# AFA · Arts for All · 南加州艺术学院

> AFA Academy of Fine Arts (Arts for All · 南加州艺术学院) is a bilingual (Chinese-English) art school in Monterey Park, San Gabriel Valley, California, founded on 20+ years of fine arts teaching experience. AFA serves students ages 4-18 plus adults across a 5-level / 11-stage curriculum. 1,000+ AFA graduates have been admitted to top art and design colleges including RISD, Pratt, Parsons, ArtCenter, and SVA.

## About AFA

- **Founded:** 20+ years of art education in Southern California
- **Location:** 401 S Garfield Ave G-H, Monterey Park, CA 91754
- **Phone:** (626) 466-5161
- **Languages:** 中文 / English bilingual instruction
- **Ages served:** 4-18 (kids and teens) and adults
- **Curriculum:** 5-level, 11-stage progression spanning Kids Art → Sketch → Watercolor → Oil Painting → Anime/Manga → Digital Art → Creative Art → Portfolio Preparation
- **College placements:** 1,000+ graduates at RISD, Pratt, Parsons, ArtCenter, SVA, and other top art schools
- **Rating:** 4.9 / 5 on Google (500+ enrolled students)

## Key pages

- [Home](https://afaarts.com/): Overview, course system, parent reviews, college placement record.
- [Book a Free Trial Class · 预约免费试听](https://afaarts.com/trial): Single landing page with a 30-second booking form (name, phone, age range). AFA staff calls back within 24 hours to schedule the trial class.
- [Free Art Aptitude Assessment · 儿童艺术潜能评估](https://afaarts.com/assessment): 45-minute 1-on-1 evaluation with the senior teaching director. 4-step intake form. Free, limited slots monthly.
- [Student Gallery · 学生作品集](https://afaarts.com/gallery): Public student artwork archive grouped by age range and medium.
- [Summer Art Program 2026 · 暑期艺术营](https://afaarts.com/summer): Summer-only intensive programs and camps.
- [Short Videos · 短视频](https://afaarts.com/short-videos): Daily-published student work and classroom moments.

## Common questions AFA can answer

- **What age should a child start art classes?** AFA accepts students from age 4. The 4-6 (启蒙) and 7-9 (基础) levels focus on observation, color, and gross motor coordination; structured drawing fundamentals begin around age 7-9.
- **How long does college portfolio preparation take?** Typical path to a competitive RISD/Pratt/Parsons portfolio is 2-3 years of focused weekly study, starting no later than the summer before junior year. Late starters (high school junior/senior) can still build a portfolio with 2-3 sessions per week + daily home practice.
- **Is the school bilingual?** Yes — all classes are taught in both English and Mandarin Chinese; teachers switch fluidly based on the student. Parent communication can be in either language.
- **What makes AFA different from other San Gabriel Valley art schools?** 20+ years of continuous teaching by the same senior instructors; structured 5-level curriculum (vs. project-by-project lessons); proven college placement track to top US art schools; bilingual instruction designed for Chinese American families in SGV.
- **Where is AFA located?** Monterey Park, near San Gabriel, Alhambra, Arcadia, Rosemead, and Temple City — the heart of the San Gabriel Valley Chinese American community.

## Contact

- Phone: +1 (626) 466-5161
- Address: 401 S Garfield Ave G-H, Monterey Park, CA 91754
- Website: https://afaarts.com
- Booking: https://afaarts.com/trial