Meet Avery, a rising junior at Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, who has been making waves in the community through their passion for art and volunteerism. Avery’s journey with art began at a young age when Art in Action visited their school, sparking a lifelong love for creativity. Now, they are giving back to the organization that ignited their artistic passion.

Last month at the Sandpiper Community Center in Redwood City, I experienced the joy of the Art in Action Annual Community Art Show for the first time. This vibrant one-day exhibit displayed the remarkable talents of students across the Bay Area, transforming the venue into a lively gallery of colorful artworks and compelling stories.

We are deeply saddened to share about the passing of an iconic artist and storyteller, Faith Ringgold, who left us on April 13, 2024, at the age of 93. Known for her vivid story quilts that weave rich narratives about African American life and history, Faith's art transcended the confines of traditional media, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations.

What a night! Last month, Art in Action hosted its annual fundraiser, OBJECT:ART, and it was a truly special evening. As the new Marketing Manager, it was my first chance to meet incredible Art in Action educators and thank the dedicated volunteers who attended – especially those from our amazing partner groups, The Junior League of Palo Alto - Mid Peninsula and One Brick Silicon Valley.

We're bursting with gratitude as we share incredible news - together, we've reached 1400 kids through our fall campaign! 🎨 Your support has painted smiles on young faces and opened the door to a world of creativity.

Art in Action’s October Creative Connections offered insights into identifying when one is under pressure and how to use art to relieve and manage stress for oneself and others. Check out our post for some additional resources we provided during the event!

This month we're thrilled to highlight one of our amazing volunteers, Tom Heuer. This amazing Board Volunteer, Tom Heuer, shares the impact Art in Action has made for him and others in the community.

This month we’re thrilled to highlight one of our amazing volunteers, Samara Stone. This amazing Warehouse Subassembly Volunteer, Samara Stone, shares the impact Art in Action has made for her and others in the community.

Thank you for making our annual fundraiser a success!
Children share their experiences on the empowerment of Art in Action in the following video….

Research finds that access to extracurricular activities, both in and out of school, such as music, art, debate, sports, etc., is essential for a child’s physical and emotional development. Through participation in these activities, children are provided a safe environment to channel their energy positively and constructively. These types of activities also can spur collaborations that can expand social networks and lead to new and positive academic or career opportunities.

With this Art In Action lesson, students will learn how to describe the balance of a painting and experiment with different painting techniques. By making abstract shapes, students can create unique watercolor compositions and are encouraged to limit colors to increase negative space.

This month we’re thrilled to highlight one of our scholarship school recipients, Bozeman Online Charter School. Their elementary teacher, Ally Pitts, shares the impact art has on her students.