CREATIVE GROWTH ARTS CENTRE

Creative Growth is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, California. It operates on the belief that including artists with developmental disabilities strengthens the community. Artists are provided with a supportive studio environment in which to grow as contemporary artists, along with gallery representation.

Creative Growth was founded in 1974, guided by the principle that art is fundamental to human expression and that all people are entitled to its tools of communication.

It all started in the home of Elias Katz and Florence Ludins-Katz, who were committed to supporting the artists and providing professional representation to exhibit their work.

The studio is now home to over 140 artists working in a variety of media.

As a non-profit gallery, artwork sales directly support the artists and Creative Growth, helping purchase materials and keep the program operating.

Creative Growth artwork has been acquired by prominent museums and collections worldwide, including MoMA, SFMOMA and the Smithsonian.

Kelly Lewis Cards & Gifts was delighted to carry pieces from the BAGGU × Creative Growth collaboration, featuring artwork by artists including John Martin, Rickie Algarva and Jessica Rodriguez. Although the collection is now sold out, our love of Creative Growth continues.