Scottsdale Artists' School

Scottsdale Artists’ School, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 1983 by a group of dedicated artists and community leaders. Located in the Scottsdale Arts District, the School features a variety of workshops, weekly classes, one-day workshops taught annually by the nation’s leading artists. Scottsdale Artists’ School also offers a premier Youth Academy program for kids ages 6-18. The School offers workshops where kids and teens can discover and express their vision through art! Students are inspired to draw, paint and sculpt while experiencing an authentic artists’ school environment. The School houses six studios equipped with easels, artist taborets and stools. The School attracts more than 3,000 students and visitors annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Within the international art community, Scottsdale Artists’ School is considered a leader in traditional, fine art training for all levels—from absolute beginner to professional artist.