Gateway to Art's mission is to encourage the creative and mental growth of elementary school-aged children through meaningful art experiences, which emphasizes self-expression.

Each month one of these selected local artists teaches the volunteer docents their original art project. The projects are specifically selected to present a variety of mediums, a wide range of artistic influences and production methods. During the workshop, the docents are taught and create the same project that they, in turn, will teach the children.

The project is then taught to students ranging in age from 4 to 14. Gateway to Art culminates the year with Art Shows at each school, with every child represented.

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2014-2015 Projects

Rainforest Birds Sarma Kreismanis

The Magical Tree Talita Long

Gone to Seed Marianne Coble

Daumier Portrait Busts Marianne Coble

Fruit in a Bowl Jake Tedesco

Starry SoCal Stephanie Kohler