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Programs for every age and every art form
Classical techniques, world cultures, and new technologies, organized by age group, skill level, season, and format.
Each course may include foundations, hands-on projects, instructor guidance, and public presentation opportunities.
Seven program families.
Fifteen areas of study.
Fifteen areas of study.
Start with a life stage
Browse by discipline
Weekly, intensive, camps
From exploration to portfolio
For every age
Access to the arts throughout every stage of life, with inclusive and intergenerational experiences.
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Early Childhood
Sensory art, play, rhythm, color, and creative movement.
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Children
Artistic foundations, material exploration, and creative confidence.
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Teens
Identity, technique, projects, auditions, and portfolio preparation.
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Adults
Learning, well-being, community, career, and creative entrepreneurship.
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Older Adults
Expression, memory, social connection, and intergenerational creativity.
Seven program families
Connections across visual, performing, musical, literary, digital, and cultural arts. Fifteen areas of study, grouped so you can find your discipline quickly.
Not sure which family fits?
Share the participant’s age, interests, and experience level when you request information.
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Visual Arts
Drawing, painting, illustration, ceramics, sculpture, and three-dimensional art, from first marks to portfolio work.
Drawing, Painting & Illustration
Watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, mural art, portraiture, comics, manga, editorial and botanical illustration
Ceramics, Sculpture & 3D Art
Clay modeling, pottery wheel, glazing, carving, assemblage, installation, papier-mâché, mixed media
All levels | Portfolio | Open studio | Production
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Craft, Design & Applied Arts
Traditional crafts and applied design, from textiles and fashion to architecture for young people and the maker studio.
Textiles, Fashion & Crafts
Sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, weaving, quilting, dyeing, fashion design, accessories, jewelry, folk arts
Architecture & Applied Arts
Architecture for young people, interior and product design, printmaking, bookbinding, calligraphy, mosaic, stained glass, floral art
Tradition and design | Entrepreneurship | Maker studio
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Music & Audio
Voice, instruments, and ensembles alongside recording, production, and sound design.
Music, Voice & Instruments
Voice, choir, piano, guitar, percussion, strings, ensembles, theory, composition, sight-reading, improvisation, world music
Music Production & Audio
Recording, mixing, beatmaking, DJ skills, sound design, electronic music, podcasting, song production
Individual and group | Recitals | Studio | Final project
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Performing Arts
Dance, theater, and interdisciplinary performance that build presence, ensemble, and confidence.
Dance & Movement
Ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, tap, ballroom, Latin, Afro-Caribbean, folk, urban dance, creative movement
Theater & Stage Production
Acting, improvisation, musical theater, directing, playwriting, puppetry, masks, scenic, costume and technical production
Circus & Interdisciplinary Creation
Clowning, physical expression, juggling, floor acrobatics, performance art, stage magic
All bodies | Performances | Stage | Ensembles
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Film, Photography & Digital Media
Image-making and storytelling across the camera, the edit, and emerging creative technologies.
Photography & Visual Storytelling
Mobile and professional photography, lighting, portraiture, documentary, editing, collage, printing, exhibition
Film, Video & Content Creation
Screenwriting, directing, camera, sound, editing, documentary, short film, podcasting, streaming
Design, Animation & Emerging Technologies
Graphic design, digital illustration, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, game art, extended reality, responsible creative AI
Beginner to advanced | Creative lab | Creative futures
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Writing & Culture
Original voices and shared heritage, from poetry and storytelling to world cultures and public art.
Writing, Literature & Storytelling
Poetry, short stories, novels, spoken word, writing for the stage, cultural journalism, creative reading, oral storytelling
Heritage & Community Art
Art history, world cultures, Latino art, local traditions, oral history, festivals, public art, intercultural projects
Original voice | Publication | Identity | Community
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Creative Well-Being & Creative Aging
Art as a practice of well-being and connection, with intergenerational experiences for families and older adults.
Art, Well-Being & Creative Aging
Creative practices for well-being, mindfulness, family expression, creative aging, community connection
Well-being | Intergenerational
Ways to attend
Programs may be organized by season and format, from a weekly class to a focused intensive.
Classes and academies
Ongoing learning in the format that fits the participant.
Weekly
Intensive
Private
Family
Bilingual
Adapted
Creative camps
Creative programs across school breaks, weekends, and summer.
Summer
School break
Weekend
School closure
Workshops and masterclasses
Guest artists, specialized techniques, and contemporary trends.
Access and inclusion, across every format
Sensory experiences, accommodations, and creative pathways for different abilities.
Creative pathways
Learning pathways from initial exploration to portfolio and professional development.
Explore
Discover the arts
First encounters with materials, sounds, movement, stories, techniques, and technologies.
Develop
Build technique
Courses from beginner to advanced with hands-on projects and instructor guidance.
Prepare
Portfolios and auditions
Preparation for schools, universities, scholarships, competitions, and artistic opportunities.
Launch
Creative entrepreneurship
Branding, pricing, sales, copyright, digital portfolios, and the creative economy.
Share the work
Exhibit
Galleries, murals, installations, and public art.
Perform
Festivals, stages, recitals, theater, and dance.
Find the right place to begin
Ask about courses, enrollment, and access scholarships for any age or level.