Friends of the Arts

Create with Friends!

Experience the World of Art with the Friends: 

Classes, Workshops, and Exhibitions for Everyone!

The Friends of the Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging individuals in the world of art through classes, workshops, events, and exhibitions. 

Our experienced instructors provide a variety of mediums for all skill levels, from painting and drawing to photography and digital media. Our mission is to make the world of art accessible to everyone, whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning to explore your creative side. 

Join us in celebrating the power of art to bring people together and enrich lives! 

Contact us today to learn more about our programming and how you can get involved.

Examples of Artwork. A mixed media print of a stylized hand with various watercolors in the background. The examples are tied together with yarn.
Students trying different techniques with inks at a long table. Each student pours inks into a personal container of water.

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The Friends of the Arts acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the region,

 the Gabrieleño-Tongva and Acjachemen peoples,  on whose ancestral lands we gather in Orange County.