Every Child Deserves Art
Art in Action’s multifaceted lessons develop students’ critical-thinking skills, creative confidence, hands-on skills, visual literacy, self-esteem, and an appreciation of other cultures.
What We Offer
Original K-8 Art
For One Classroom
• Common Core-aligned, grade-specific lessons on art techniques, skills, vocabulary, and history
• Webinar orientation and grade-specific training
• Interactive online curriculum with printable teaching notes and images
• Year-round support
Art in STEAM
For Kindergarten - 5th Grade
• Reinforces NGSS & Common Core Math standards using visual art as a creative tool
• Each multi-grade program includes four engaging STEAM lessons
• Play-and-pause student-facing videos encourage curiosity and exploration through art
Distance Learning
For Individuals or Schools
• Simplified art materials and student resources
• Each bundle includes three engaging art lessons covering concepts, history, and techniques
• Choose from primary, intermediate, or advanced curriculum levels
• Select materials available
Student Gallery
All Grades: Wishtree
1st Grade: Miró
1st Grade: Bearden
2nd Grade: Picasso
2nd Grade: Kandinsky
3rd Grade: Miró
3rd Grade: Degas
4th Grade: Thiebaud
4th Grade: Vasarely
5th Grade: Ringgold
5th Grade: Frankenthaler
6th Grade: Delaunay
6th Grade: Chinese Textile
7th Grade: Kadinsky
8th Grade: Lichtenstein
Impactful Resources
Bring arts education to your school with Art in Action's comprehensive programs, materials, and training! Apply today to inspire creativity and support your students' social-emotional development!
Apply for a Scholarship Fund
*Applications open March 2025
Prop 28, approved by voters in 2022, provides annual funding to enhance arts education in California public and charter schools (PreK – 12). Learn more about its implementation and funding guidelines.
Learn about Prop 28
Today, we’ve reached 85,000 students in 250 schools and afterschool programs in 32 states.
50% of those we serve are Title I schools in low-income communities.
Testimonials
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![Four people, including a woman and three young adults, smiling and posing together. One young woman holds a colorful craft project with blue circles and glitter. They are indoors, with a plain white wall and colorful decorations in the background.]()
Educator
“I love the online lessons. They help me incorporate literacy into the curriculum!”
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![A young boy smiling while holding a drawing of two people with expressive faces. The background features a colorful, artistic display of trees, animals, and butterflies.]()
Student
“Art in Action is great. You really get to use your imagination and express yourself. I think everyone should do Art in Action.”
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![Two girls working with colorful pipe cleaners, strings, and tape on a wooden table indoors, with curtains in the background.]()
Volunteer
“It feels good for my soul to be in a space and around people who have a shared mission and feel passionate about what they do.”
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![young girl on the left with a orange and green knit project in hand and her mother visting with a smile on her face]()
Parent
“ I am absolutely in love with your program. The curriculum is fantastic and extremely user friendly. ”
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![A blonde woman with pen in hand drawing on a yellow paper. A group of children around her looking at her closely and learning her technique.]()
Educator
“ I can’t wait to do the Art in Action program next year. So uplifting, educational, exciting and enjoyable. ”
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![A woman and a young boy sitting at a desk in a classroom, working on art, with school supplies such as scissors, glue, and papers nearby.]()
Parent
“I don’t see how any program could give kids a finer art education for the value.”
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![Photo of a 9 year old boy in a NBA shirt on. Both hands up with paint brush in the left hand and paint on hands. Painting on the desk below him.]()
Student
“ I like Art in Action because it is really fun. I get to learn new things every time. ”
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![A girl in a blue dress points at a colorful art on a whiteboard, while two women and a boy observe in a classroom.]()
Educator
“Fabulous program! I have learned so much myself just by teaching the lessons.”
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![A young girl with curly blonde hair and blue eyes smiling at the camera while holding a paintbrush, working on a colorful painting with animal motifs.]()
Student
“I like Art in Action because you get to express yourself in your own ways. And it’s always been fun to learn the different ways to make art.”
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![A woman and a young boy sit at a table, looking at a tablet together, with other children in the background using electronic devices.]()
Parent
“It’s a wonderful program that brings out the best in each child.”
