Free Arts NYC provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.

Free Arts Days

Help a child explore their artistic talents and build self-esteem as you rotate through multiple art projects and enjoy a live performance.


PLEASE NOTE: Free Arts Days are now open only to our sponsoring partners and current volunteers.

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sarah Sabourin, Manager of Corporate Programming, at sarah@freeartsnyc.org. Or attend an upcoming New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about getting involved through the Weekly Mentor or Parents and Children Together with Art Programs.

 

Program Description: Saturday arts festivals for 100 children, each sponsored by an individual, family or corporation. Volunteer "buddies" pair with children for fun, exciting days of creative arts. Children receive individualized attention while rotating through theme-based art stations, followed by lunch and interactive entertainment.

Time Commitment: One Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Participants: 50-100 children, ages 6-12

Volunteer Ratio: 1 volunteer : 1 child

Locations: Manhattan