A Houston community art program
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Big art, made by little hands.

Little Artists is a grassroots initiative that gives all youth an equitable place to imagine, create, and connect with each other — and this summer, we're carrying our passion for art all the way to Ghana.

Cost-Free Art Lessons

Our young artists gather to draw, paint, sculpt, and experiment with new materials, guided by talented high school and working artists from the Houston community.

Cultural Exchange

This summer's Ghana trip lets our artists share their work, learn from Ghanaian artists and craftspeople, and bring new inspiration home.

Community Powered

Little Artists runs on donations, volunteer hours, and community sponsors — every bit of support shows up directly in what our kids get to create.

What's coming up

Events

Studio sessions, showcases, and fundraisers — everything happening with Little Artists this season.

JUL18

Ghana Trip Send-Off Showcase

Our artists display the pieces they're bringing to Ghana, plus a community fundraiser for last-mile travel costs.

AUG02

Departure — Ghana Cultural Exchange

Our group travels to Ghana for a two-week cultural and artistic exchange. Follow along on the Ghana Trip tab.

SEP10

Welcome Home Gallery Night

A free community exhibition of the work our artists made in Ghana, open to families, sponsors, and neighbors.

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Summer program

Our Summer in Ghana

This summer, Little Artists is traveling to Ghana for a hands-on cultural exchange — learning from local artists, sharing our own work, and creating pieces inspired by everything we see along the way.

11–13 year old artists
2 weeks in Ghana
Houston → Accra

Why Ghana?

Ghana's rich tradition of textiles, sculpture, and storytelling gives our young artists a chance to see art as a living, everyday practice — and to build real relationships with young artists their own age on the other side of the world.

What We Need Help With

Flights

Group airfare for our young artists and chaperones.

Lodging & Meals

Safe housing and food for the full two weeks.

Art Supplies

Materials for workshops with local Ghanaian artists.

Our story

About Little Artists

Little Artists is a community art program based in Houston, giving young artists ages 11–13 a creative home base — and this year, the chance to take that creativity abroad.

Our Mission

We believe every kid deserves real tools, real mentorship, and a real audience for their creative work. Little Artists provides weekly studio time, exhibition opportunities, and this summer, a cultural exchange trip to Ghana.

Our Community

Little Artists is powered by volunteer artists, local sponsors, and families across Houston who believe creative expression belongs to every child, regardless of what they can afford.

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Get in touch

Contact Us

Questions about the program, want to sponsor the Ghana trip, or interested in enrolling a young artist? Reach out.

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