Small, public art galleries allow artists of all ages to share their creations by displaying them for others to take or leave behind their artwork.  Free Little Art Galleries, or FLAG for short, fosters creativity, builds confidence, provides community engagement, and develops art appreciation.  

Key Concepts

  • Creative Arts
  • Personal Development

For Youth Grades

A Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) experience offers a unique, interactive way for youth to engage with art, creativity, and community. Youth will:

  • Experience creative expression through art, reflecting perspectives, interests, and emotions
  • Understand various artistic techniques and materials suitable for small-scale work
  • Engage in community and civic responsibility through the contribution and enhancement of a shared community space
  • Foster art appreciation and reflection
  • Introduce concepts of curation, like selecting, arranging, and displaying art thoughtfully, helping develop an eye for presentation and storytelling.  experience
Cross-Extension, Campus, and Community Collaborators

Extension Collaborators:

  • Master Gardeners

Community Collaborators:

  • Schools
  • Local Business Partners (i.e. hospitals, banks, book stores, coffee shops, etc)
  • Community Stakeholders (i.e. art alliances, libraries, local theaters, park districts, chamber of commerce, visitor centers, etc)