Welcome to Art Buddies!

For 30 years, Art Buddies has brought joyful and free one-to-one creative mentorship to thousands of children at Twin Cities' highest-need schools and communities. We can’t wait to connect, encourage, inspire, and create with you!

Volunteer: Be Someone’s Creative Hero
Join us as a mentor and help a child bring their big ideas to life. It’s fun, meaningful, and only takes one hour per week.

Donate Art to Our Gallery & Gala: Turn Your Art into Impact
Our annual Art Buddies Gala + Art Sale showcases work from generous local artists and raises vital funds for our programs.

Support the Art Buddies Mission: Help Us Keep the Creativity Going
Your support brings mentorship, art supplies, and transformative experiences to kids who need them most.