Explore inspiring stories from the JDS Creative Academy community. Learn how inclusive arts education, Title 17 creative job training, and creative empowerment through performing arts and digital media transform lives and strengthen workforce pathways.
Discover why today’s artists are also entrepreneurs, how to build your personal brand, and opportunities like DigiFest® to showcase your creative work.
Join Diane Strand on January 13, 2026, for the 90-minute Scale Your Impact Masterclass at JDS Studio. Learn how to turn your creative confidence into visibility, influence, and meaningful growth. This practical session teaches strategies for leveraging creativity as a business asset, building authentic visibility, and creating a 90-day growth action plan. Perfect for artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives ready to expand their audience and impact.
Start the new year by exploring exciting creative opportunities at DigiFest® Temecula 2026. This blog highlights why now is the perfect time to submit your film, animation, or digital arts project, how early submissions give you an edge, the variety of categories available for creators, and what we are most excited about for the coming year. DigiFest® offers unparalleled visibility, networking, and opportunities to elevate your creative career.