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
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
Hilary Key
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
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
Venika Bibra
Teacher
Rosa Canas-Valadez
Teacher
Alex Gerardo
Teacher
Katie Johnson
Substitute Teacher
Our Board of Directors
Sher Warren
CO-FOUNDER & VICE PRESIDENT
Anna Sheklow
SECRETARY
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
Arely Escoto
Substitute Teacher
Don
TREASURER