The Carver School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA)
Provides community-based arts classes, summer camps, master classes, and artist residencies, which offer children and adults an opportunity to explore a variety of art forms: dance, music, theater, the visual arts and more. With an emphasis on the preservation and celebration of African and African-American art forms, the Carver Community Cultural Center is in a unique position to provide artistic and cultural experiences that celebrate diverse cultures and interests.
Scheduling and Registration Process
For more information on educational programming visit our Jumbula Education Page https://thecarver.jumbula.com/home
To reach our Education Coordinator
Call (210) 207-2719 or Email education@thecarver.org
Art Labs
Ignite your creative spirit in Art Labs, a vibrant series of community arts classes designed to engage, inspire, and connect. Offered in accessible six-week sessions, Art Labs feature a wide range of visual, performing, literary and cultural arts classes for all skill levels and ages. Led by professional local artists and practitioners, each class offers a meaningful opportunity to expand your creativity, connect with others, and explore new forms of expression.
Fresh Options, Familiar Faces
Budget-friendly class fees and financial assistance for qualifying individuals make our classes affordable and accessible to virtually everyone.
Courses and schedules are posted on Jumbula, if you have any questions please email education@thecarver.org
or call 210-207-2719
Youth Matinee Series
For over fifty years, the Youth Matinee Series has engaged the hearts and minds of students, teachers, and families through free access to live performances featuring national and internationally touring artists. These performances ignite imaginations, foster greater knowledge, and introduce audiences to new artists, art forms, and the diverse cultures of our global community.
Diverse Enriching Programs
All performances are free and open to the public. However, reservations are required. All matinees begin at 11am and last approximately an hour. Artists and schedule are subject to change.
Residencies and Master Classes
Community members are invited to engage with professional artists through intimate, interactive experiences such as workshops, in-school visits, panel discussions, and lecture-demonstrations. These exchanges foster mutual learning, encourage dialogue, and strengthen the connection between artists and the community—creating space for inspiration, shared stories, and deeper understanding through the arts.
Enriching Experiences
By making the arts accessible to all, we aim to enrich lives, inspire creativity, and build a more inclusive cultural landscape. Join us in celebrating the power of art to unite and transform our community through these impactful and enriching experiences.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the Education Coordinator at (210) 207-2719 for schedule and reservations.
Spring Break and Summer Programs
Discover a place where young imaginations take center stage and creativity knows no bounds. The Carver’s Spring Break and Summer Performing Arts Camps—spanning theatre, dance, and music production—are more than just fun; they’re unforgettable journeys into self-expression, confidence, and collaboration. Led by professional artists, each camp experience empowers youth to grow not only as artists, but as individuals. Designed to be intentionally accessible, camps offer low tuition and financial assistance through the ARTicipate! program—ensuring every child has the chance to shine. These are the moments they’ll remember—and the skills they’ll carry with them long after the final bow.
Setting the Stage
Taught by professional instructors, each experience is designed to encourage creativity, build self-confidence, and promote positive personal growth.
Mobile Arts Lab
The Carver’s Mobile Arts Lab, The Creative Cruiser, brings high-quality arts experiences directly into communities, where people live, work, learn and play. This vibrant, traveling studio offers free, hands-on workshops, performances, and creative activities for all ages—making the arts accessible, inclusive, and community-centered. Wherever it parks, the Mobile Arts Lab sparks creativity, builds connections, and celebrates culture.
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Bringing the Arts to You
High quality art experiences brought to a neighborhood near you. Taught by professional artists.
