Through our Public Programs, we offer a wide range of open-enrollment art and design courses for individuals at every stage of their educational or professional development. Our award-winning instructors, many of whom are also Art Center alumni, have the knowledge and experience to help individuals maximize their creative potential.

Our key programs:

Art Center at Night
For professional artists, designers and college-age students. Nearly 200 innovative courses for acquiring new skills, developing portfolios, personal enrichment and more.

Saturday High
For teens in grades 9-12. Engaging courses that explore art and design and career opportunities.

Art Center for Kids
For children in grades 4-8. Unique courses in visual literacy that foster new ways of thinking, seeing and doing.
 
Summer Institute for Teachers
For educators in all subjects and grade levels. A five-day interactive workshop in Design-Based Learning, a methodology that taps into students' natural creativity.