There is something powerful about walking into a studio and knowing you belong there.
For years, The Carver has been proud to partner with Norwalk Art Space — a remarkable community arts hub that makes professional-level art instruction available to students at absolutely no cost. In a region where access to enrichment opportunities can too often depend on zip code, Norwalk Art Space quietly and consistently removes that barrier.
Art for Everyone — No Experience Required
Norwalk Art Space offers free weekly art classes taught by its talented Resident Artists and visiting professionals under the leadership of Executive Director Duvian Montoya and Educational Director Darcy Hicks.
Shorter workshops are led by Korry Fellows and local artists, often connected to current exhibitions — giving students not only instruction, but exposure to the broader creative world.
And here’s the part we love most:
No prior experience is needed.
Students don’t have to “be artistic.” They just have to show up curious.
A Special Opportunity for Carver Students
Some classes are reserved for students from partner organizations such as The Carver, the Norwalk Housing Authority, and Family & Children’s Agency. These dedicated slots ensure that our young people have direct access to high-quality instruction in a welcoming, professional studio environment.
For Carver students, this isn’t just about painting or drawing. It’s about:
Building confidence
Developing focus and discipline
Expressing emotion in healthy ways
Seeing themselves as creators
Spending time in a beautiful, inspiring space
Art builds agency. And agency builds futures.
Removing Every Barrier
All classes are completely free, though students must register in advance. If a class fills quickly (and many do), families can join the waitlist to stay connected to upcoming offerings. The Art Space also regularly announces new classes throughout the year.
You can explore current offerings here.
At The Carver, we believe academic achievement and creative expression go hand in hand. Partnerships like this one remind us that when a community invests in its young people — not just in remediation, but in imagination — extraordinary things happen.
To our longtime friends at Norwalk Art Space: thank you for continuing to open your doors, your studios, and your hearts to Norwalk’s students. 🎨✨