Cultivating Curiosity. Mastering Imagination.

Chris Babcock Art Prep empowers young artists through a growth mindset style of mentorship and instruction in drawing, painting weaving and sculpture. Chris Babcock’s goal is to cultivate students’ budding technical and creative skills and prepare them to excel in one of the multiple fields in the visual arts.

Our vision is to be the leading nonprofit art organization renowned for nurturing artistic talent in youth in San Francisco. CBAP specializes in guiding young artists through the artistic process, focusing on portfolio development for high school and college art applicants who demonstrate commitment to the creative process.

Support Chris Babcock Art Prep in providing accessible arts education to talented youth. Your contribution helps fund flexible tuition and merit scholarships in drawing and painting, weaving and sculpture ensuring all students can develop their artistic skills and pursue their dreams in the visual arts.

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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma giving a certificate of recognition to founder Chris Babcock in honor of her visionary leadership and inspiring dedication to families and the communities of the city and county of San Francisco via Chris Babcock Art Prep.