Free Arts

Free Arts Free Arts is a non-profit organization serving children and families through innovative and dynamic arts programs.

For more than 30 years, Free Arts for Abused Children has been delivering on our philosophy that "ART HEALS!" This is what drives our organization, a network of passionate and concerned individuals coming together to share the healing power of art. Free Arts is dedicated to delivering volunteer-driven arts programs to abused, homeless and at-risk children throughout greater Los Angeles. With over

32,000 children receiving child welfare services at any given time in the LA County alone, Free Arts strives to reach more children every year, eager to spark their creative spirit, inspiring and transforming their lives through the power of artistic expression.

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and community.Throughout history, art has serv...
06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and community.

Throughout history, art has served as a powerful way to preserve stories, celebrate identity, inspire change, and envision a brighter future. Creativity gives voice to experiences that deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.

At Free Arts, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to express themselves, share their story, and discover the power of their own voice through creativity.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, we recognize the rich artistic, cultural, and community contributions that continue to shape our nation and inspire future generations.

May we continue to create spaces where every story matters, every voice is valued, and every child has the freedom to imagine what's possible.

❤️🖤💚

☀️ Summer is in full swing at Free Arts LA!This week, we officially kicked off our Summer Cycle, bringing creativity, co...
06/12/2026

☀️ Summer is in full swing at Free Arts LA!

This week, we officially kicked off our Summer Cycle, bringing creativity, connection, and healing through art to children and families across Los Angeles. From June 8 through July 17, our volunteers and community partners will help create safe spaces where young people can express themselves, build confidence, and discover their creative potential.

As we embark on another inspiring summer, we’re also excited to share a few upcoming opportunities to get involved:

✨ Dancing with Free Arts Stars Community Event is returning this year! Stay tuned for details and a special announcement coming soon.

🎨 Our Capital Campaign continues to grow as we work toward expanding our reach and ensuring that even more children have access to the healing power of creativity. Learn more about our vision and how you can support the campaign at freearts.org/capital-campaign.

🍷 SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the inaugural Design & Wine event on October 18, 2026—a new celebration bringing together creativity, community, and philanthropy in support of Free Arts. More details will be announced soon.

Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and supporters who make programs like Summer Cycle possible. Together, we're helping thousands of children discover the transformative power of art.

🌟 Celebrating Women Artists This Women’s History Month! 🌟Dive into the mesmerizing world of Yayoi Kusama, whose polka do...
03/26/2026

🌟 Celebrating Women Artists This Women’s History Month! 🌟

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Yayoi Kusama, whose polka dots, mirrors, and immersive installations have captivated audiences globally. Kusama’s work explores the infinite, the psychological, and the power of imagination.

📸 Photo Credit: Wall Street Journal

💡 Fun Fact: Kusama has been creating art for over 70 years and continues to inspire with her signature Infinity Rooms.

🌸 Hello, Spring! 🌸Spring is a season of growth, renewal, and new beginnings — just like the creativity we nurture at Fre...
03/20/2026

🌸 Hello, Spring! 🌸

Spring is a season of growth, renewal, and new beginnings — just like the creativity we nurture at Free Arts LA. 🌱✨

As the days grow longer and flowers bloom, we’re reminded of the endless possibilities when imagination takes root. This Spring, we celebrate the power of art to inspire, uplift, and open doors to new opportunities for the youth we serve. 🎨💛

Here’s to fresh starts, bright ideas, and a season full of creativity! 🌷

At Free Arts, we believe every child deserves a safe space to create, express, and heal through the power of art. While ...
03/19/2026

At Free Arts, we believe every child deserves a safe space to create, express, and heal through the power of art. While we’re already reaching thousands of children each year, there are still so many more who need us.

🎨 That’s why we’ve launched our Capital Campaign—to expand our programs and bring creativity, hope, and resilience to even more young lives.

Join us in making a lasting impact. 💛

Learn more + get involved: www.freearts.org/capital-campaign

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate visionary artist Faith Ringgold 🎨✨Through her iconic story quilts, Ringgold ble...
03/11/2026

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate visionary artist Faith Ringgold 🎨✨

Through her iconic story quilts, Ringgold blended painting, quilting, and storytelling to explore identity, justice, and belonging. Her work empowered generations — especially young girls of color — to see their experiences reflected in art.

She showed the world that stories stitched together can become powerful acts of resistance and hope.

At Free Arts LA, we believe creative expression helps youth claim their voice and share their truth — just as Faith Ringgold did throughout her extraordinary career.

💜 Art tells stories. Art builds confidence. Art creates change.

📷 Photo Credits: © Faith Ringgold / Licensed by ARS, NY

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate Los Angeles muralist Judy Baca 🌿Through large-scale public art like the Great W...
03/06/2026

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate Los Angeles muralist Judy Baca 🌿

Through large-scale public art like the Great Wall of Los Angeles, Baca has empowered communities to tell their stories and preserve their histories.

Her work reminds us that art is not just personal — it’s communal. It connects us. It heals us. It gives voice to those who have been unheard.

At Free Arts LA, we’re proud to nurture the next generation of artists who will continue telling powerful stories.

📷 Photo Credits:
Portrait of Judy Baca — courtesy of the artist / SPARC Archives
Great Wall of Los Angeles — © SPARC (Social and Public Art Resource Center), Los Angeles

🌸✨ Spring Cycle Has Begun! ✨🌸We’re excited to share that our Spring Cycle officially launched this week on Monday, March...
03/06/2026

🌸✨ Spring Cycle Has Begun! ✨🌸

We’re excited to share that our Spring Cycle officially launched this week on Monday, March 2nd and will run through April 16th!

This season brings fresh opportunities for creativity, connection, and healing through art. Our programs continue to provide safe, supportive spaces where youth can express themselves, build confidence, and experience the joy of creative exploration. 🎨💛

We can’t wait to see the growth, imagination, and inspiration this cycle will spark!

If you’d like more information about our Spring Cycle or learn how to get involved, please visit our website, freearts.org! We’d love to connect with you.

🎨✨ Black History Month Spotlight: Lauren Halsey ✨🎨This Black History Month, we celebrate Lauren Halsey — a contemporary ...
02/25/2026

🎨✨ Black History Month Spotlight: Lauren Halsey ✨🎨

This Black History Month, we celebrate Lauren Halsey — a contemporary artist deeply rooted in South Central Los Angeles.

Through immersive installations and architectural environments, Halsey celebrates Black LA’s language, storefronts, symbols, and neighborhood culture. Her work transforms the visual rhythms of South Central — from hand-painted signs to local iconography — into monumental spaces that honor community pride and collective memory.

Awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, Halsey has been recognized for turning neighborhood culture into powerful, large-scale art that centers and uplifts Black Los Angeles.

Her work reminds us that communities are archives — and that creativity can preserve, celebrate, and amplify local voices.

At Free Arts LA, we believe in empowering young artists to see the value in their own stories, neighborhoods, and identities — and to create boldly from that place.

💻 Learn more at gallery.csudh.edu/portfolio/lauren-halsey/
📸 Photo Source: CSUDH Art Gallery ()

🎨✨ Black History Month Spotlight: Senga Nengudi ✨🎨This Black History Month, we celebrate Senga Nengudi — a vital force i...
02/23/2026

🎨✨ Black History Month Spotlight: Senga Nengudi ✨🎨

This Black History Month, we celebrate Senga Nengudi — a vital force in Los Angeles’s experimental art scene.

Blending performance, sculpture, and movement, Nengudi created groundbreaking work that challenged ideas about the body, gender, and race long before museums fully recognized its significance. Using materials like pantyhose and sand, she explored tension, elasticity, vulnerability, and strength — transforming everyday objects into powerful reflections on the human experience.

Her work reminds us that art doesn’t have to fit inside traditional frames — it can move, stretch, and respond to the world around us.

At Free Arts LA, we believe in giving young people the freedom to experiment, express, and redefine what art can be — just as Nengudi has done throughout her career.

💻 Learn more at hammer.ucla.edu/now-dig-this/artists/senga-nengudi
📸 Photo Source: Hammer Museum ()

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