Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 Summer is getting closer, and our Summer Art Camps are starting to fill with creative energy and exciting themes. From colorful art adventures to hands-on creative exploration, there are plenty of opportunities for kids to stay inspired this season. Take a look at what’s coming up and start planning for a creative summer at Joyful Art Center. Kids (Ages 5–11) Summer Art Camps | Weekly June 8 - Aug 6 • 10-3pm • M-Th Creative projects and themed art experiences...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 As the school year winds down, schedules are filling up fast with end-of-year activities and events. In the middle of all the busyness, creative time can be a great way to slow down and recharge. We’re excited to keep creating alongside so many kids, teens, and adults during this final stretch of the season. Take a look at what’s coming up. Kids (Ages 5–11) Swiftie Art Party | May 17 • 1-3pm Create Taylor Swift-inspired artwork in a fun, music-filled...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 It’s hard to believe we’re headed into the final month of the school year and the last stretch of our weekly art sessions. It’s a busy time, but a meaningful one to stay connected to creativity. We’re glad to have you creating with us. Take a look at what’s coming up. Kids (Ages 5–11) Pizza & Paint Night | May 8 & 22 • 5:30-8pm A relaxed evening of painting, pizza, and good company. Follow step-by-step guidance to create your own artwork. Personalize your...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 With so much going on this time of year, it can be easy to stay in constant motion. Creative time offers a chance to pause, focus, and enjoy the process. We’ve put together a mix of experiences designed to help you do just that. Take a look at what’s coming up. Kids (Ages 5–11) Pizza & Paint Night | April 25 • 5:30-8pm A relaxed evening of painting paired with pizza and good company. Follow step-by-step instruction to create your own artwork. Customize colors...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Just a quick reminder about our upcoming Squares of Connection exhibition — we’re so excited to celebrate this meaningful project together. Opening Night: Thursday, April 16 Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Avenue, Vacaville, CA 95688 This exhibition represents a powerful collaboration between the Solano Youth Achievement Center, the California Medical Facility Arts Program, the William James Association, and Joyful Art Center — bringing together voices, stories, and creativity from across our...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 We have a full lineup of creative experiences coming up, both in the studio and out in the community. Our En Plein Air classes for kids are happening this week and are a highlight this season, giving young artists a chance to explore creativity outdoors. From there, there’s something for every age and interest. Here’s what’s ahead: Kids (Ages 5–11) En Plein Air – Downtown Sketchbook | April 17 • 4:30-6pm Explore downtown through sketching and watercolor. Each...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 The studio has been buzzing lately, and we’re excited to share what’s coming up. With Spring Break Art Camp happening this week, there’s already plenty of creativity in motion, along with opportunities to create both in the studio and out in the community. There’s a little something for every pace and interest. Here’s what’s coming up. Kids (Ages 5–11) Spring Break Camp | April 6-9 • 10am-3pm HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Four days of creative projects with a different...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Joyful Art Community, We have something really special coming up… and we’d love for you to be part of it. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working on a collaborative project called Squares of Connection — and it’s one of those experiences that reminds us why art matters so much. Each piece in the show is a small square created by someone in our community. On its own, each one tells a story. But together, they become something much bigger, a visual reminder of connection, creativity, and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
I wanted to share something close to my heart that we’ve been working on at Joyful Art Center and personally invite you to be part of it. What started years ago as a few kids around my dining room table has grown into something much bigger than I ever expected. Not just in size, but in purpose. Over time, I’ve seen how powerful art can be. Not just as a creative outlet, but as a way for people to feel seen, to process experiences, and to connect with one another in ways that words sometimes...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Families, Spring Break is right around the corner, and we wanted to send a quick reminder about our School Break Camps happening next week at Joyful Art Center If you're looking for something creative, engaging, and joyful for your child, we still have a few spots available! Each day is designed to spark imagination and creative confidence through hands-on, mixed media art projects. From painting and collage to sculpture and printmaking, kids will explore a variety of materials...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read