At YingArt Studio, we nurture creativity and critical thinking through comprehensive art education for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Established in 2011, our studio has over a decade of teaching experience, helping students develop artistic skills while fostering their ability to observe, think, and express themselves through art. • For young children: We introduce fundamental art principles through hands-on exploration with various materials, encouraging them to create their own artistic worlds. • For students aged 9 and above: Our courses emphasize observational drawing, guiding students through their artistic growth with engaging forms like comics, clay modeling, printmaking, and book illustration. • For teens (13+): We focus on using art as a tool to express personal thoughts and perspectives about life and society through in-depth projects and discussions. Our students consistently win top honors in prestigious competitions such as the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, earning multiple Gold Keys annually. We also offer AP Art guidance and portfolio preparation for college admissions. Many of our students have been accepted into renowned institutions, including MIT, Stanford, ArtCenter, SAIC, MICA, Pratt, and Otis. Join us to discover your artistic voice and let art become your language of expression!
The Orange County Fine Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating public interest in the fine arts through arts education and scholarships for aspiring artists. OCFA was founded in 1964 and boasts more than 350 members, representing a diverse array of artists, art enthusiasts, collectors, students and philanthropists. The organization provides demonstrations, exhibits and special programs for a variety of arts, such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, portraits, photography, oils, watercolors and drawings. OCFA also encourages and supports art education in both youths and adults by awarding scholarships to college students and contributing to high school art programs that teach art as a valued form of self expression and a quintessential component of society. A portion of all proceeds for sold merchandise is allocated to the OCFA scholarship fund that supports its commitment to continuing education in the fine arts. The Orange County Fine Arts is located in Santa Ana, Calif.
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Gallery 211
An art gallery and creative work space located in the Artist Village of Downtown Santa Ana and is open in conjunction with the DTSA Art Walk, held every 1st Saturday of each month. The gallery is in its 2nd year of operation and has hosted open mic sessions, poetry readings, acoustic acts, live bands, and visual Artists of various styles and mediums. Most recently, Gallery 211 was nominated in OC Weekly's Readers Choice, Best of 2015 for the Best Art Gallery. ** GALLERY 211 CLOSED ON June 10, 2016**
