The Art of Awesome!
Creative youth and emerging artists make public art, contribute to their communities, join the creative workforce, and design the future.
We are committed to continuity of operations during the COVID shutdown. Safe hybrid programs are starting up in our new Silver Spring studio now. Learn more about our online programming here.
Chris Barclay and Clayton Evans will lead the organization in the new permanent studio. Read our full press release here.
See select stories from Arts on the Block showcasing how our creative youth are contributing to their communities today and designing their futures for tomorrow!
Thank you for joining us for the YAM Winter Open House on Saturday, January 15th at ll am. View our Open House Gallery here.
Project Updates
Client and Partner Praise
"Working with AOB is always a wonderful experience. Not only do we help these talented young students advance their business and artistic skills, but we end up with an incredible art statement that starts conversations every time someone views it."
Elyse LinowesPrincipal, Linowes Design Associates, Inc. 
"We worked with Arts on the Block on a project during our renovation of the historic Waterfront Tower in Southwest DC. The collaboration helped showcase the work of talented underserved young people and demonstrated our company’s commitment to the local community. The process, the product and the feedback we’ve received have exceeded our expectations."
Greg RooneyThe Bernstein Companies, Vice President for Development 
"Our experience with Arts on the Block (AOB) was wonderful from start to finish. The mural has received many accolades and patrons find something new to appreciate each time they walk into the library."
Susan SchmidtPast President, Friends of Little Falls Library 
“We are so fortunate to have this vehicle for showcasing the gifts of creative young people. When their talents are allowed to shine, everyone benefits."
Catherine LeggettFormer First Lady of Montgomery County, MD 
“Working with Arts on the Block gives us the opportunity to support the arts and arts education in our community and empower youth to pursue creative professions. During the mock interviews, we found the apprentices were all very impressive. We look forward to working with them again next year!”
Laura EwanDirector of Marketing & Communications, Hickok Cole Architects 
“Architectural Ceramics values the relationship we have developed with AOB over the years. The apprentices in the program are so impressive, and it is very rewarding for our team to share what they know about creativity, business and professional skills with the next generation of artists. We strongly support AOB’s approach to equipping the apprentices with skills that will help them to turn their artistic talents in to meaningful, profitable, careers.”
Trey HousePresident, Architectural Ceramics 
“Architectural Ceramics values the relationship we have developed with AOB over the years. The apprentices in the program are so impressive, and it is very rewarding for our team to share what they know about creativity, business and professional skills with the next generation of artists. We strongly support AOB’s approach to equipping the apprentices with skills that will help them to turn their artistic talents in to meaningful, profitable, careers.”
Sharon FordGeneral Manager, Plaza Artists and Framing Materials 
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