About
Give Kids Art offers weekly art programming for youth organizations, with supplies, training, and a Social Emotional Learning-based curriculum. It also offers one-time workshops for special events or when weekly programming is not possible, along with take-home Art Kits in blue bags. The program also provides a Curriculum Partner Program with staff or volunteer training, supplies, lesson plans, and 8–10-week modules, plus workshops and workshop series that can be customized and include on-site facilitation.
Programs
- Programming — Equips youth organizations with supplies, training, and a Social Emotional Learning-based curriculum for weekly art programming.
- Workshops — One-time workshops for special events or when weekly programming isn't possible; often paired with take-home Art Kits.
- Art Kits — Brand-new art supplies delivered in blue bags to support creative exploration.
- Curriculum Partner Program — Turnkey, seasonally adapted art curriculum with staff or volunteer training, supplies, lesson plans, and 8–10-week modules.
- Workshops and workshop Series — Customizable art engagements offered in just one or a few sessions, with Give Kids Art managing design, sourcing, and on-site facilitation.
At a glance
- General schedule: Sessions can range 60–90 minutes (one-time or weekly). Curriculum partners receive 8–10 weeks of programming.
- Facility hours: Monday–Friday: 9AM–5PM; Saturday: 10AM–5PM; Sunday: Closed
About the provider
Give Kids Art works with youth organizations and non-profits. The site also says it serves underserved and underfunded kids of Los Angeles communities. Its mission statement is, "We ignite creative exploration and artistic self-expression."
Activities focus on the process and inner joy of creative self-expression rather than the final product. Programs are customized to partner organizations' participants' ages, needs, and abilities.
What families say
“The program was such a success: the kids loved it… the curriculum was interesting and varied and everything just fell into place. Thank you for all of your effort and heart.” — Lauren Costa | Executive Director, The Academy Project (Curriculum Partner since 2025)
“Since we started partnering with Give Kids Art, I’ve watched our members blossom—gaining confidence, curiosity, and social skills through every project. They’re not just creating art; they’re discovering their voices and supporting one another.” — Xaria Romero | Site Coordinator, Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club (Curriculum Partner since 2019)
Last updated October 31, 2026.
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