Exploration Through the Arts
Young Explorers is our multidisciplinary arts education program inspiring Austin-area grade school students to explore the world around them, using arts and music as entry points for inquiry. The program provides instruction in different disciplines, including visual arts, music, and digital arts and technologies, guiding students to create their own works and culminating in a student showcase at the end of each semester.
The objectives of this program are to provide students with meaningful and memorable opportunities to explore different histories, perspectives, and cultural traditions–in Texas, across America, and around the globe.
Program Objectives
Accessibility
Provide meaningful and educational arts and cultural experiences to students in Austin’s underserved communities, particularly those from low-income families with limited access to these types of programs.
Awareness
Develop awareness of different histories, perspectives, and cultures and encourage young minds to think critically and empathize with diverse groups of people, including those who may have backgrounds different from their own.
Inclusion
Equip underserved youth with critical 21st-century knowledge and skills, using the arts as a platform to empower them as conscious and productive contributors both in digital society and in physical spaces and communities.
Program Impacts
Over the past three years, our Young Explorers program has developed into a year-round arts education initiative with seasonal public showcases featuring student work and expanded to include instruction in digital arts technologies and media. The program continues to emphasize accessibility for economically disadvantaged students, with 75% of participants identifying as low-income.
Read more about the impacts of the program in our Young Explorers 2024 Program Impacts Report.
Testimonials
“Our family has found these events to be so beneficial for learning about different art mediums and giving my child a creative outlet with space to explore.”
– Ashli C., Parent of a Young Explorer, Fall 2022
“My kids and I enjoyed the crafting, music, and the awesome showcases! This program is always recommended by us. Thank you Artly World!”
– Marelyn Y., Parent of a Young Explorer, 2023-24
“My children love meeting the artists, creating art, learning, playing with friends and seeing familiar faces…I’m very grateful to have such a wonderful resource that gives access to arts and community.”
– Danielle D., Parent of Young Explorers, 2022-23
“A wonderful program! My children learned so much about art and global culture–I’m so thankful for the variety of art experiences they had in this program.”
– Anne R., Parent of Young Explorers, Fall 2023
“I am very grateful that Artly World has provided high quality, accessible opportunities for my kids to explore and create art…The program has been terrifically well-run, and has provided irreplaceable opportunities for my kids to explore the arts.”
– Jessica M., Parent of Young Explorers, 2022-23
“Artly World has totally sparked a love of art in my son. We’re so grateful for this organization!”
– Kat W., Parent of a Young Explorer, 2022-24
“My daughters love Artly World and have learned so much…we have enjoyed each class.”
– Parent of Young Explorers, Fall 2022
Thank you to our supporters.
Thank you to our supporters.
