Whether it is writing a poem, painting a canvas, coiling a ceramic pot, coaxing garden blooms, or blending pastels – being, feeling and living in

Receptive, supportive, nurturing, come to mind when I think of words to describe how I feel about BAYarts. BAYarts is an inspirational campus and community

I first stepped onto the campus of what was then Bay Crafters twenty-six years ago. Newly married and looking forward to decorating our first Christmas

I’m writing with a heart full of gratitude as we join to celebrate a monumental occasion – BAYarts’ 75th year of nurturing creativity and fostering

I’ve always said, I found BAYarts by accident. I was invited to teach a comic book class on a Saturday. I had minimal experience in

BAYarts is a delightful gem that offers so much to our community – art classes, exhibits, free concerts, Moondance, fun family events, and retail goods

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to teach and create art at BAYarts. It is such a wonderful place to be surrounded by

BAYarts has been my creative space since I was a child. I grew up taking classes here, discovering my love for the arts and appreciating

Over the last year, I have served as a volunteer for BAYarts. I have had the privilege of assisting BAYarts instructors Andrea Serafino, Audra Costello,

Teaching Color Mixing at BAYarts has been a pleasure. I’ve been teaching this class for over 3 years now and the students I have met