San Francisco Children's Art Center

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Board Development
  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Education & Literacy

Location

Fort Mason Center2 Marina Blvd, Building CSan Francisco, CA 94123 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

San Francisco Children's Art Center's mission is to empower children to develop their sense of self through creative exploration.

Description

For nearly 50 years, Children’s Art Center has engaged young people in a process-oriented, visual arts methodology that honors self-expression and individual and collaborative decision-making.

Working in our Fort Mason Art Studio and in classrooms across the city of San Francisco, we support children as they explore their ideas, memories, and feelings. Our teaching artists empower young people to express their identity through their artmaking. We support children as they develop language to share their experiences and stories, learn to solve challenges, and connect with others in meaningful ways through visual story-telling.

As a community-based, non-profit organization, our goal is to make art experiences accessible to every child. We work to reverse inequities and provide access to arts experiences for all young people in our city.

Each year, we serve approximately 1000 San Francisco children, the majority of whom are from economically vulnerable families and youth of color. Our hope is that we can continue to grow and reach more children every year.

Reviews

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by Nancy P. (2010-07-02 17:49:06.0)
I have served on the board of the Art Center for 3 years and have found the experience very rewarding. A very dedicated group of people who are committed to providing quality art education to young children. Beyond the pleasure of working to promote Art to the children, both in classes and in outreach programs around the City, I have developed several friendships that have enriched my life as well. Truly a win/win experience.

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