For the Artists, the Dreamers, the Builders — This Is Your Place

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For the Artists, the Dreamers, the Builders — This Is Your Place *

Ruth Asawa believed that art changes how we see the world — and how we shape it. Her vision lives on in a school where creativity fuels everything: how we learn, connect, and grow. Here, students don’t wait for permission to imagine boldly. They make, they question, they perform, they transform. If you feel that spark — that need to create — you’ve already found your people.

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TEN REASONS WHY.

  • Come to the place where art is education

    Here, creativity isn’t an extra — it’s the language we learn in. At Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, the arts don’t sit apart from academics; they expand them. You’ll build skills that open doors far beyond the studio or the stage.

  • Learn from artists who never stopped creating

    Our teachers are working artists — sculptors, musicians, writers, filmmakers — who see potential everywhere. They’ll push you to experiment, to risk, to imagine, and to make work that matters.

  • Find your people. Build your voice.

    Every department is its own world — a tight-knit community of makers and dreamers who push, inspire, and celebrate one another. From the moment you arrive, you belong to something bigger than yourself.

  • Grow roots and wings

    This school is big enough for discovery and small enough to notice when you’ve found your spark. You’ll try things you’ve never tried before — and you’ll have a community ready to cheer you on and catch you when you leap.

  • Art that looks like the city we love

    Our hallways, performances, and murals reflect San Francisco itself — vibrant, inclusive, and alive with stories. You’ll collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and perspectives, because that’s what art — and life — demand.

  • A campus that hums with creative energy

    Every corner tells a story: a farm on the hill, a mural blooming on concrete, a café filled with laughter and free meals for all. It’s a living, growing campus built to make things together.

  • Pathways beyond the classroom

    From career pathways in architecture and design to college partnerships and conservatory prep, you’ll leave with more than a transcript — you’ll leave with direction, purpose, and a portfolio that’s yours alone.

  • The stage is yours — and everyone’s invited

    When our students perform, the whole community shows up. From sold-out concerts to gallery openings, these are the moments when art pulls us together and reminds us why we create.

  • Space for every kind of brilliance

    We believe every student has something extraordinary to offer. With strong academic and emotional support, no one has to shrink or fit a mold to shine.

  • Carry on Ruth Asawa’s vision

    Ruth Asawa believed creativity could change the world — and she built this school so every young artist could try. When you come here, you become part of that story: learning, making, connecting, and imagining what comes next.

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