Local art programs in San Diego, CA

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center Programs & Events offers workshops, performances, exhibitions, cultural celebrations, youth mentorship programs, speaker series, community festivals, family-friendly celebrations, educational panels, and...

Prodigy Dance Company offers dance camps, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics, jazz, hip-hop, stretch and strength, tap, toddler Leap Twirl & Tumble, and Kinder-Combo, Ballet, & Tap. Summer 2026 dance camps include a new theme each week and...

Adventures in Art Camp includes two programs for children entering Grades 5 through 8 in the fall: Fantastic Fauna in 3D and Wild Families in Wild Colors. In Fantastic Fauna in 3D, artists use layering, shaping, carving, and coiling to make 3D art....

Paint Box Art Studio offers Young Art for children ages 4–7 years. The program is a one-hour class with guided projects in art and sewing. Programs Young Art — 4–7 years · Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm · One hour program for littles...

Slime Kitchen – San Diego (Mission Valley) & Corte Madera Workshops and Parties offers an interactive slime kitchen where kids follow a 10-step process to build their own customized slime. The program includes walk-in slime-making sessions, themed...

The Artist Lab San Diego offers fine art techniques that include drawing, painting, miniature design, story-based art projects, and foundational drawing and painting techniques. Students work with perspective, proportion, and color blending, build...

San Diego Art Camp offers full-day summer sessions where campers take part in photography, ceramics, drawing, painting, and dance. Indoor art classes in ceramics, drawing, and painting are held in an art room, while outdoor activities such as...

Capture amazing photos, and transform them into unique pieces of artwork with the use of mixed media. Learn some new artistic techniques and add a new dimension to your photographic work! Equipment and snacks will be provided.

Transform your photos with creative techniques! Using iPads and DSLR cameras, develop your photography skills while creating eye-catching images as you explore special effects in photography. Equipment and snacks will be provided.

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of photography! Develop your photography skills and discover the wonders of capturing moments through the lens. Master camera basics, experiment, brainstorm, capture and edit photos, and showcase your...

=Explore the essential aspects of filmmaking and bring your vision to life on screen, from concept development to post-production. Learn about the different roles in filmmaking, such as screenwriter, director, cinematographer and editor.

Embark on a fun and creative journey into the world of photography! In this camp your little ones will use iPads to explore the basics of photography and stop-motion animation through engaging and hands-on activities.

Join your friends at Seaside for a summer camp where campers can act, sing, dance, and create all in one camp experience! Camps integrate visual and performing arts, giving campers the opportunity to try new things in an engaging, fun, and...