Art Programs Bring Joy and Creativity to Kids, Adults

Nonprofit and studio offer outlets for self-expression through painting, workshops, and more

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:23pm

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A nonprofit organization called Give Kids Art is supporting children in underserved communities by providing art programs, workshops, and kits to help them explore their creativity. Additionally, Splatter Studios LA in Santa Monica is giving adults a chance to tap into their inner artist through messy painting sessions and other art-based activities.

Why it matters

Access to art education and creative outlets can have significant social and emotional benefits for children, especially those from underserved communities where school budgets often cut arts programs first. For adults, engaging in artistic expression can also provide stress relief and an opportunity to connect with others.

The details

Give Kids Art, a nonprofit organization, is working to support children in underserved communities by offering art programs, workshops, and kits. The goal is to not only provide a creative outlet for the kids, but also to support the art teachers whose budgets are often the first to get cut. Meanwhile, Splatter Studios LA in Santa Monica is giving adults a chance to tap into their inner artist through messy painting sessions and other art-based activities. The studio was opened by Bachir Zeroual, who previously worked in brand marketing and recognized the need for adults to connect with one another and with art in a more playful, uninhibited way.

  • Give Kids Art was founded in recent years to address the decline of art education in underserved schools.
  • Splatter Studios LA opened its Santa Monica location in 2023.

The players

Give Kids Art

A nonprofit organization that provides art programs, workshops, and kits to support children in underserved communities and the art teachers who serve them.

Bachir Zeroual

The founder of Splatter Studios LA, a Santa Monica-based studio that offers adults a chance to engage in messy, creative painting sessions as a form of stress relief and self-expression.

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What they’re saying

“When Kara Anton realized that art could not only offer children a creative outlet but also social and emotional growth, she knew it was an opportunity to make a real impact on children's lives and their futures.”

— Kara Anton

“A corporate career in brand marketing taught Bachir Zeroual many things - one of which is that adults inherently need to connect to one another and to art; and adults don't give themselves permission to creatively let loose.”

— Bachir Zeroual, Founder, Splatter Studios LA

What’s next

Give Kids Art is accepting donations to support their art kits and programs for underserved children. Splatter Studios LA offers regular painting sessions and workshops at their Santa Monica location for adults looking to tap into their creativity.

The takeaway

These initiatives are providing important outlets for creative expression and self-discovery, benefiting both children and adults. By supporting access to art education and playful artistic activities, these organizations are making a meaningful impact on individual lives and communities.