About Us
The TAKOSDC meet once a week on Saturdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM year around, weather permitting. We usually meet at the Pier Park Plaza in Imperial Beach, CA. I feel working out in the open air helps stimulate the creative juices and allows the kids the chance of being seen by the public. It also gets them used to working in the public eye and provides the confidence they need with their art. Classes are free as are the materials.
The program is sponsored by one person, the director and founder of the organization. It is his dream to help teach any artist who desires to become a professional artist as a career.
Since art is somewhat expensive and the charging for classes and materials would prohibit attendance, the program is free as are the materials. One wishing to join the program must commit to attending and participating in the group events, as space is limited as are the funds. It is essential for one wishing to join to understand that this is a very unique program. It has already produced five young professionals whose work is seen throughout the south San Diego area.
For six years we have organized and hosted the Imperial Beach Art Walk which has helped raise money for the art programs around the South San Diego Area. This year T.A.K.O.S.D.C. started their own annual art show and sale. It was a great success as many came to see and buy the art from the kids.
We have had the privilege of working with Blick's Art Store in Little Italy and are the first group they have asked to display our work in their store. At present we are the only young artist organization which holds official status as artistic contractors for the cities of Imperial Beach, CA and Coronado, CA. We are also official contractors for the State of California. The kids have worked hard for this status and it is our hope to become artistic contractors throughout the San Diego County.
Locations and Times:
148 DAISY AVE Suite C
IMPERIAL BEACH, CA 91932
(619)271-1450
howardwoodward@cox.net
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM - 5PM
Sat: In Imperial Beach;
At the Imperial Beach Pier Park Plaza
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
