Arts are important for all children. It is a way to communicate, develops fine motor, creativity, attention, focus, and problem-solving. It can reduce stress and increase self-esteem.

The Autism Society Inland Empire is proud to offer a variety of Arts Programming for children, teens and adults with Autism and developmental disabilities and welcomes siblings to join.

Annual Art Calendar

We are collecting submissions of art for our 2023 calendar. Autistic artists of all ages who live in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties are encouraged to submit. Art must be submitted to the address below by Oct 6, 2023. Please note that we can not accept any artwork that is copywritten, like Disney characters, Pokemon, etc.

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Free Weekly Online Art Classes

Bring your colored pencils, colored markers, and crayons, and join us each week to learn drawing techniques and creative content in this fun opportunity! All ages are welcome!  Check out our calendar to register for the classes held on Tuesdays. Thank you to the Genesis Foundation for making this possible!

Color the Spectrum

Held in the Coachella Valley in April, this free is open to the entire community thanks to a generous donation from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation.  This is a  fun way for the entire family to learn and experience different types of arts while celebrating the Autism community.

Hands-on Art Classes

Hands on Art classes in Coachella Valley for children, teens and adults! Visit our calendar for class information.

Summer Art Camp

Thanks to the generous grant from the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, the Autism Society Inland Empire hosted a one-week day camp in the summer of 2023.