Welcome to the
Creative Collaboration
JDS Creative Academy
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Diane Strand
Executive Producer,
Serial Entrepreneur, Author,
Arts Advocate
Scott Strand
Creative Director, Community Leader, Visionary, A.I. Expert, Author
JDS Studio
Video, Multimedia, Acting,
Collaborative Arts Education
Are You Ready to Step Into
the Spotlight & Be Seen?
ACTORS
CONTENT CREATORS
BUSINESS LEADERS
SPEAKERS
FREE DOWNLOAD
Download the CreativePreneur Starter Kit to jumpstart your experience!
SEEN ON
What Can We Help You With?
Become Our Next Success Story!
Building a Creative Business
Online Learning
Creative Business Coaching
Marketing / A.I. & Entrepreneur Strategies
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Luxury Visibility
Authority-Building Experience
You will spend two days working with a professional media team to create a library of high-quality assets you can use again and again on...
Confidence On Camera
Learn how to speak about your business with clarity and confidence.
Professional Media Collateral
Leave with intentional assets designed to elevate your brand visibility.
Strategy & Direction
Gain marketing ideas, visibility strategy, and a clearer message.
Presentation Skills
Practice telling your story in a way that connects and converts.
A Visibility Blueprint
Walk away with a real plan for how to market yourself moving forward.
Momentum to Be Seen
Stop hiding behind “someday.” Start showing up professionally now.
Arts Across America
Presented by
Diane & Scott Strand
Founders of nonprofit
JDS Creative Academy
At JDS Creative Academy, we believe that creativity and the Arts transforms lives. As a nonprofit dedicated to making the arts accessible to all, we inspire and empower individuals through hands-on education and performance opportunities in visual, performing, and digital arts.
Co-founded by industry professionals and serial entrepreneurs Diane and Scott Strand, bring over 60 years of combined experience to help students and creative business leaders of all backgrounds discover and develop their potential. Learn more about how we’re shaping the future of arts education and career pathways.
JDS Creative Academy's home is JDS Studio, the safe place Diane and Scott have created to sever as the creative hub for all things that make up the #JDSFamily; JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. / dba: JDS Actors Studio, nonprofit 501(c)3 JDS Creative Academy, DigiFest, Spirit of Innovation Arts Across America TV Show, and the mission Arts Across America.
Meet the Founders
Diane Strand
Video & Multimedia Production/Actors Studio/Nonprofit Creative Academy, Serial Entrepreneur, Executive Producer, TEDx & National Speaker, Best Selling Author Nonprofit Founder, Business & Marketing Coach
Diane Strand is a multi-award-winning executive producer, TV Show Host and Founder of nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, where she spearheads innovative job training programs in video production, digital media, and the arts. With over three decades of experience in television and media, including credits with renowned networks like ABC, NBC, and FOX, Diane is committed to fostering creativity, inclusion, and professional growth for individuals of all abilities. Her work in the nonprofit sector has made her a recognized leader in arts education and workforce development, Launching careers for both mainstream and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Scott Strand
Video Production & Multimedia/Actors Studio/Nonprofit Creative Academy, Serial Entrepreneur, Director, Master Acting Coach, Best Selling Author, Business and A.I. Coach
Scott Strand is an award winning seasoned industry professional as a director, camera operator, editor and master acting coach with over 30 years of experience in film, theater, and television. Known for his expertise in performance and storytelling, Scott is dedicated to nurturing talent through hands-on instruction and mentorship at nonprofit organization JDS Creative Academy. His commitment to creative education and practical skill-building has inspired countless actors and performers to excel in their craft.
A Community Where Creativity Thrives
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