Looking for classes for your child or a family-friendly activity? We can help! If you’re looking for places where your child can take classes or workshops designed for kids, check out Spark Central, Shine Youth Center, or Spokane Art School. Spokane’s public libraries and parks also offer a wide range of free programming for kids and families.
West Plains Arts Academy was formed in the summer of 2016 by Debbie Gerber, Nancy Gasper and Heather Hubbard: a group of concerned citizens and parents who felt there was an unmet demand for quality arts programs in their community.
The Garland District has created an art alley between Monroe and Post. The mural project was completed by professional mural artists, and was also a collaborative project with staff and students from a neighborhood youth center.
The purpose of Shine Youth Fund is to provide arts education, scholarship funding and accessible arts programs for youth in Spokane. Shine Youth Fund has three primary programs including: community outreach, scholarship funding, and Shine Art Center.
Spark Central has started a new program called West Central Publishing Union, which includes two parallel literary tracks— a program for elementary-aged children (which SAGA funding will support) and a program for adults.
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