San Francisco Arts Education Project

SFArtsED has offered more than 300,000 public school students a chance to paint, dance, act, sing, weave, and sculpt—mentored by working artists. Since 1968, we have believed that art is not a luxury, but an essential part of our shared humanity, starting in childhood. Participation in the visual- and performing arts gives young people a voice, offers critical tools for reflecting and interpreting the world, and leads to more compassionate, creative, and empowered adults.