Grantee Database
DESTINY ARTS CENTER
Grant Year
2019-20
Grant Program
JUMP StArts - County and Community Facilities
Award Amount
$31,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, Destiny Arts Center (DAC) will bring professionally taught creative youth development programs to approximately 80 youth at the Alameda Juvenile Justice Center (AJJC). DAC programs integrate art forms such as hip hop dance and theatre with critical socio-emotional support for justice-involved youth. DAC will also offer ongoing professional development opportunities to AJJC staff and partners, building an integrated sense of community at the hall.
Organization Summary
In a typical year, Destiny Arts Center (DAC) brings approximately 6,000 children and youth (ages 3 to 18) financially accessible, professionally taught movement and performing arts classes that support their socio-emotional health. Classes take place in our 7,800 sq. ft. North Oakland arts center and at approximately 50 school sites, primarily Title I schools in East and West Oakland. DAC’s professional teaching artists are well-versed in our Warrior’s Code of values (love, honor, respect, responsibility, care, and peace) and signature creative youth development framework (opening/closing circle, gain artistic experience, engage in creative process, perform). As a result, DAC programs effectively encourage arts learning while increasing young people’s sense of peace, power, and creativity.
Organization
Destiny Arts Center
Address
970 GRACE AVE
OAKLAND
94608-2784
County
Alameda
Region
Bay Area – Other
Phone
(510) 597-1619
Congressional District
District 12
State Assembly District
District 18
State Senate District
District 7
