An art subscription box for kids can be one of the best screen free habits you give your child: a new creative project on the doorstep every month, with everything needed to make it. But not every box is built the same. Some are grab bags of craft supplies. Others are glorified coloring pages. Here is what to look for, and how Art Club Monthly’s Kids Art Box approaches it.
1. Real art supplies, not just crafts
Kids can tell the difference between a real canvas and a paper plate. Look for a box that includes a stretched canvas, quality brushes and paints made for painting. The Art Club Monthly Kids Box includes an 8×10″ stretched canvas, non-toxic washable acrylic paints, 3 kid-safe brushes and a specialty material that changes each month, like texture paste for swirling skies or dot stickers for pointillism.
2. Creativity over copying
Many kits ask kids to follow step by step instructions until their project looks exactly like the sample. That teaches following directions, not creativity. We take a different approach: every box is inspired by a famous masterpiece, and kids get an open ended creative prompt instead of a tutorial. For example, our October box, inspired by Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, asks kids to “paint a sparkly night sky over a place you like to visit.” Every result is different, and every result is theirs.
3. Something to learn, not just something to make
The best boxes spark curiosity. Each Art Club Monthly box includes an art history pamphlet written in kid friendly language, introducing the artist, the painting and the big idea behind it. Over a year, your child meets Van Gogh, Klimt, Seurat, Monet, Matisse and more.
4. The right age fit
A box designed for teens will frustrate a six year old, and a toddler kit will bore a ten year old. Our Kids Box is designed specifically for ages 5 to 12, with washable paints and approachable techniques. Older kids and grown ups get their own Teens & Adults Box with professional oil paints.
5. A way to celebrate their work
Kids light up when their art is seen. Art Club Monthly members can submit finished pieces for a chance to be a Featured Artist on our website and social channels.
6. Simple, flexible pricing
Look for free shipping and the freedom to cancel. The Kids Box is $39 per month with free US shipping, and you can cancel anytime. Quarterly and annual plans save more, and new members get 50% off the first box.
What’s Coming Up in the Kids Box
- October 2026: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh
- November 2026: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, with gold glitter glue in place of gold leaf
- December 2026: A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, with dot stickers for pointillism
See the full year in the Kids Art Box Content Calendar.
Start the Kids Art Box for $19.50 (50% off your first box)
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Art Club Monthly kids art box for?
The Kids Art Box is designed for children ages 5 to 12. Teens and adults ages 13+ have a separate box with professional oil paints.
What comes in the kids art subscription box?
Each box includes an 8×10 inch stretched canvas, non-toxic washable acrylic paints, 3 kid-safe brushes, a specialty material that changes monthly, an art history pamphlet and a creative prompt inspired by a famous masterpiece.
How much does the kids art box cost?
The Kids Art Box is $39 per month with free US shipping. New members get 50% off their first box, making it $19.50. Quarterly and annual plans are also available.
Are the paints safe and washable?
Yes. The Kids Box uses non-toxic, washable acrylic paints chosen for young artists.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There is no long term commitment on the monthly plan.
Homeschooling? See how families use our box as a homeschool art curriculum, or try our free Starry Night art project for kids.
