Visionary Arts: Fun & Expert-Led Art Classes for Kids and Adults

09/15/2026

Can your child tell
a rabbit from a hare?

At Visionary Arts, children
observe, investigate and create,
building scientific thinking, artistic skills
and confident self-expression.

Discover the Visionary Pathway:

Level 1 · Ages 5–8
Ignite a creative S.P.A.R.K.

Level 2 · Ages 9–12
Build confidence and G.L.O.W.

Level 3 · Ages 13–18
Develop an original portfolio
and advance toward A.U.R.O.R.A.

Comment “ART” to book a FREE trial class
or receive the coloring page!

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

🍲 What if peace began by sharing a meal?

In this artwork by Annie, a 16-year-old Visionary Arts student, people from different cultures gather around one table. Their clothing, foods, and traditions may differ, yet the shared meal brings them together.

Annie reminds us that peace is not only an ideal—it is built through listening, sharing, and recognizing our common humanity.

Like, share, and follow Visionary Arts to help young people turn creativity into connection and meaningful impact. 🌍🕊️

09/09/2026

In this artwork by 15-year-old Visionary Arts student Anna, children from different cultures join a colorful quilt around Earth. Above them, a dove carries the flags of many nations, transforming diversity into wings of hope.

Like, share, and follow Visionary Arts to empower young people to lead with creativity and make a meaningful impact. 🕊️🌍

09/07/2026

What gives power the ability to endure?

Symbols shape perception. Stories mobilize people. Institutions carry ideas forward.

A museum can do more than preserve the past. It can help us examine power, ask what it should serve, and move from wonder to agency as we shape the future.

Don’t miss your golden opportunity to experience Treasures of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum, and leave inspired to build a future worthy of preservation.

Treasures of Pharaohs
on view from 8.1.2026 — 1.31.2027
de Young Museum
San Francisco, CA

09/07/2026

Can one small act of peace create ripples across the world?

In this artwork, children across continents touch the same water.

Peace-sign lily pads, expanding ripples, and a blossoming lotus symbolize our shared longing and growing hope for peace.

This postcard was created by Christine, a fourteen-year-old student.

Like, share, or follow Visionary Arts to help empower young people to lead.

What small act of peace will you begin today? Tell us below and share Christine’s vision with someone who believes young voices matter.

09/05/2026

🎧 What might we hear if we truly listened to the many voices calling for peace?

In this thoughtful artwork by Michele, a 15-year-old Visionary Arts student, a girl closes her eyes and listens. Around her, colorful thought bubbles reveal a vision of peace: children from diverse backgrounds learning together, families caring for one another, access to books and education, and people working toward shared goals.

At the center, Earth unites these hopes into one shared future. Michele’s inclusion of UNICEF—the United Nations Children’s Fund—reinforces her belief that every child deserves safety, opportunity, and hope.

The words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” travel across the composition, reminding us that peace begins in our imagination—but becomes real through empathy, education, and action.

What would you include in your own vision of a peaceful world?

Children ages 5–16 still have time to create and share their ideas for the 29th Annual Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards. Visionary Arts is offering two free design-coaching sessions:

📅 September 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📅 September 13, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

🎨 All art supplies will be provided.
✨ No reservation is required—just come and give it a try!
💌 Student-designed peace greeting cards will be available for purchase, with 100% of the proceeds donated to UNICEF.

Selected designs are also available as postcards at the United Nations Association Gift Shop in Palo Alto, CA.

📍 Visionary Arts
1072 S. De Anza Blvd., Suite A106
San Jose, CA 95129

The submission deadline has been extended to September 15, 2026. This year’s theme is “Together in Peace: One World, Many Voices.”

Let your imagination, your art, and your voice become part of a more peaceful world. 🌍🕊️

09/05/2026

Brush war! Count down begins in 1 minute. Vote for your favorite.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJPBp9knmF4x-RsESomgdx5xuCAfQm4diSxBres7Pmw8nUhg/viewform

09/04/2026

What does it take to build a more peaceful world?

In this artwork by Selina, a 13-year-old Visionary Arts student, a white dove rises above a diverse community. Embracing trees and an upward-reaching ladder suggests that peace is something we build together, one act of kindness at a time.

What will your first step toward peace be?

🕊️ The Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards deadline has been extended to September 15!

Join our FREE design-coaching sessions:

📅 September 6 or 13, 2026
⏰ 1:30–3:30 p.m.
👧 Ages 5–16 and their caregivers
🎨 All supplies provided. No registration required!

This year’s theme is “Together in Peace: One World, Many Voices.” Come share your voice for peace! ☮️

💗Please like and share to help us foster a more peaceful and connected community.

📍 Visionary Arts
1072 S. De Anza Blvd., Suite A106
San Jose, CA 95129

09/03/2026

🕊️ What does peace look like through the eyes of a 12-year-old artist?

In this imaginative artwork by Larry, a 12-year-old Visionary Arts student, birds from around the world soar through a star-filled sky, carrying images of Earth. Below, an open cage symbolizes freedom, while the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” express a hopeful wish for every living being.

Through his design, Larry reminds us that although we may come from different places, we share one planet 🌎 and peace depends on our willingness to stay connected, protect freedom, and care for one another.

Do you know a young artist between the ages of 5 and 16 who would like to support this global cause and create their own vision of peace? The deadline for artwork to be received by the 29th Annual Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards has been extended to September 15, 2026.

This year’s theme is “Together in Peace: One World, Many Voices.”

Visionary Arts is supporting children’s creative visions by offering two free coaching sessions for the Peace Pals art competition. All art supplies will be provided. No reservation is required, just show up and give it a try!
Every entree will receive a certificate of participation!

📅 September 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📅 September 13, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

📍 Visionary Arts
1072 S. De Anza Blvd., Suite A106
San Jose, CA 95129

What does peace look like to you? Let your imagination and your vision take flight. 🌍🎨🕊️