Why the Arts Matter: Stories From Our JDS Community

JDS Creative Academy

Published on: 26/02/2026

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.

Community Impact

The Art of the Ask: How Fundraisers Like Haunted Studio Keep Us Creating

JDS Creative Academy

Published on: 20/11/2025

Haunted Studio is more than a seasonal event. It brings the community together to celebrate creativity, support inclusive arts education, and empower students of all abilities. Every ticket, donation, and volunteer hour helps build pathways for meaningful creative careers and strengthens the impact of JDS Creative Academy programs.

Events & Fundraisers