Youth Art Exchange (YAX) Free Art Programs
Free after-school and weekend classes for SF public high school students in animation, architecture, mural arts, printmaking, fashion, darkroom photo, etc.
Enrollment is simple! All public high school students in San Francisco are eligible to apply for our programs.
How to Apply
- Apply online via the provided application link
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