A little
imagination.
A whole
new world.
Camps, classes and creative reuse in St. Paul. A few scraps, a good idea, and suddenly anything feels possible.
Browse camps & classes
Good things happen
when we make together.
We’re ArtStart, a St. Paul nonprofit bringing people, art and the environment into the same creative conversation.
From a first brushstroke to a classroom full of ideas, there’s a place for every kind of maker here.
Meet ArtStartFind your
happy mess.
Camps, community workshops and artist-led learning. Come with a little curiosity. Leave with something all your own.
Explore programs on ArtStartSUMMER 2027
Oh, the things
you’ll make.
Passport to AfricaAges 4–17
Time WarpArt & Creative Writing in the Multiverse
Registration opens January 2, 2027
Announced by ArtStart. Check the official site for session dates, tuition and availability.
Camps & classes
Explore ArtStart’s camp program. The linked page currently shows 2026 details; see the announcement above for summer 2027 updates.
Out in the community
Custom art-making workshops for youth and adults. Explore ideas and booking inquiries.
Learning through art
Artist residencies and creative learning for schools. Explore programs and booking inquiries.
Someone’s scraps.
Your next masterpiece.
Welcome to ArtScraps, our creative reuse store. Discover donated materials with another good story in them—and take a few ideas home, too.
A good place to get a little carried away.Come rummage.
1459 St. Clair Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota
- Thursday–Friday
- 10 am–6 pm
- Saturday–Sunday
- 10 am–4 pm
- Monday–Wednesday
- Closed
Holiday hours may differ. Check with ArtStart before visiting.
Plan a visit Have materials to donate?No right way.
Just your way.
Take a color for a walk. Make a mark, change your mind, start again. That’s part of the fun.
A little play space for this demo. Your drawing isn’t uploaded and clears when you reload. Use a mouse or finger; this optional activity has no keyboard drawing controls.
Blue selected. Drag on the paper to paint.
Big ideas.
Meet small hands.
Art makes room for different ways of seeing. Invite an artist into your learning community and see where curiosity leads.
Explore educator programs
There’s more than
one way to make.
Find a camp, plan a celebration, meet an artist or lend a hand. Explore ArtStart’s program and service pages, gathered in one place.
These links open ArtStart pages or the named service provider. Some pages show past seasons; confirm current dates and availability with ArtStart.
Camps & classesFor young imaginations+
For educatorsBring art into learning+
Community & celebrationsMake something together+
ArtScraps & giftsAnother life for good materials+
About & get involvedMeet the people behind the making+
Support ArtStartHelp creativity reach more people+
Help a little
wonder grow.
Support ArtStart Your support helps ArtStart offer scholarships and creative learning experiences for young people.