About US Fine Art Education Center
Developing innovative youth through fine art since 1996
Our Story
Who We Are
US Fine Art Education Center is a private professional Art Institution that entitled in California department of Education. It is the first professional art learning school for youth and teenagers in Los Angeles. The institute is located in Temple City, greater Los Angeles area and was founded in 1996.
Over 30 years, there have been over 8,000 students who grow up under the CTA teaching system. Kids came here since they were 3 or 4 years old. With this long-term training of CTA, they have gradually become more confident and perform better in their school academics. US Fine Art Education Center helps students to unlock their potential and creativity. In the competition of applying country’s top universities, no matter if our students continue to pursue art majors or not, their innovative ability helps them to eventually get admitted and earn scholarships. The extraordinary admitted rate among our students reveals the successful outcome CTA education system has provided all these years.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
"To develop intellectual youth through art education and help them cultivate the most desired ability in society — creative thinking."
Creativity First
We nurture each student's unique creative spark, building independent artistic perspectives rather than teaching rote copying.
Systematic Education
Our CTA curriculum is built on rigorous scientific research, combining Eastern and Western educational wisdom into a proven system.
Intellectual Development
Art education at US Fine Art goes beyond drawing skills — we develop self-confidence, intellectual inspiration, and aesthetic culture.
Expert Faculty
Our teachers are professional artists and youth psychology experts, selected through a strict hiring and ongoing training process.
Leadership
About Our Director
Cammie Zhang — President & Director
Cammie Zhang serves as President & Director of US Fine Art Education Center, carrying forward the school's educational mission established in 1996. Guided by her leadership, the school nurtures young artists through a rigorous and innovative curriculum that prepares them for top art schools and creative professions. Her students have consistently earned prestigious national and international awards and gained admission to some of the world's leading universities with exceptional portfolios across a wide range of disciplines.
Founded in 1996 by Professor Jianxin Zhao, US Fine Art has grown into one of Southern California's most respected fine art education centers. Today, the school continues to inspire and empower young artists, fostering creativity, technical excellence, and critical thinking while helping students achieve success in higher education and beyond.
Our Journey
Our History
Founded in Temple City
US Fine Art Education Center opens its doors in Temple City, CA, with a mission to bring systematic, research-based art education to young students.
First Graduating Class
Our first cohort of long-term students completes the CTA program, with several earning admission to top universities with art portfolios.
CTA System Formalized
The Comprehensive Training in Art (CTA) curriculum is fully codified, combining the wisdom of Eastern and Western art education into a structured, scientific system.
Annual Student Art Book
We begin publishing our annual student excellence collection, showcasing outstanding works from students across all age groups.
Museum Field Trips & Expansion
Regular museum field trips become part of the curriculum, broadening students' exposure to world-class art and cultural institutions.
20th Anniversary
US Fine Art celebrates 20 years of excellence with a gala awards ceremony, honoring alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in art, design, and beyond.
30 Years of Artistic Excellence
US Fine Art Education Center marks three decades of shaping young artists in Southern California. With five branch locations, thousands of alumni, and a growing legacy of competition wins and university acceptances, we look ahead to the next generation of creative leaders.
Our Team
Our Elite Faculty Team
Our faculty team is strictly selected from professional art teachers with both Eastern and Western education backgrounds. They are artists from the United States, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond — including animation designers from Disney, graphic designers from renowned art schools, and youth education experts from UCLA.
Rigorous Selection
Every teacher passes a multi-stage hiring process including training, selection, and testing before joining our team.
Ongoing Development
Faculty participate in annual qualification tests and professional development to maintain the highest teaching standards.
Youth Psychology Expertise
Our teachers are not only professional artists but also experts in youth psychology, enabling them to inspire and develop each student's individual potential.
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