EMPOWERING YOUNG ARTISTS TO DISCOVER THEIR CREATIVE VOICE.

City Studio fosters self-expression and empowers young artists in underserved communities to develop their conceptual thinking and foundational skills. Our approach inspires a commitment to a holistic creative journey.

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City Studio is funded by the generosity of people like you!

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Please support our youth, and underserved communities as well as our professional artists, teachers and mentors with a donation today

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What are we about

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What we do

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As a lead teaching artist for City Studio, I see first- hand the impact that arts education has on our youth. The rewards are immeasurable and profound
C. Nelson

“This course has been such a blessing for us! It has been a stabilizing force in my daughter’s teen years - that keeps her focused on healthy activities in a very nurturing environment. It has helped define who she is by offering her this creative outlet while she is reminded she has talent and value. I am so very grateful to the City Studio program for being a steady presence in our lives.”
Wendy Brummer

“This course has been such a blessing for us! It has been a stabilizing force in my daughter’s teen years - that keeps her focused on healthy activities in a very nurturing environment. It has helped define who she is by offering her this creative outlet while she is reminded she has talent and value. I am so very grateful to the City Studio program for being a steady presence in our lives.”
Eve Crawford

Art can be whatever you want it to be. If you mess up you can turn it into something even better than what you thought of.
Yazaira

Our Programs

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Title

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ARTivate

The semester-long Artivate classes involve the youth collaborating in researching and in the creation of interactive public art projects with a community partner.[/fancy_box]
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Internships / Intensives

Our intensive curriculum explores David Ireland’s work and conceptual art, fostering creativity and participation. Participants engage in special projects aligned with SFUSD holiday breaks.[/fancy_box]
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Public Inter/Actions

Public Inter/Actions are short-term, one-day-only or a few weeks-long art projects that involve setting up a participatory art station in public settings. These can take the form of special hands-on projects for the public.[/fancy_box]
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Art Bike

We set up a custom mobile print making station built on an orange cargo bike. Our team of professional artists work with you to create your own custom poster for your event.[/fancy_box]