Excelsior District Children's Drawing and Painting Classes: Enrollment Announced
Sep 25, 2026
American Art Institute has opened enrollment for its Children's Art Center program, offering structured drawing and painting instruction to children and teenagers in both English and Chinese.
San Francisco, United States, September 25, 2026 /NewsNetwork/ -- American Art Institute, a San Francisco visual and performing arts school for children and teenagers, has announced open enrollment for its Children's Art Center drawing and painting classes, offered across Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters year-round.
More information on enrollment, tuition, and class schedules is available at https://www.aaisfus.com
The announcement comes as a study from University College London found that children who regularly draw and paint see a 32 percent boost in self-esteem, a larger increase than seen with reading or music. American Art Institute seeks to give local families access to this benefit through its Children's Art Center program, offering structured drawing and painting instruction for children and teenagers.
Tuition for the program is $150 for a four-class session plus a $20 practical materials fee, payable via Zelle. Classes combine drawing fundamentals with painting technique, building from foundational skills toward more advanced work as students progress. Instruction is offered bilingually in English and Chinese, reflecting the school's mission to help immigrant and multilingual families overcome cultural barriers.
"Drawing and painting give children a way to express themselves before they even have the words for it," said a spokesperson for American Art Institute. "Our goal with the Children's Art Center is to give every student, no matter their background or first language, a place to build that confidence early and carry it with them."
The Children's Art Center is offered alongside other programs, including children's ballet classes, dance performance, drama & acting, photography, and music and piano. The school is located at 4479 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112, and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
About American Art Institute
American Art Institute is led by founder and president Joanna Zhang, a film director and producer who also founded the San Francisco International New Concept Film Festival. Zhang holds a bachelor's degree from Jiangxi University, an MFA in film directing from the Academy of Art University, and an MBA from Lincoln University. Her work has won awards for directing, producing, and acting across multiple film festivals.
Families interested in enrolling can contact American Art Institute at (415) 672-2809 or visit https://www.aaisfus.com for full program details.
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Name: Joanna Zhang
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Organization: American Art Institute
Address: 4479 Mission Street, , San Francisco, California 94112, United States
Phone: +1-415-672-2809
Website: https://www.aaisfus.com/
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