Art Classes for Kids in Lawrence

Supporting Budding Artists

Art is for everyone

Beginning a Lifetime of Learning

You want to give your children every possible advantage in life, and you may be surprised at just how much good can be done with art classes for kids!

In Lawrence, our team works hard every day to bring the beauty of art and creativity to your child’s life, helping them develop socially and emotionally while making art-minded friends.

To ensure our courses are accessible to all, there are financial aid options available, so don’t let cost hold you back from letting your child explore the visual arts!

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Our Visual Arts Center

We’re committed to providing the Lawrence area with a facility that welcomes them into the world of visual arts.

This includes our dedicated spaces for art classes for kids in Lawrence, each featuring the tools and technology they need to safely embrace their inner artist, including:

  • Ceramics Studio
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Jewelry & Fibers Studio
  • Metals Studio
  • Printmaking & Screen Printing Studio
  • Photography Studio & Darkroom
  • Painting & Drawing Studios
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Our Teaching Artists

Andrew C Smith

Director of Youth Visual Arts

Katie Alldritt

Lead Youth Visual Arts Instructor

Sydni William

Youth Visual Arts Coordinator

Cindy Kersenbrock

Youth Visual Arts

AnnaBelle Lee Withington

Youth Visual Arts

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Matthew Lord

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

BryAnn Burke

Youth Visual Arts

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Traci Bunkers

Youth Visual Arts

Maeve Hilgers

Youth Visual Arts

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Leah Towle

STEAM Program, School of Theatre and Music

Makenzie Schaeffer

Youth Visual Arts

Rachel Johnson

Youth Visual Arts

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Michelle Rogne

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

Jules Sotomayor

Youth Visual Arts

Yekyoung Kim

Youth Visual Arts

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Todd Poteet

Youth Visual Arts

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Rae Atakpa

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Ann Dean

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

Blanca Herrada

Exhibitions Coordinator

Alicia Kelly

Adult & Youth Visual Arts, Hang12 Mentor

Make Art Part of Their Daily Life

Interested in enrolling your child in an arts class in Lawrence? We have financial aid available to those who need it to ensure classes are accessible to everyone.

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Art is for Everyone

Making Art Accessible to All

Lawrence Arts Center is here to ensure anyone—of any age and any background—can connect with a supportive community and flex their creative muscles. With contemporary exhibitions, performances, and an array of art education classes for adults and kids, everyone will find something that’s right for them.

Our primary state-of-the-art facility at 940 New Hampshire St. features classrooms, studios, theatres, and more. To further support the community, we also have a space for classes and rehearsal at 10th & Mass Studios.

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What's So Great About Art Classes For Kids?