Our Vision
Is to provide 1 million students, grades K-8, equal access to quality and meaningful art education through our program.
Here’s what we do
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We offer complete art programs for K-8th grade
Whether you’re looking to teach art to a single class or a whole school, we’ve got you covered.
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We train your teachers and classroom volunteers
Having a culture of art at your school means everyone can get involved!
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We have the art lessons and materials
You can purchase program-specific art supplies needed for a year of art!
With your involvement, we’ve served…
2,721 Classrooms
250 Schools
47% Title 1 Schools
942.72 Volunteer Hours
and over 90,000 students.
Hear what our participants are saying!
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![two volunteers, an educator, and a student smiling and presenting artwork]()
“I love the online lessons. They help me incorporate literacy into the curriculum!”
- Educator
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![boy student smiling while holding his art]()
“Art in Action is great. You really get to use your imagination and express yourself. I think everyone should do Art in Action.”
- Student
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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]()
“ I am absolutely in love with your program. The curriculum is fantastic and extremely user friendly. ”
- Parent
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![volunteers smiling while packing pipe-cleaners]()
“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.”
- Volunteer
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![teacher with hand up in the classroom]()
“I can’t wait to do the Art in Action program next year. So uplifting, educational, exciting and enjoyable. ”
- Educator
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![parent docent smiling while her child is creating art]()
“I don’t see how any program could give kids a finer art education for the value.”
- Parent
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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.]()
“ I like Art in Action because it is really fun. I get to learn new things every time. ”
- Student
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![Educator working with a student]()
“Fabulous program! I have learned so much myself just by teaching the lessons.”
- Educator
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![girl smiling while painting]()
“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.”
- Student
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![student learning on an ipad with their parent]()
“It’s a wonderful program that brings out the best in each child.”
- Parent
