Upcoming Events
Fall Classes are Open For Enrollment
Fall enrollment is now open at JDS Creative Academy! Explore classes in acting, filmmaking, theater, digital media, and more. Learn from industry professionals, build confidence, develop real world skills, and unleash your creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Enroll today and discover what's possible.
JDS Online Education Series
August 11, 2026
Join our Free Online Education Series and gain valuable insights from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Each session is designed to educate, inspire, and empower participants with practical strategies, creative ideas, and real-world knowledge they can apply in their personal and professional lives.
Hosted by JDS, this monthly series brings together experienced professionals who share their expertise, answer questions, and provide meaningful conversations that encourage learning, growth, and new opportunities.
Arts Across the Academy
August 21, 2026
Arts Across the Academy is an unforgettable evening of live performances, Italian dinner, and inspiration supporting scholarships, workforce development, and creative opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
Hosted by JDS Creative Academy, this special fundraiser celebrates the power of creativity, inclusion, and community while helping provide students with opportunities to learn, create, and shine.
4-Month Authority Accelerator
Build your visibility, elevate your authority, and expand your opportunities with a strategic 4-month program designed for entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, executives, creatives, and business leaders.
Through professional media development, authority positioning, strategic mentorship, speaking and leadership development, and visibility infrastructure, participants create the assets, confidence, and strategy needed to strengthen their personal brand and grow their influence.
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JDS Creative Academy
JDS Creative Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) CTE Arts education organization providing accessible, inclusive training in performing, visual, and digital arts, empowering students of all ages and abilities to build confidence, use creativity, and gain real-world skills through programs, events, productions and media.
Spirit of Innovation Arts Across America
Broadcasted in SoCal on ABC & other local Channels
Spirit of Innovation Arts Across America is a magazine style TV Show that highlights forward-thinking creators, educators, and change-makers, showcasing stories that inspire creativity, leadership, and purposeful impact.
JDS Actors Studio
JDS Actors Studio is a professional Actors Studio for the craft of Acting that has launched over 100 careers, based off Diane & Scott's Best Selling Book ShowBusiness Breaking in the Industry as an Actor. JDS Actors Studio works with youth, teens and adults offering high-quality instruction both in-person and online.
JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc.
JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. is an award winning full-service production company creating dynamic video, digital, and multimedia content that tells meaningful stories and elevates brands, organizations, and creative voices.
Arts Across America
Arts Across America is a national arts initiative that connects creatives, educators, and entrepreneurs through programs, events, and resources designed to amplify artistic voices and turn creativity into opportunity.
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