Art Lessons That Think Inside the Box

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When a friend bemoaned the limited art instruction options for her son in their school and community, Lauren Perelmuter, founder of Art to Grow On Children’s Art Center, sent the boy a Frank Lloyd Wright lesson in a box. His mom was so thrilled that she brought the program into her second-grade classroom, and The Art Box Academy was born.

Art to Grow On offers mobile art classes in schools, parks and other areas throughout Southern California. The Art Box Academy, launched in 2015 to meet demand from families and schools outside the region Art to Grow On serves, is a collection of of 12 boxed art lessons that can be mailed anywhere. Each box contains a biography and history of the artist – from Cézanne to Warhol – along with supplies and tips to help kids craft their own works of art.

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Illustration of Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter, The Art Box Academy

Lauren Dennis-Perelmuter

FOUNDER & CEO

Lauren has been immersed in the arts for as long as she can remember, earning her B.A. in Fine Art from the University of California, Santa Barbara, her degree in Textile Design from Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design and attended the University of Paris, France for immersive Art History Programs held at the renowned Musee D’Orsay Museum.

Lauren is forever grateful to so many who have supported her along the way, encouraging her to create her vision.

Having been given creative platforms and opportunities not only as a young child, but as a professional, Lauren has gained tremendous insight, knowledge and education that developing the creative mind is essential to thrive in today’s ever changing world. 

Lauren knows that every child has magic and talent within. Her mission, along with her extraordinary team, is to create platforms for children to find their own creative amazing selves.