by We’re very excited to share a list of nonprofit organizations across the United States that help to keep arts education alive. Consider donating your time and passing on the gift of art if you come across an interesting one near you!
1. Inner City Arts
This downtown Los Angeles-based organization provides art instruction for children in middle school and elementary school.
2. Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center
The Hui No`eau Visual Arts Center’s program includes classes, lectures, exhibitions, and events. This Hawaiian nonprofit partners with local schools and community organizations to proivde these opportunities.
3. Center of Creative Arts
The Center of Creative Arts (COCA) serves everyone from infants to adults in the St. Louis metropolitan area. They offer performances, classes, art galleries, summer camps and more arts programming.
4. Arts @ Large
Arts @ Large unites teaching artists with students K-12 in the Wisconsin area.
5. Nashville Children’s Theatre
Professional artists serve children and their families in the Middle Teneessee area at the Nashville Children’s Theatre.
6. Arts Corps
The Arts Corps sends professional teaching artists to schools and community organizations in King County, Washington to provide a variety of arts experiences for those aged 5-19.
7. Rhode Island Art Education Association
The RIAEA fosters professional development and leadership to support arts education in Rhode Island.
8. Philadelphia Young Playwrights
The Philadelphia Young Playwrights teaches students to write plays in 50 local schools. Some of these end up becoming professional theater productions!
9. P.S. Arts
Classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts are provided to thousands of students in Southern and Central California thanks to P.S. Arts.
10. The Center for Arts Education
The Center for Arts Education (CAE) helps parents become more involved and invested in their children’s arts educations. They also develop art programs for schools, parents, teaching artists and community organizations.
