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Discover how haunted houses come to life through teamwork and creativity. At JDS Creative Academy, students learn stagecraft, set design, and production while creating spine-chilling experiences.

DigiFest® begins its 10-year anniversary tour at BizCon San Diego, uniting creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators to celebrate digital storytelling.

Discover how Diane Strand is transforming arts education and entrepreneurship through JDS Creative Academy, DigiFest® Temecula, and the Arts Across America initiative.

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 brings performances to life.

Discover how arts-based community events at JDS Creative Academy connect youth, foster creativity, and bridge digital and live experiences.