Art Resources for Students and Families
The Sacramento area has many great Art and Arts related resources available for students of all ages. Sacramento 365 provides up to date information about community events year round, searchable by category, location, age range and venue.
Centrally located in the heart of downtown Sacramento is the Crocker Art Museum. "The Crocker Art Museum features the world’s foremost display of California art and is renowned for its holdings of European master drawings and international ceramics. The Crocker serves as the primary regional resource for the study and appreciation of fine art and offers a diverse spectrum of exhibitions, events, and programs to augment its collections, including films, concerts, studio classes, lectures, children’s activities, and more. The Museum has also dedicated the historic building’s entire first floor as an education center, which includes four classrooms, space for student and community exhibitions, the Gerald Hansen Library, and Tot Land."
In Midtown Sacramento is Sol Collective ."Sol Collective is a community-based 501(c)(3) partnership whose mission is to provide artistic, cultural, and educational programming, promote social justice, and empower youth of color, marginalized, and underserved communities through art, activism, music, and media.The Sol Collective Arts and Cultural Center is a 3,200 square foot space providing art exhibitions, educational workshops, events, and a platform for community organizing."
Art Beast also in Midtown Sacramento is another great interactive option for younger students. "Art Beast acts as a gathering place for parents and caregivers committed to their children’s need to explore the arts. By offering an inclusive space to share art experiences with children, drink tea and connect with other adults, Art Beast encourages the growth of a community that works to make Sacramento’s children art literate, hungry to create, and brave in expressing who they are becoming.The proceeds from Art Beast fund programs for homeless children and youth. Every penny raised at Art Beast goes to one of two places: back into Art Beast or into Tubman House, a residential community for homeless youth and children."
Sacramento Fine Arts Center is located in Carmichael. "Sacramento Fine Arts Centers is dedicated to the creation and presentation of the visual arts. Our Mission is to encourage the creation and presentation of original visual arts, to support the cultural life of the community, and to encourage all artists to fulfill their potential."
