creativity has the power to transform, improve, and revolutionize. our art treating programs will act as a catalyst for your children's creativity. we're leading the way in art education that prepares our students to grapple with the complexities of the world. to thrive in their future education and careers. i invite you to visit us and see for yourself what a dynamic and rewarding experience a west california academy of art and design education can be.

​LEI WANG
​PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY

UNIQUE TEACHING METHOD

TOP ART CONTEST AWARDS

HIGH ​COLLEGE ADMITTANCE
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ARTS AND ACADEMICS ARE DEEPLY CONNECTED DISCIPLINES, AND THERE IS NOTHING DISPENSABLE ABOUT THE VISUAL ARTS AT WEST CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF ART AND DESIGN. THE ARTS WE TEACH HERE ARE CENTRAL TO THE MISSION OF EDUCATING STUDENTS IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND THE HUMANITIES AT THEIR ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES, ALLOWING YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP A CREATIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD.

Our vision is of a new world of learning, a place where creativity is the rule instead of the exception, and a place of inspiration and aspiration based on the urgent belief that creativity is the key to the survival of our next generation. 

Established in 1996

West California Academy of Art and Design strives to offer only the highest level of art education for the community.

Located in San Gabriel, California, West California Academy of Art and Design is widely recognized as one of the most professional children's and youth art education institutions across the Southern California. The academy's students produce exceptional art for their age and it has achieved a reputation as "the children's art school with most art contest winners."

For over 20 years, West California Academy of Art and Design has been transforming students into confident, creative artists and designers who have gone on to have successful careers in their chosen field.

THE ACADEMY'S STUDENTS PRODUCE EXCEPTIONAL ART FOR THEIR AGE AND WE'VE ACHIEVED A REPUTATION AS "THE CHILDREN'S ART SCHOOL WITH MOST ART CONTEST WINNERS." TO DATE, MORE THAN 4,000 STUDENTS OF OUR SCHOOL HAVE WON TOP AWARDS IN VARIOUS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ART CONTESTS, OFTEN SWEEPING THE TOP THREE PRIZES. THOUGH WE ARE AN ART SCHOOL, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IS OUR PRIORITY----A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO U.S. TOP UNIVERSITIES INCLUDING HARVARD, YALE, PRINCETON, RISD, UCLA, OTIS, ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ETC.

WORDS FROM STUDENTS

Laurraine Guo 
“I will never forget that afternoon when I received the email from RISD notifying me of my acceptance to the school. I could hardly believe what I read. That was the most beautiful moment and happiest time in my life! I feel lucky that I have made a right decision to choose West California Academy of ar and Design to help prepare my portfolio, which obviously sets me apart from other candidates!”                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Lorraine Guo earned acceptance to the very prestigious (RISD) Rhode Island School of Design in 2016. She came to us very late in the portfolio building class, and asked if it was possible to create a portfolio within four months. Saying yes to the challenge, our school successfully helped her realize her dream. 
Yihang Ying 
“I studied drawing and painting during high school about two years, but when I tried to apply for Art Center College of Design on my own, I did not get accepted. I realized I lacked figure drawing and needed more creative projects and a stronger portfolio. Thanks to Omar, he is very professional West California Academy of Art and Design teacher, and helped me find my own way in art, without his help, I would have needed much more time to get accepted.” 
Yihang Ying was accepted to Art Center College of Design in Spring 2017. Before he chose our school for portfolio preparation he tried to apply for Art Center College of Design on his own but failed. After one year’s study at our portfolio preparation class, he successfully got accepted by his dream college. 


The ACS WASC Commissioners have determined
West California Academy of Art and Design
 meets the Supplementary Education Center/Program
criteria for accreditation. 

Accrediting Commission for Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200 Burlingame, CA 94010
www.acswasc.org 

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