Where Creativity Goes to Grow
Founded upon the time-honored philosophies of legendary Oscar-winning animation director Chuck Jones, the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to stimulating innovative thinking, individual expression and interpersonal collaboration — while nurturing creative solutions to some of society’s most urgent and unmet needs.
"THE ONLY THING AN ADULT CAN GIVE A CHILD IS TIME."
Chuck Jones
The Red Dot
Auction 2026
The Red Dot Auction is the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity’s premier annual charity art event where artists from around the world donate original works for bid: From playful and heartfelt to wildly imaginative. Every bid helps fuel creativity and art education for children and communities everywhere.
Join us for a night of original art, lively bidding, fun company, and creative celebration.
Strengthening Minds Through Creativity
The Center’s programs for youth (including those on the autism spectrum), adults of all ages, schools, businesses and organizational teams focus on inspiring the creative genius in each of us — all for the betterment of the individuals, the groups and the communities we serve.
Imagine. Involve. Innovate.
According to a report from Harvard Business School, creativity is essential to American life in five key ways:
It motivates innovation
It increases productivity
It enables adaptability
It’s a necessity for growth
It’s a skill in high demand
To us, creativity is the fuel that drives successful individuals and communities.