AFA · Arts for All · 南加州艺术学院
AFA (Arts for All) is a bilingual children's and teen art school in Monterey Park, California, serving Chinese-American families across the San Gabriel Valley since 2004. We teach students ages 4 to 18 through a signature 5-level, 11-stage curriculum. Over 1,000 graduates have been admitted to top art schools including RISD, Pratt, Parsons, ArtCenter, and SVA. / AFA 是蒙特利公园的华人双语少儿与青少年美术学校,自 2004 年起服务圣盖博谷华人家庭,招收 4–18 岁学生,独有 5 级 11 阶课程体系,20 年累计 1,000+ 毕业生入读 RISD、Pratt、Parsons 等顶尖艺术院校。
Courses · 课程体系
- Level 1 · Ages 4–6 · 兴趣培训期 — doodle creation, color discovery and sensory training. 涂鸦创作、色彩启蒙与感知训练。
- Level 2 · Ages 7–9 · 基础训练期 — imagination, form, color and materials. 想象力开发、造型色彩与材料探索。
- Level 3 · Ages 10–12 · 技能进阶期 — perspective drawing, art appreciation, critical thinking. 透视素描、艺术鉴赏、脑力思维训练。
- Level 4 · Ages 13–15 · 稳步转型期 — professional training, masterwork analysis, college prep. 专业化训练、名画分析与升学预备。
- Level 5 · Ages 16–18 · Portfolio Prep — 1-on-1 portfolio guidance for RISD, Pratt, Parsons, ArtCenter, SVA, CalArts, SAIC, MICA. 作品集打磨与顶尖艺术院校升学辅导。
Student Awards · 学生获奖(真实记录)
- Vicky Zhang — 1st Place, California Statewide, 2026 State Fish Art Contest (Grades K–3). 加州全州第一名。
- LA County Library 46th Annual Bookmark Contest (county level): Jessica Huang (Grades 3–5, 1st Place + LA County Board of Supervisors commendation), Alison Lu (K–2, 1st), Jerry Lai (K–2, 2nd), Ryan Zhao (K–2, 3rd), Angelina Jiang (K–2, 3rd), Minying Luo (Grades 9–12, Honorable Mention), Angel Sham.
- National PTA Reflections (council level): Angela Zhang (Visual Arts, Corona-Norco Council), Jordan Xu (Award of Merit, Garvey Council), Constance Guo (Award of Excellence).
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (regional): Max Liang (Drawing, Honorable Mention).
Teachers · 师资
Every AFA teacher is a practicing artist — oil painters, illustrators, animators and designers who teach what they create every day. Studio instruction is primarily in English, with Mandarin available for concept explanations and parent communication. / AFA 老师都是执业一线艺术家;课堂以英文为主,概念讲解与家长沟通可用中文。
Location & Free Trial · 地点与免费试课
AFA is at 401 S Garfield Ave G-H, Monterey Park, CA 91754, in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, serving Monterey Park, Alhambra, Arcadia, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Temple City, South Pasadena and Pasadena. We offer a free trial class with a 1-on-1 art aptitude assessment; teachers recommend the right level on the spot. / 校址蒙特利公园,服务圣盖博谷各华人社区,提供免费试课 + 1 对 1 潜能评估。
Book a free trial: afaarts.com/trial · Call +1 (626) 466-5161