About Us

Our Mission

Make high-quality, realistic, fine art drawing and painting classes available to students who would not otherwise have such classes within their reach

Show young people who have an interest in art that their artistic capabilities are far greater than they had ever imagined

Build self-confidence and pride

Provide a safe, relaxing, and welcoming learning environment that builds competency and self-respect

Expose young people to the beauty of creating art, inspiring them to pursue any area of interest throughout their education and beyond


Bright Artists exists to provide high quality art education for students who could never make it to a studio.

Our Vision

At Bright Artists, we envision a future where every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of creative expression. Our goal is to expand our reach, bringing high-quality art instruction to more students across our communities. Through drawing, painting, and the calming power of focused creativity, we aim to nurture not only artistic skills, but also confidence, mindfulness, and a lasting love for the arts.

Valerie, Age 11, Oil Pastels

Valery, Age 10, Oil Pastel

Dulce, Age 10, Oil Pastels

Programs Served since 2014

Y.M.C.A./Anaheim Achieves Program

Walt Disney Elementary

Magnolia School District (MSD)

ASES CASA Program

Placentia-Yorba Linda School District (PYLUSD)

Melrose

Morse

Tynes

Topaz

Rio Vista

Ruby Drive

Volunteer Experience

Boys and Girls Club of Brea

Circa 2010 

Additional Outreach

Prior to Bright Artists’ formation, the Warrens also sent Los Angeles staff to work with children in Los Angeles at a home for unwed mothers.

Keep Youth Doing Something, Inc. (Kyds, Inc). Program

Los Angeles School District (LAUSD)

Albert Einstein High School

Alta California Elementary School

Andasol Elementary 

Balboa Gifted Magnet

Burbank Blvd Elementary

Calvert charter for enriched studies

Canoga Park High School

Carlos Santana Arts Academy

Chase Street Elementary School

Dearborn Elementary

Ernest Lawrence Middle  School

Francisco Sepulveda Middle School

George Porter Middle School

Gledhill Street Elementary School

Grant High School

Haskell Elementary

Holmes Middle school

James Monroe High School

Kester Avenue Elementary

Langdon Avenue Elementary School

Lassen Elementary School

Louis Armstrong Middle School

Madison Middle School

Mayall Street Elementary

Melvin Elementary School 

Morning Side Elementary 

Mulholland Middle school 

Napa Elementary 

Nobel Middle School

Northridge Academy High School

Panorama City Elementary School

Panorama high School

Parthenia Academy of Arts and Technology Elementary

Patrick Henry Middle School

Plummer Elementary School

Porter Middle School

Primary Academy for Success School

Robert Frost Middle School

Rosa Parks Learning Center

San Fernando Elementary 

SOCES

Stagg st elem

Stonehurst STEAM Magnet 

Sylvan Park EEC

Toluca lake elementary

Topeka Charter school

Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences 

Van Nuys High School

Van Nuys Middle school

Vena Elementary gifted magnet

Vintage Magnet Elementary 

Vista Middle School

Veronica Hernandez

Program Manager
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Hilary Key

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
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Our Teachers

Meet the Team

All Bright Artists teachers either have a Bachelors Degree in Art or are working toward one, and receive a minimum of 50 hours of specialized artwork and classroom training in our award-winning methodology.

All teachers are background checked, and tested in and certified professionally in compliance with local school district requirements. 

Angelina Castillejo

Teacher
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Venika Bibra

Teacher
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Rosa Canas-Valadez

Teacher
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Alex Gerardo

Teacher
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Katie Johnson

Substitute Teacher

Our Board of Directors

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Sher Warren

CO-FOUNDER & VICE PRESIDENT
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Anna Sheklow

SECRETARY
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Our Founder

Ed Warren

Ed touched the lives of tens of thousands of children through art by passionately creating a nationally recognized fine art program. He never stopped pushing to guide us all to the best of our abilities and to make his influence on the world the very best it could possibly be. Ed had an insatiable artistic curiosity which he used to continuously add to the curriculum he created. In this, he remains an example to us all, and his powerful legacy is certainly a lasting one.


In 2016, the Warrens were honored by receiving the prestigious Motif Youth Advocacy Award for the program that Ed created. His program was also named as one of the top five art programs in the nation, as well as being given the honor of being a National Gallery Presenter year after year.  On top of developing a world-class curriculum for children, part of which he and his wife, Sher, have generously donated to Bright Artists, Ed founded over two dozen private studios, a school enrichment program, created curriculum for an online program during the pandemic, and inspired countless teachers, students and their families, leaving a powerful legacy that will benefit generations to come. 


Our condolences and best wishes go out to his family, and our gratitude is limitless.

Evelyn Santana

Teacher 
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Arely Escoto

Substitute Teacher
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Don

TREASURER

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