Scottsdale Artists’ School Youth Academy is Arizona’s premier art school for kids.

The Scottsdale Artists’ School Youth Academy offers workshops where kids and teens can discover and express their vision through art! Students are inspired to draw, paint and sculpt while experiencing an authentic artists’ school using professional equipment, lighting, props and tools. Beginners to advanced students are encouraged to attend classes offered throughout the year to acquire a foundation for future creative studies. Linda Pullinsi, Youth Academy Program Manager, works with a team of professional artists, assistants and interns, many of whom have been with the Youth Academy since the beginning. Students of all ages enjoy art and the decision making skills used while creating art helps students with all other subjects and aspects of their lives.

We offer week long summer fine art programs as well as a 6 week after school art class on Mondays for age 6 & up, a Saturday afternoon class for age 11 & up, and a Wednesday night Underground Art Club for teens..

TESTIMONIALS

“My daughter has truly found a place to be free to express herself through art and to learn more about how to do that more fully and with greater skill. You and your co-workers are providing an environment which creates anticipation and quenches the thirst for the young artist.” -parent

“I was very impressed with the variety of the mediums, and the subject matter introduced. I feel that her skill level has been enhanced. This has been a wonderful experience. Thank you!” -parent

 “Thank you so much for letting me have this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the wonders of art, I am honored. Some things I learned are how to draw a blind contour, how to handle clay and how to draw objects with shadows. These past two weeks have been exciting and fun. I hope I am able to take another art class soon.” –student
 

OUR MISSION

Scottsdale Artists’ School Youth Academy program offers traditional fine art instruction in drawing, painting, ceramics, and 3-D design for ages 6 to 8, 9 to 14 and high school students.  Our curriculum is dedicated to developing observation skills, technical ability and creating finished art work to encourage self confidence, knowledge, and enthusiasm. We are dedicated to providing age-appropriate art classes where students learn a variety of techniques that enable them to discover new ways to express themselves.