Alameda Arts was born in January 2012 at a time when Kate and Hazel were looking to make a change in their lives. They were busy moms working in food service jobs which left them little time to be with their own families. They took a leap of faith, quit their jobs in the city and started at Paden and Maya Lin schools.

 

Kate and Hazel saw a need in Alameda for a quality after-school experience that centered around the child. Being moms first has helped them build a joyful community of families who value the importance of children choosing how to play and learn after school. Their goal is to have after school feel like playing in the neighborhood like it did when they were kids.

 

Kate and Hazel often ask themselves, "What if you had a crazy idea and it worked?" With the love and support of family, friends and our community, Alameda Arts has grown to four schools, two styles of summer camps, and has taught hundreds of happy kids that art is fun!

 

Kate and Hazel launched Create Like a Kid TM in 2020 to make space for grown ups to have fun with art. They believe we are all artists and love helping others to tap into their inner child and exercise their creativity.