Welcome to the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI)
In the late 1990’s local gallery owners Chris Trout and Grace Songolo set out to make Idyllwild, California known as an art town and a destination for cultural tourists.
Although the world renown Idyllwild Academy of Arts had been established in Idyllwild for many years there were no local organizations to support the arts.
They founded the AAI and it has since been at the center of artistic excellence in the local area and was instrumental in Idyllwild CA being named as one of the top 100 art towns in America.
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The AAI supports the arts and artists in the greater Idyllwild area. We welcome art galleries, artists of all ages and abilities and anyone - artist or not - who wants to support the arts in our community. Check out memberships by clicking on the link in the menu above.
All our funding comes from the generosity of our donors and sponsors.
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2025 Idyllwild Arts Academy summer school scholarships
Applications are now open for AAI scholarships to Idy Arts Summer School. Scholarships are available for students aged 5-18. Click the links below for more information and click this link for the application form:
Summer School Grant Application 2024/5Summer School Grant Info Poster 2024/5
Have an art related project you need funding for? The AAI has grants available to individuals and organizations to fund art related activities. In 2022, the AAI granted over $25,000. Click below to get the grant application
Apply for a Grant