This Thanksgiving, JDS Creative Academy celebrates the students, staff, donors, and community who make inclusive arts education possible. Discover how creativity, gratitude, and grit shape our mission and impact.

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.

See our Frozen Jr. cast grow in confidence, teamwork, and creativity at each rehearsal. Arts education helps students develop collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills that last a lifetime while empowering them to shine both on and off the stage.

Digital media education at JDS Creative Academy goes beyond creativity, helping students build confidence, communication skills, and career-ready experience. Through hands-on projects in video production, animation, and performing arts, students learn to tell impactful stories, develop real-world skills, and prepare for success in any field.

Learn how arts education goes beyond teaching skills to support mental wellness, emotional resilience, and self expression. See how creative programs inspire confidence, foster meaningful connections, and equip students for lifelong learning and future careers. At JDS Creative Academy, inclusive arts programs empower young people to grow, thrive, and embrace their creativity.

Our programs empower girls in the arts through inclusive education, mentorship, and hands-on experience. From performing arts to digital media, young women develop confidence, creativity, and the skills needed for future creative careers at JDS Creative Academy.