Community Arts Education Resources
Sharing arts education resources and opportunities for all ages across SLO County.
Do you know of an arts education resource you think the community should be aware of? Does your business or organization offer programs for community involvement in the arts?
Contact us to add a new listing to this site (or to update your current listing).
office@slocountyarts.org
North County
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Glasshead Studio Atascadero
This studio offers private glass art classes, group classes, and studio rental time in addition to hosting private events.
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Paso Robles Youth Arts Center
Providing community youth, ages 5-18, with accessible after-school classes in the visual/performing arts and creative enrichment.
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Studios on the Park
Offering children opportunities to explore the visual arts through private classes and the Kids Art Smart program.
San Luis Obispo
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Anam Cré Pottery Studio
The studio offers a variety of pottery classes for all ages and skill levels, including weekly and drop-in options.
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Art Central
This art supply store and gallery offers a variety of arts workshops for youth, adults, and families.
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Cuesta College
Cuesta College offers College for Kids Arts & Crafts classes in a variety of topics.
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OperaSLO
OperaSLO offers programs for youth and adults, including OperaSLO-2-Go, Children’s Opera Camp, Extension Lectures, and more.
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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum
Classes are offered throughout the year and updated on the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum website as they become available.
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San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony
SLOYS provides high-quality orchestral and ensemble education and performance opportunities to local youth.
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SLO Museum of Art
Every second Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM, families are invited to SLOMA’s lawn to learn about the visual arts together.
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SLO Repertory Theatre
SLO Rep offers year-round theatre classes, camps, and perfromance opportunities through the Academy of Creative Theatre (ACT).
South County
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Coastal Performing Arts Foundation
Providing high quality theatrical experiences and outreach programs in performing arts for both the youth and adults of the Central Coast.
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Dellos Performing Arts Center
Dellos Performing Arts Center offers a dance classes in a variety of styles and for various age groups and skill levels.
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Village Creative
Offering music lessons and creative labs for visual art, sewing, photography, theater, and more.
The arts are core curriculum with standards and mandated in the education code that require schools to provide visual arts, music, dance, theater, and media arts classes to all K-12 students.
Multiple studies show that arts education not only decreases feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation, but also positively impacts all-around academic performance. The arts are essential to our students as they process their present and futures. Students with arts education are: 5 times more likely to stay in school; 3 times more likely to get a bachelor's degree; and 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
If you'd like to get involved and advocate for improved arts education in public schools throughout our county, please reach out to discuss or join a work group!
Prop 28: Arts and Music in Schools
In November 2022, California voters passed Proposition 28, the Arts and Music In Schools (AMS) Act, which will provide ongoing annual funding for arts education. In the first year, the 2023/24 school year, California public schools received $938 million for the arts.