Community Arts Directory

The Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area CONNECTS and CATALYZES arts education communities for a more just and creative San Francisco Bay Area.
We act as a vital resource for the region's arts education community, connecting teachers, teaching artists, organizations, and community stakeholders. By fostering collaboration, advocacy, and professional growth, the Arts Ed Alliance works to create a vibrant and equitable future for arts education in the Bay Area.

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-863-3040

https://linesballet.org/dance-education/community-programs/

LINES Community Programs provides students with access to the creative process of Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Rooted in our unique HeART with LINES curriculum emphasizing humility, empathy, artistry, ritual and truth, LINES Community Programming benefi

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (ex workshops / art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance

Alphabet Rockers

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

[email protected]

http://www.alphabetrockers.com/artseducation

Alphabet Rockers make GRAMMY-winning music that makes change. Alphabet Rockers have offered impactful music programs that are both aligned with SEL outcomes and integrative of antiracism practice since 2009. Through assemblies, professional developme

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (ex workshops / art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music

Art in Action

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

650-566-8339

https://artinaction.org/

Art in Action empowers K-8th grade children through arts education. We ignite students’ creativity and thinking by offering core-subject integrated visual arts programs that align with National Core Arts and State Learning Standards. Our vision is

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities

Grades

6th - 8th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

Arts Council Santa Cruz County

San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

[email protected]

831-475-9600

https://artscouncilsc.org/explore-the-arts

Since 1979, the Arts Council has been a passionate supporter of the unique, ever-evolving Santa Cruz County arts ecosystem. We’re a private, non-profit agency made up of a staff, board, and volunteers dedicated to strengthening our Santa Cruz commu

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops/ art nights), advocacy

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

Artstart

Sonoma County

[email protected]

707-546-2345

http://artstart.us

Our mission is to provide mentoring and stimulating arts work experience for Sonoma County youth, while creating publicly and privately commissioned art for our community.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

AXIS Dance Company

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

510-625-0110

https://axisdance.org/

AXIS is one of the nation’s most acclaimed ensembles of disabled, non-disabled and neurodiverse performers. Founded in 1987, AXIS creates world-class productions that challenge perceptions and redefine dance and disability. The Bay Area-based compa

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, adults of all ages, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance

Bauman Wellness

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

707-786-6282

http://www.bauman-wellness.org

Our mission is to foster diverse community engagement in wellness activities to transform personal and social illness into wellness. Our vision is that wellness for all is embraced as a global priority. Our Methodology is to teach five wellness

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, Large Group Assemblies, Teacher Trainings in partnership with Arts & Healing Initiative

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Higher Education, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

creative movement, Music, Visual Art, wellness, writing

BAVC Media (formerly Bay Area Video Coalition)

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County

[email protected]

https://www.bavc.org/

BAVC Media inspires social change by empowering media makers to develop and share diverse stories through art, education and technology.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Guidance on arts-related college and career options

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, adults

Disciplines

Media Arts

Bay Area Music Project

Alameda County

[email protected]

http://www.bayareamusicproject.org

Bay Area Music Project (BAMP) is a non-profit, social change through music in- and after-school program serving the social, emotional, cultural and academic needs of children in grades K-12 in under-resourced communities throughout Alameda and Oaklan

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

BAYCAT

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-701-8228

https://www.baycat.org/

Vision - BAYCAT believes that every person’s story matters. We envision a world where media and technology facilitate the telling of stories from the broadest possible range of experiences, driving people to create inclusive, equitable communities.

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, ages 18-25, Young Adults

Disciplines

Media Arts

Blue Bear School of Music

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-673-3600

https://bluebearmusic.org/

Blue Bear is San Francisco’s pre-eminent school of rock, blues, jazz, pop and DJ music. A nonproft music school that has operated in SF for over 50 years, Blue Bear is proud to offer music lessons to students of all ages and all skill levels.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Guidance on arts-related college and career options

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Cheza Nami Foundation

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

[email protected]

925-398-3827

https://chezanami.org/

Cheza Nami Foundation aims to promote cultural education and diversity awareness in learning institutions, corporations, and communities that foster a more congenial relationship among its members. Our mission is to preserve and encourage the appr

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade, Transitional Kindergarten

Disciplines

Dance, Music

Circus Center

Contra Costa County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-759-8123

http://circuscenter.org/

Our mission is to inspire passion for the circus arts through training, performance, and community engagement. We provide classes for youth and adults at all levels in acrobatics, aerial, juggling, contortion, flying trapeze, clowning, and more. In a

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Circus

City Studio

Alameda County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County

[email protected]

415-420-1267

https://www.citystudio.org/

City Studio fosters self-expression and empowers young artists in underserved communities to develop their conceptual thinking and foundational skills. Our approach inspires a commitment to a holistic creative journey.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops/art nights)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade

Disciplines

martial arts, public art, Visual Art, yoga

Community Music Center

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-647-6015

https://sfcmc.org/

Community Music Center makes high quality music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, regardless of financial means. We believe in the power of music to connect people, celebrate cultures and transform lives. CMC offers music

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Creative Sonoma

Sonoma County

[email protected]

707-565-6121

https://www.creativesonoma.org/

Creative Sonoma is dedicated to advancing and supporting the creative community of Sonoma County. We produce programs and provide services that serve the needs of our diverse sector.

Service Offerings: Professional development workshops, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, grants, convenings, networking events, consulting

Grades

Disciplines

Government agency that supports arts in Sonoma County

Desired Effect

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County

[email protected]

833-233-3328

https://www.desiredeffect.com/

Theatrical production company. Pre pandemic we supported 100 afterschool programs with sound, lighting, video recording, costume, prop and set support for their school plays and musicals.

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, Lighting, Sound, Costume, Set and Prop technicians and equipment

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music, Theater

Destiny Arts Center

Alameda County

[email protected]

510-597-1619

https://destinyarts.org/

Destiny Arts Center believes that art and movement give young people a vehicle for self and community expression. Founded by Black and Queer dance and martial artists in 1988, Destiny uses movement-based arts to uplift youth voice, supporting pathway

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, martial arts, Theater

Dream Art Industries

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

https://dreamartindustries.com/activity/

Dream Art Industries is a social network where emerging artists and creatives come to network, get discovered, and find opportunities. Our mission is to connect emerging artists to those who value, appreciate, and understand what they can bring to a

Service Offerings: Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Exposure and networking tools

Grades

9th - 12th grade, College students and recent graduates.

Disciplines

All art forms, Dance, emerging artists looking to establish a career in the arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

Elevate Oakland

Alameda County

[email protected]

https://www.elevateoakland.org/

Elevate Oakland is a nonprofit committed to ensuring that all OUSD students have access to music and arts education during the school day and in after-school spaces. Our foundational Artists in Residence program embeds experienced teaching artists fr

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music, Visual Art

Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco - Equity School Partnership Project (ESPP)

Alameda County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

https://www.famsf.org/art-stories/equity-school-partnership-project

Through FAMSF's program, known as the Equity School Partnership Project (ESPP), we work hand in hand with community-based artists, museum educators, and K–5 teachers and students to co-develop customized arts curricula and programming. The goal of

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (ex: workshops, art nights)

Grades

Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

Gamelan Sekar Jaya

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

510-655-1227

https://www.gsj.org/

Gamelan Sekar Jaya (GSJ) fosters artistic exchange between Bali and the United States through residencies, workshops, performances, and the creation of innovative new works for music and dance. GSJ produces free and low-cost performances, offers slid

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music, Visual Art

IDEAL Bay Area

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

https://www.idealbayarea.org/

IDEAL Bay Area supports teachers and educational leaders. We use creative practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, and research-based frameworks to promote learning that generates deep, meaningful, and holistic understandings of content and to supp

Service Offerings: Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences

Grades

We offer professional learning to teachers and educational leaders

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

Living Jazz

Alameda County, Contra Costa County

[email protected]

510-858-5313

https://www.livingjazz.org/

Living Jazz Transforms Lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz in the Bay Area community, by educating students and artists of all ages and abilities. Living Jazz Children's Project serves elementary school student in OUSD and WCCUSD

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music

Luna Dance & Creativity

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

510-883-1118

https://lunadancecreativity.org/

The mission of Luna Dance & Creativity is to bring creativity, equity and community to every child’s life through the art of dance.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops/art nights)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade, Professional learning for educators and artists

Disciplines

Dance

Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA)

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

510-465-8770 ext. 105

http://www.mocha.org

With a racial equity and social justice lens, MOCHA uses the arts as a vehicle to advocate for self-expression, culture and community-building, and the centering of youth voices. We achieve this through hands-on experiential arts education for Bay Ar

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (ex: workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music at Kohl Mansion

San Mateo County

[email protected]

650-762-1130

https://musicatkohl.org/

Inspired by the belief that the arts strengthen communities, Music at Kohl Mansion presents world-class chamber concerts at the historic Kohl Mansion and music education in public schools on the San Francisco Peninsula. Outreach programs provide acce

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (ex workshops / art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Music Is First

Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Sonoma County

http://www.musicisfirst.com

Music Is First! creates equity and access to music education for all young children in San Francisco by integrating standards aligned music programs into elementary schools which has shown to greatly enhance language acquisition (especially second la

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, Family engagement

Grades

6th - 8th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Musically Minded Academy

Alameda County

[email protected]

619-242-2235

https://musicallyminded.com

We are music education organization focused on building and supporting community. Our classes are multi age and level.

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Oakland Museum of California

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

https://museumca.org/

OMCA's mission is to inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communities. To meet this mission, OMCA offers cross-disciplinary field

Service Offerings: Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (workshops/art nights), Field trips, family programs, exhibits and galleries

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Cross-disciplinary programs with history & science, Music, Visual Art

Oakland Symphony

Alameda County

[email protected]

510-444-0801

https://www.oaklandsymphony.org/

The mission of the Oakland Symphony is to strengthen the Oakland/East Bay community by providing quality live performances, education for lifetime enrichment, and the perpetuation of the performing arts. The MUSE Program at Oakland Symphony contin

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (ex workshops / art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Oakland Theater Project

Alameda County

[email protected]

510-646-1126

https://oaklandtheaterproject.org/

Oakland Theater Project’s mission is to create exquisite theatrical experiences to inspire compassion and forge bonds across socio-economic and racial barriers. We provide meaningful arts education experiences to Oakland youth in school and out of

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Theater

Opera Parallele

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-626-6279

https://operaparallele.org/

Opera Parallèle is a prominent contemporary opera company based in San Francisco, known for its innovative and boundary-pushing productions of works that explore relevant social and cultural themes. We provide materials that enhance the experience o

Service Offerings: Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, community based programs for students up to 22 years old & their families

Disciplines

depending on the production., Media Arts, Music, Opera, Theater, Visual Art, which is all of the options check marked above and sometimes there's also a Literary Arts & Dance connection

Peninsula Youth Theatre

San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

[email protected]

650-988-8798

https://pytnet.org/

Peninsula Youth Theatre provides outstanding theatrical learning experiences that develop leadership, emphasize responsibility and foster teamwork in a supportive, respectful, and fun environment. We offer weekly drama classes for ages 4+ on-site at

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Summer day camps

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music, Theater

Peopleologie

San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

[email protected]

650-508-8205

https://www.peopleologie.com/

Peopleologie is an all-ages program about people, places, and things. Workshops promote cultural literacy, celebrate community, and build connections to the world through history, humanities, anthropology, math, science, and handcrafting traditions.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops/art nights)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade, TK

Disciplines

and handcraft entwined, Humanities, Interdisciplinary humanities and traditional handcrafts, Math, Social and Physical Sciences, Visual Art

Performing Arts Workshop

Alameda County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County

[email protected]

415-673-2634 ext. 313

https://www.performingartsworkshop.org/

At Performing Arts Workshop, we recognize that intersecting structural systems and external forces, including but not limited to, racism and socio-economic status, exponentially impact People of Color. These forces impact our students, staff, and vol

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Internship or externship opportunities

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir

Alameda County

[email protected]

510-547-4441

https://www.piedmontchoirs.org/

Our mission is to advance the choral arts through education, performance, and collaboration at the highest artistic level, fostering individual development and international relationships. We work in after school, community, and camp partnerships to

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, summer camp programming

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

Santa Clara County

[email protected]

http://www.pjiff.org

The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years. Currently the festival spans eight days and takes place in five cities: Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista, with

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community site, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Internship or externship opportunities, Family art activities (ex workshops / art nights)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

film classes

Prescott Circus Theatre

Alameda County

[email protected]

510-350-7207

https://www.prescottcircus.org/

Prescott Circus Theatre provides safe environments that empower and engage Oakland youth, through circus and theater arts training, to develop the confidence and skills to thrive on stage, in school, and in life. This is accomplished through year-rou

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, School assemblies

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Circus Arts, Theater

Problem Children

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County

[email protected]

http://problemchildren.org

Problem Children is a summer arts and creativity mentorship program for Bay Area teenagers. The program gives young artists with a creative passion the space, tools, resources, and mentorship to explore their interests deeper. Through one-on-one ment

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences

Grades

9th - 12th grade

Disciplines

Literary Arts, Media Arts, Visual Art

Project Commotion

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-252-8059

https://www.projectcommotion.org/

Project Commotion's mission is to foster healthy development in children of all abilities through purposeful movement, play, and family and community relationships. Project Commotion’s five core programs: Movement Arts Classes Afterschool and Weeke

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops/art nights)

Grades

Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Capoeira/Martial Arts, Dance, Music

Purple Silk Music Education Foundation

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

https://www.purplesilk.org

Purple Silk Music Education Foundation (PSMEF) brings quality music education to Bay Area youth. We teach our students to appreciate music from all cultures through traditional Chinese instruments. Our goal is to give students in our community the ch

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, Dual enrollment program for college credit for students on Saturdays at Laney Community College

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Music

Robert Moses' KIN

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-722-0191

https://www.robertmoseskin.org/

Founded in 1995, San Francisco-based Robert Moses' KIN strives to produce dance works which speak to what is specific and unique in human nature. The company uses movement as the medium through which race, class, culture and gender are used to voice

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Spoken Word, We aim to be as multidisciplinary as possible and are informed by our teaching artists' strengths including but not limited to

Root Division

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-863-7668

https://rootdivision.org/

Our mission is to empower artists, promote community service, inspire youth, and enrich the Bay Area through engagement in the visual arts. We offer free after-school art education services to youth in 7 different sites in SF.

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

RYSE Center

Contra Costa County

[email protected]

510-374-3401

https://rysecenter.org/

We envision a movement led by young people that ensures dignity for youth, their families, and their communities. Programming at RYSE is anchored in the belief that young people have the lived knowledge and expertise to identify, prioritize, and dire

Service Offerings: Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Ages 13-21

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

San Francisco Arts Education Project

San Francisco County

[email protected]

619-242-2235

http://sfartsed.org

San Francisco Arts Education Project has been serving SFUSD students for over 50 years by providing a variety of in-school performing and visual arts residencies. We collaboratively partner with school site administrators and arts coordinators to det

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Art

San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-861-5600

https://www.sfballet.org/

San Francisco Ballet's Mission is to share the joy of dance with the widest audience as possible. For over 40 years, SF Ballet has partnered with SFUSD to provide free dance education programs for PK–12 students. SF Ballet’s current education pro

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.), We don't currently provide arts career guidance or internships - but we're interested in exploring such services through district partnership.

Grades

Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance

San Francisco Children's Art Center

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-771-0292

https://www.childrensartcenter.org/

The San Francisco Children’s Art Center empowers children to develop their sense of self through creative exploration.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc)

Grades

Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

San Francisco Opera Guild

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

http://www.sfoperaguild.com

San Francisco Opera Guild engages with the community, recognizing authentic voices as they emerge through the practice of music and storytelling, and supporting young artists in their development of world view, artistic expression, and leadership pot

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-831-2700

https://sfrecpark.org/

Our mission is to foster creative curiosity, learning, and community among individuals of all ages by offering high-quality cultural arts programs and experiences. We believe in equitable access to creative pursuits and are committed to building a di

Service Offerings: After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.), Arts summer camps

Grades

110 years- 100 years, 6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

[email protected]

415-558-0888

https://sfshakes.org/

We believe that Shakespeare experienced in a communal setting – whether it be outdoors, in a classroom or in a theater – elates the soul, inspires the mind and unifies those who sit beside each other. For the majority of our audiences, we are the

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Theater

San Francisco Youth Theatre

San Francisco County

[email protected]

650-550-8933

https://sfyouththeatre.org/

San Francisco Youth Theatre transforms youth and communities through accessible opportunities in theatre arts creation, education, and performance. With focused outreach to youth from historically underserved communities, SFYT programs are designed t

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, LGBTQ+ programming

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade, Transitional Aged Youth

Disciplines

Music, Theater

San Mateo County Office of Education

San Mateo County

[email protected]

650-802-5300

https://www.smcoe.org/

Support for Educators, Schools, and Districts: The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), with the support of Arts Coordinator Allison Gamlen, is dedicated to staff development in Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) in alignment with state mand

Service Offerings: Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, SEL, UDL, Site and District Leadership training, Arts/Curriculum Integration Support

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Visual Art

SCRAP

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-647-1746

https://www.scrap-sf.org/

SCRAP is an arts nonprofit and creative reuse depot. We have two after school programs serving 900 children 30 weeks a year from Kindergarten through high school.

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

Starbound Theatre

Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

707-416-8990

http://www.starboundtheatre.com

Starbound Theatre offers dynamic after-school programs for students in grades TK-12, focusing on creativity, confidence, and collaboration through the performing arts. Our mission is to inspire young artists by nurturing their talents in acting, play

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (ex: workshops / art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Media Arts, Theater

Starting Arts

Santa Clara County

[email protected]

408-492-9022

https://www.startingarts.com/

Make arts accessible to every student in the Bay Area

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Art

Street Sounds Productions

Marin County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County

[email protected]

415-425-8925

http://streetsoundsproductions.org

Our mission is to spread joy and inspire communities through the transformative power of music and storytelling, fostering self-expression, emotional growth, and intellectual development. We guide participants from imaginative creation to dynamic per

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (ex: workshops/art nights)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

choral, Literary Arts, Music, Theater

Studio Pathways

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

https://www.studiopathways.org/

A pathway for Culturally Responsive Teaching through the Cultural and Contemporary Arts. Providing School Leadership Coaching, Professional Development, and Culture Change Management.

Service Offerings: Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Systems and Structures for Schoolwide Implementation of the Arts

Grades

k-12

Disciplines

Integrated Learning (all disciplines apply)

Teatro Visión

Santa Clara County

[email protected]

408-294-6621

https://www.teatrovision.org/

Teatro Visión creates theater rooted in Chicanx and Latinx experiences to inspire the people of Santa Clara Valley and beyond to feel, think, and act to create a better world. We offer youth acting and technical theater classes, student matinee perf

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Study trips to our off-campus site/space, Guidance on arts-related college and career options, Internship or externship opportunities in arts-related fields, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Classes are open to 6-12th graders, Kindergarten - 5th grade, productions are open to 3-12th grades

Disciplines

Theater

The Crucible

Alameda County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

510-444-0919

http://thecrucible.org

The Crucible inspires creative exploration and expression through welcoming, hands-on arts education and experiences for people of diverse ages and backgrounds. As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for ind

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities, Family art activities (ex: workshops/art nights), Touring performances/demos at community and school sites, School Field Trips @ The Crucible

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Fire Performance, Industrial Art, Visual Art

The Marsh

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-282-3055

http://www.themarsh.org

The Marsh Youth Theater (MYT) provides high quality skill-building classes for youth throughout San Francisco. We partner with afterschool programs and community centers to bring Teaching Artists to sites throughout SFUSD, including classes in Storyt

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Internship or externship opportunities

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Early Childhood up to Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater

Uphill Arts

San Francisco County

[email protected]

https://www.whereartlives.org/

Uphill Arts uses best practices in arts education to explore real-world issues with people in San Francisco. We seek to empower youth and adults with the agency to shape the future of their community and with the skills, knowledge, and creativity to

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade

Disciplines

Visual Art

Vinjana Chorale San Francisco

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-425-8925

http://vinjanachoralesf.org

Our mission is to provide children exceptional musical instruction and performance opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment. ​ To develop the confidence, strength, and resiliency in those who wish to apply their talents and gifts to insp

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

choral, Music

World Arts West

San Francisco County

[email protected]

415-474-3914

https://www.worldartswest.org/

Founded in 1978, World Arts West is a nationally-recognized leader in advocating for cultural arts communities. Serving the largest multicultural dance and music network in the United States, we are a wraparound cultural artist service provider based

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Culturally relevant art experiences, Touring performances/demos at community and school sites

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade

Disciplines

Dance, Music

Young Audiences of Northern California

Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County

[email protected]

415-974-5554

https://www.ya-nc.org/index.php/artists

Young Audiences of Northern California, a nonprofit 510(c)3 organization, is affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network. Founded in 1952, the mission of Young Audiences Arts for Learning is to inspire young people and expa

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, Professional development workshops, Culturally relevant art experiences, Family art activities (workshops / art nights / etc.)

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade, Kindergarten - 5th grade, Transitional Kindergarten

Disciplines

Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Art

Youth Speaks

Alameda County, San Francisco County

[email protected]

773-886-0100

https://youthspeaks.org/

Through the intersection of arts education and youth development practices, civic engagement strategies, and high -quality artistic presentation, Youth Speaks creates safe spaces that challenge young people to find, develop, publicly present, and app

Service Offerings: In-school/classroom arts programming, After school arts at one or more school or community sites, Professional development workshops

Grades

6th - 8th grade, 9th - 12th grade

Disciplines

Literary Arts, Media Arts, Spoken Arts/ Slam Poetry