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Celebrating creativity, community, and the next generation of courageous leaders
Your Generosity Fuels Creativity, Connection, and Opportunity
As ARTS marks 25 years of impact, we’re raising $150,000 to strengthen the programs, people, and spaces that ensure young artists continue to thrive for the next 25 years.
For 25 years, ARTS has created spaces where young people can discover who they are, express themselves freely, and build meaningful connections through creativity. Now, we Together with students, families, artists, educators, and supporters, we are celebrating a legacy of impact and investing in what comes next.
$100 provides a season’s worth of art supplies for a young artist to explore their voice + vision
$500 supports paid internships, equipping teens with skills and confidence for success in life, school, and career
$1,000 sustains safe, intentional spaces where creativity + community come together to grow
Now, as we celebrate 25 years, we continue building opportunities where creativity opens doors and young people shape the future.
We are so proud of how far we have come!
Visual and media arts education on school campuses through community-centered creative projects and workshops.
Creative arts and community design experiences for youth ages 12–18 at the ARTS Center in National City.
Healing-centered creative experiences for justice-impacted youth that support self-expression, connection, and growth.
Hands-on experiences connecting youth to creative careers through mentorship and paid internships in creative fields
Creative Youth Development
Using creativity as a tool to build confidence, leadership, and self-expression.
Community of Care
Creating spaces where young people feel welcomed, supported, and connected.
Healing-Centered Engagement
Centering joy, identity, culture, and meaningful relationships as pathways toward healing and growth.
These approaches shape every program, every relationship, and every experience at ARTS.
As we celebrate 25 Years of ARTS, we’re honoring the young people, families, artists, and supporters who have shaped this journey—and inviting you to help write the next chapter.