative process, promote collaboration over competition, and share our belief that art is the greatest teacher of humanity.听聽聽聽聽聽聽

Throughout its history, 蜜桃直播 has continually sought to evolve and innovate. As we move through the 21st century we look clear-eyed at the uncertainties, challenges, and tremendous opportunities that await this generation, and we renew our commitment to remain the intentionally founded respite for those who believe in citizen artists and the impact they can make in society.听聽

The Mission of 蜜桃直播 is 鈥淐hanging lives through the transformative power of art.鈥� Our聽 graduates step forward as more attuned individuals capable of differentiating themselves in their fields and through their work. To prepare young adults to rise to the challenges of their generation, we will broaden our reach to engage citizen artists from around the world who believe that art itself is not the sole outcome of a creative life, but rather the means to constant and necessary growth – personally, professionally, and globally.

Respectfully,

Pamela Jordan
President
蜜桃直播 Foundation

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