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.

A December 2025 update showcasing the incredible achievements, new skills, and meaningful community impact of the Title 17 art program at JDS Creative Academy in Temecula. This program empowers adults with special needs through inclusive arts education, hands-on creative job training, and workforce development, helping participants gain confidence, explore their talents, and build pathways to meaningful personal and professional growth.

Creativity is not just fun, it shapes the way we think, learn, and grow. In this post, we explore how engaging in the arts supports brain development, boosts emotional growth, and nurtures lifelong creativity. From hands-on projects to innovative programs, discover how JDS Creative Academy helps students of all ages build critical thinking, confidence, and creative skills that last a lifetime. Join us as we celebrate the power of the arts to inspire growth and imagination in every learner.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a year filled with creativity, collaboration, and community impact at JDS Creative Academy. From classes and performances to DigiFest Temecula and stories of artistic empowerment, this post reflects on the moments that shaped our students, strengthened our programs, and reminded us why the arts matter. Join us as we look back with gratitude and ahead with excitement for what’s to come.

Join the Create & Connect Masterclass to gain clarity, confidence, and practical strategies for your creative and entrepreneurial journey. Learn storytelling, media strategy, and creative growth tools while connecting with like-minded artists and entrepreneurs. Reserve your spot today to amplify your voice and grow your creative career.