Program Support

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Edward Buttwinick Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Edward Buttwinick Memorial scholarship awards are presented to talented youth who exemplify the artistic vision shared by Brentwood Art Center and the Buttwinick Family. The scholarship fund is a legacy to Ed’s vision, which recognizes and supports underserved youth who would not otherwise be able to attend BAC classes.

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Leadership Council

The Brentwood Art Center Leadership Council is both a social group and a donor affiliate council. It is made up of donors who contribute $1,000+ a year to support our scholarship, education, community and veterans art programs. Members enjoy unique opportunities to attend exclusive art events, artist studio visits, and private collection tours.

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Veterans Art Program

At Brentwood Art Center, we believe in the transformative power of art. As part of our commitment to serving our community, BAC provides art instruction free of charge at the Westwood and Long Beach Veterans Administrations. In past years, our Veterans exhibited their work in a culminating exhibition at the Geffen Playhouse and at our annual Student and Faculty exhibition.

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Scholarship Program

Each semester the Friends of the Brentwood Art Center awards need-based scholarships and provides financial support to low-income adults and children by reducing or eliminating class fees. 

Would you like to support this program?

  • 1 semester of adult classes $650-$750

  • 1 semester of kids’ classes $500-$600

  • 1 month of adult classes $250-$300

  • 1 month of kids classes $200-$250

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Send a Child to Camp

Each year the Friends of the Brentwood Art Center awards need-based scholarships to enable children ages 5-17 to attend summer art camp.

Would you like to support this program?

  • 2 days of camp (5-6yrs) $150

  • 2 days of camp (7-12yrs) $220

  • 3 days of camp (5-6yrs) $225

  • 3 days of camp (7-12yrs) $330

  • 1 week of camp (5-6yrs or teens) $375

  • 1 week of camp (7-12yrs) $550

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Community Programs

BAC offers free hands-on community art programs to increase cultural empathy, awareness, and understanding.

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Julian Choji New Memorial Scholarship Program

This annual scholarship award is presented to talented teens who exemplify the artistic vision shared by the Brentwood Art Center and the New/Kaplan-New Family.

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Link your Ralph’s card to easily donate!

We encourage you to link your Ralph’s rewards card to donate to Friends of the Brentwood Art Center. Community Rewards are easy to set up and use. The more supporters join and shop, the more money you can help us raise!

To set up your Community Rewards, please visit Ralph’s homepage and set up your account. You can use our company code (HY100) to add us onto your rewards program.

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