The Children’s Art Studio Richmond

The Children’s Art Studio Richmond provides free, quality arts-based classes to low-income children regardless of background or abilities. Our program is grounded in the belief that the arts create a more just and equitable society and act as a driver for economic change. We believe that all children should have access to quality arts education and have the opportunity to express themselves through art. We recognize the importance of creating inclusive environments that celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and cultures of children. We strive to foster a sense of exploration, creativity, and self-expression in each child, while promoting the importance of access to the arts in our local community.

Children’s Art Studio Richmond / Taller de Arte Para Niños Richmond is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to building community through media and the arts. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

  • Our Approach

    Our approach to teaching art is child-centered. We believe that each child is unique and that they learn in their own way. We provide a variety of materials and activities that allow children to explore their creativity in their own way. We also provide opportunities for children to collaborate with each other and to learn from each other.

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  • Who We Serve

    Our program serves low-income families, people of color, immigrant communities, and young people by providing access to quality art instruction and materials in the Richmond, California community. We involve local artists, educators, and community members in the program to provide input and feedback on the project as well as offering opportunities for participation in the program and future program planning. We strive to build relationships with local artists, educators, local business, corporate sponsors, and non-profit organizations to ensure that our programming is relevant to the local community.

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  • What We Do

    We provide free art classes to children aged 2 - 5 in the Richmond, CA community, regardless of their background or resources. This program is designed to support each individual child to achieve their highest creative potential, while teaching children basic art-making techniques. We emphasize the importance of cooperation and self-help, self- discipline, and assuming responsibility for the use of these materials. Through this approach, we foster a sense of exploration, creativity, and self- expression in each child.

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Testimonials

  • "Mi hijo le encanto pintar y eso ah hecho que en casa lo practiquemos más."

    — Caregiver of a toddler or preschooler

  • "This program allowed us to enjoy art right here in our neighborhood. There aren’t a lot of options out there so we were very excited to join."

    — Parent of a young participant (ages 2-5)

  • "Le ha encantado mezclar colores y usar diferentes medios para pintar. Le encanta mostrar su trabajo a su papá ☺️"

    — Parent of a child who participated in our workshop

  • "La repetición de los colores ayudó a que mi niña se aprenda los colores."

    — Family member of a young workshop participant

  • "We learned to use different items (not just brushes) to paint, like balloons, paper rolls, etc. so it was fun to see and think of what else we can find at home to use when making art and painting."

    — Guardian of a preschooler (ages 2-5)

  • "Gives me more ideas for arts and activities to do at home and to use stuff we already have at home."

    — Guardian of a preschooler (ages 2-5)