Local art programs in San Jose, CA

Growing Up in America K-12 Art, Essay, and Video Contest invites students to create original work in three formats: art, essay, and video. The contest is hosted by AACI and NBC Bay Area as part of the Growing Up in America (GUA) program, which was...

Visionary Arts offers weekly art and leadership pathways that include visual arts training and creative leadership activities. Students take part in Conservation Through the Art interactive STEAM-based community engagement activities and participate...

Kids Summer Art Camp includes behind-the-scenes access to exhibitions, interactive presentations by SJMA’s professional installation team, and hands-on experience curating a student art exhibition. Campers experiment with the artistic process...

ArtCircle Studio offers drawing and painting classes that include specific activities such as Sun Sculpture, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Sketching & Drawing, and Drawing and Painting Classes. The program also includes Art Shows where artists’...

CalColor Summer Camp focuses on art learning through activities such as clay making, craft making, culture exploring, and history exploring. Each camp runs with different themes in the morning and afternoon each week, except for Teen Camp. The camp...

Artseth Art Classes and Paint Events offers art classes and paint events that include teaching fine art, mixed media, sculpture, silk painting, acrylics, and sketching with soft and oil pastels. The program also offers themed activities such as...

Youth Glass Camps introduces kids to working with glass through hands-on activities in glassblowing, flameworking with borosilicate, flameworking with soft glass, and fusing. Each session lasts a week, and there are multiple sessions for each of...

Art Classes & Workshops includes several specific art options. World Waves of Color: Mixed-Media Art Camp meets on Wednesdays from April 29th through June 3rd, 2026, from 3:30PM to 5:00PM. Additional classes include Explorations in Drawing (Triton...

SJ Art Academy offers classes in drawing, painting, design, digital art, clay, and portfolio development. Classes are arranged by age group and run through the Art Creations Enrichment Program in the studio year round. The program uses small class...

Winter Break Camp is held at the Hongyun Art School. The program emphasizes creativity and collaboration, encouraging participants to work together on creative projects. The camp is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability as the...

A week-long art camp for kids aged 6-14, offering in-depth art experiences inspired by current exhibitions, behind-the-scenes access, and a student exhibition. Campers engage in various art materials and processes, including drawing, painting, mixed...

SCEA empowers low-income children in Santa Clara County by providing scholarships for diverse summer camps and enrichment activities. Participants explore interests like science, art, and sports, including tailored options for children with special...