UTSA Young Artist Program

🏙️ Ever wanted to design your own city, build giant cardboard creations, or imagine what the future could look like?

This summer, students ages 11–14 can explore architecture through hands-on art and design classes with UT San Antonio Community Arts.

Using model-building, sculpture, drawing, cardboard construction, and creative city design, students will experiment, invent, and bring big ideas to life. ✨

Swipe through to explore this summer’s architecture-inspired classes.

Register here: https://bit.ly/42yNHR1

Youth Summer Art classes are starting soon!

Come check out our amazing classes like "Paint & Collage Like Eric Carle," where young artists ages 5–6 will explore painting, collage, storytelling, and creative expression through colorful scenes inspired by nature, imagination, and the world around them.

Using bright colors, layered textures, and playful art techniques, kids will create their own imaginative artwork while building confidence and having fun making art.

Perfect for little artists who love to paint, create, cut, glue, and tell stories through pictures.

Register here: https://bit.ly/CA-Summer-2026-Ages-5-6-Register
Explore other classes: https://bit.ly/3PmHSmb

Last night, we celebrated the incredible creativity, growth, and hard work of our Teen Studio Intensive students at the 2026 Carousel Exhibition. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Russell Hill Rogers Galleries to support these talented young artists and help make the evening so special. ✨

We are beyond proud of this year’s TSI students and the amazing work they shared throughout the exhibition. A special congratulations goes out to this year’s graduating seniors as they begin exciting new chapters ahead.

This year’s seniors have been accepted into an incredible range of programs, including the University of the Incarnate Word, Cornell University, Kansas City Art Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Northwest Vista College, and three students heading to UT San Antonio.

No matter where their paths lead next, we know their creativity and talent will continue to flourish, and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish.

If you missed the exhibition opening, there’s still time to experience their work — the gallery will be open again this Saturday. We encourage the community to come out and support these remarkable young artists. 🎨

🎬 Make movies. Build worlds. Bring stories to life.

This summer teens can explore filmmaking through hands-on classes in storyboarding, character creation, prop and costume design, scriptwriting, and video production.

From comics and anime-inspired storytelling to creating original film concepts, these classes are designed for creative teens ready to build worlds, tell stories, and bring ideas to the screen. ✨

Swipe through to explore this summer’s film and storytelling classes.

Register here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05vdxP0

Printmaking is everywhere, from streetwear graphics and band posters to stickers, album art, skate culture, and indie design.

It’s a bold, hands-on art style that turns carved designs into repeatable prints full of texture, pattern, and personality. 🎨✨

This summer our Cutting Edge Prints summer arts class teaches teens ages 14–18 to carve linoleum plates, ink and layer colors, experiment with textures and patterns, and create original prints completely their own.

🖌️ June 1–5, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This summer, try a different kind of art class and create bold prints full of color, texture, and your own personal style.

Register today - https://bit.ly/4dq75Vv

Join us for the Teen Studio Intensive 2026 Exhibition "Carousel" on May 13th from 5 - 8 PM inside the Russel Hill Rogers Galleries, Santikos Building on the UT San Antonio Southwest Campus.

Serving middle and high school aged teens the program provides the young artist an opportunity to develop their portfolio by committing to an academic year-long program for high school students and a semester long program for middle school students. Students are also involved in various community and service-learning opportunities throughout their time in the program.

🎨 Become a Friend of the Southwest

Get more out of your creativity this summer, and make a difference.

As a Friend of the Southwest, your support helps grow and sustain the visual arts community, creating more opportunities for artists and learners across San Antonio.

To show our appreciation for your support, you’ll receive:
✨ Early access to class registration
💸 Discounts on Community Art classes
🎟️ Exclusive perks and experiences

Join now for early access to this summer's Adult Community Art Classes. Early registration begins March 31, before public registration opens April 7.

👉 Sign up now and secure your spot before classes fill:
https://www.utsa.edu/pace/community-art/friends.html