Providing distinctive art programs for families, schools and communities
Who we are
A non-profit 501c3 organization since 1972, Barnsdall Arts is a premier provider of outstanding, affordable art programs and exhibitions in schools, libraries, museums, parks, social service agencies, hospitals and festivals throughout Los Angeles.
We serve over 175,000 children and adults annually.
Barnsdall Arts supports Ukraine
On April 30, 2022, we conducted a workshop for participants of all ages to honor Ukrainian culture through Petrykivka painting. Several local elementary schools in Los Angeles have since joined in to contribute to this effort. All artworks will be shared with Ukrainian families to show our support.
All proceeds from this workshop went directly to support the non-profit organization Razom. More information on their critical humanitarian war relief and recovery work can be found here.
Video of select artworks from the workshop
Explore our programs
We offer a wide range of outstanding, affordable art programs suitable for children from pre-K through AP Studio Art, as well as adults including seniors. Our programs are distinguished by excellence, imagination and rigor. All of our programs are taught by leading teaching artists in Los Angeles. Every program can be individualized to align with your needs.
Alexis Smith, Awesome Blage, 2008
Cotsen Master Fellowship
Barnsdall Arts’ Cotsen Memorial Fund is committed to providing an extended working, creative experience with artists of great stature to inspire talented young students.
In past decades, Cotsen Fellows have included Christo, Frank Gehry, David Hockney, Miralda, Red Grooms, Luis Jimenez, Mierle Ukeles, Remy Charlip, Kim Abeles, Michael Rotondi, Alexis Smith, Lita Albuquerque, Tim Hawkinson, Benjamin Ball/Gaston Nogues and Laura Owens.
