A full recap of the Top Talent Hollywood Conference where the JDS Creative Academy team gained industry insights, expanded connections and celebrated powerful creative wins. Highlights include Diane Strand’s CreativePreneur Starter Kit presentation and takeaways that will enhance our programs in 2026.

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 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.

Attending BizCon 2025 showed us how creativity and business go hand in hand. Discover key takeaways for artists to thrive as entrepreneurs.

DigiFest® Temecula is now accepting submissions for its 10th anniversary. Submit short films, animation, design, games, podcasts, and digital art for a chance at prizes, mentorship, and exposure across TV and streaming.

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Frozen Jr. at JDS Creative Academy! Discover how students bring Arendelle to life through costumes, set design, and immersive performances while developing confidence, creativity, and real-world performing arts skills.