School Programs
Creativity. Confidence. Community.
Artshine brings professional visual arts programs right into your child’s school. Whether it’s during lunch or after school, kids get to explore their creativity, build new skills, and have fun with friends in a welcoming environment.
Currently serving Schools in Ontario (Waterloo Region & Guelph, the GTA & Hamilton, Niagara Region, the Greater Ottawa Area and Barrie), Nova Scotia (Halifax and Dartmouth Areas) and New Brunswick (Moncton).
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What Parents Can Expect
- Programs run at your child’s school during lunch or after school
- Registration is simple and online. (No cash or cheques submitted in person)
- Professional art instructors with police checks
- Small class sizes (up to 20 students, with 2 fully sponsored by Arts4All)
- English and French instruction available
- Every session offers something new. With over 20 themed seasons, no lesson is ever repeated.
Program Highlights
- Curriculum available for students in JK to Grade 6
- Four program seasons each year: Fall (Oct-Nov) Winter 1 (Dec-Jan), Winter 2 (Feb-Mar), Spring (Apr-May)
- Always includes scholarships for at least 2 students per school
- All of these choices are made by school prior to registration opening.
Why Schools Love Artshine
Principals and teachers appreciate that Artshine programs are fully managed by our team. We handle registration, communication with parents, and payments, so there’s no extra work for school staff.
- No cash or cheques handled in the office
- Fits into lunch hour or after school schedules
- Builds a stronger, more connected school community through the arts
- Offers equitable access with scholarships and subsidized rates

Our Social Impact
Artshine is a social enterprise. Every paid program helps fund Arts4All, our non-profit that brings free and subsidized arts programs to children and communities across Canada. When you register your child, you’re not only giving them a creative outlet. You’re also helping another child access the arts.