Spokane Art School

Nonprofit community art school since 1968

Spokane Art School is a nonprofit community art school established in 1968, located at 503 E 2nd Ave in Spokane's East Central neighborhood (99202). The mission explicitly emphasizes removing financial barriers to arts education - scholarships are generously provided.

Programs and community arts

Studio classes plus outreach programming. Offerings include:
- Kids Studio Art Classes (age-grouped)
- Teen studio classes
- Youth Shelter programming (Crosswalk partnership)
- Adult classes (separate)
- ArtReach off-site community classes
- Gallery exhibitions
- First Friday community events
- Art Parties and birthday events
- Summer art programs

What's Included

• Professional artists as instructors
• All materials included in most youth classes
• Sliding-scale pricing with scholarships available
• Gallery space for student showcase
• Community-outreach programming
• Nonprofit pricing structure

Experience

60+ years as a nonprofit with a genuine equity mission - scholarships ensure kids from any background can attend. Good fit for families wanting serious arts education rather than drop-in craft activities, especially those needing financial support.