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Children’s Art Studio Richmond offers free art classes where children take part in arts-based classes and learn art-making techniques. The program also includes outdoor sketching and painting workshops.
• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Price: The Children’s Art Studio Richmond provides free, quality arts-based classes to low-income children regardless of background or abilities.
The program is child-centered and serves children aged 2–5 in the Richmond, California community. It emphasizes cooperation, self-help, self-discipline, and assuming responsibility for the use of materials. The program focuses on inclusive environments that celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and cultures of children. It is grounded in the belief that the arts create a more just and equitable society and act as a driver for economic change, and that all children should have access to quality arts education and the opportunity to express themselves through art. The program strives to foster a sense of exploration, creativity, and self-expression in each child, while promoting the importance of access to the arts in the local community.
Children’s Art Studio Richmond / Taller de Arte Para Niños Richmond is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. The program serves low-income families, people of color, immigrant communities, and young people in the Richmond, California community, and serves First 5 families at West County First 5 and Vallejo First 5. It involves local artists, educators, and community members in the program to provide input and feedback, and it strives to build relationships with local artists, educators, local business, corporate sponsors, and non-profit organizations. Sketch Odyssey East Bay offers outdoor sketching and painting workshops to underserved and under-resourced communities in collaboration with local business, non-profit, and government partners. “Worlds Imagined by Children” is a virtual exhibition (May 18–July 20, 2025) at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture showcasing prints, paintings, and sculptures by Richmond’s young artists. The program states that its programming is accessible for everyone regardless of background or resources.
The leadership team includes Maria (Founder & Director), Adriana Paniagua (Program Specialist), Alexina Rojas (Early Childhood Educator / Advisor), and Evelyn Santos (Executive Director at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture). Maria is a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati and served for 10 years as a full-time English faculty at Los Medanos College. Adriana Paniagua is a dedicated early childhood educator with over a decade of experience in art education and program development, with extensive experience in family engagement, bilingual communication (English and Spanish), and a practical understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach. Alexina Rojas has served as the Director of the West County First 5 Center for over 16 years and has a Master’s in Educational Administration.
Caregivers and parents report that children enjoy painting and practice it more at home, including mixing colors and using different media to paint. One caregiver notes that repeating colors helped a child learn them. Adults also describe learning to use different items to paint, such as balloons and paper rolls, and say the program gives them more ideas for art activities at home using materials they already have. Parents and caregivers mention that they value being able to enjoy art in their own neighborhood and that they were excited to join because there are not many options available.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Price: The Children’s Art Studio Richmond provides free, quality arts-based classes to low-income children regardless of background or abilities.
The program is child-centered and serves children aged 2–5 in the Richmond, California community. It emphasizes cooperation, self-help, self-discipline, and assuming responsibility for the use of materials. The program focuses on inclusive environments that celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and cultures of children. It is grounded in the belief that the arts create a more just and equitable society and act as a driver for economic change, and that all children should have access to quality arts education and the opportunity to express themselves through art. The program strives to foster a sense of exploration, creativity, and self-expression in each child, while promoting the importance of access to the arts in the local community.
Children’s Art Studio Richmond / Taller de Arte Para Niños Richmond is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media. The program serves low-income families, people of color, immigrant communities, and young people in the Richmond, California community, and serves First 5 families at West County First 5 and Vallejo First 5. It involves local artists, educators, and community members in the program to provide input and feedback, and it strives to build relationships with local artists, educators, local business, corporate sponsors, and non-profit organizations. Sketch Odyssey East Bay offers outdoor sketching and painting workshops to underserved and under-resourced communities in collaboration with local business, non-profit, and government partners. “Worlds Imagined by Children” is a virtual exhibition (May 18–July 20, 2025) at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture showcasing prints, paintings, and sculptures by Richmond’s young artists. The program states that its programming is accessible for everyone regardless of background or resources.
The leadership team includes Maria (Founder & Director), Adriana Paniagua (Program Specialist), Alexina Rojas (Early Childhood Educator / Advisor), and Evelyn Santos (Executive Director at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture). Maria is a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati and served for 10 years as a full-time English faculty at Los Medanos College. Adriana Paniagua is a dedicated early childhood educator with over a decade of experience in art education and program development, with extensive experience in family engagement, bilingual communication (English and Spanish), and a practical understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach. Alexina Rojas has served as the Director of the West County First 5 Center for over 16 years and has a Master’s in Educational Administration.
Caregivers and parents report that children enjoy painting and practice it more at home, including mixing colors and using different media to paint. One caregiver notes that repeating colors helped a child learn them. Adults also describe learning to use different items to paint, such as balloons and paper rolls, and say the program gives them more ideas for art activities at home using materials they already have. Parents and caregivers mention that they value being able to enjoy art in their own neighborhood and that they were excited to join because there are not many options available.
Last updated May 13, 2026.
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