The 4 C’s are: To create, to communicate, to collaborate, to build community. These 4 C’s are at the core of all of our programming.

4C LAB Creative Residency programs provide multi-week culturally responsive arts immersion led by professional teaching artists with embedded California curriculum standards for Elementary, Middle and High School students. 4C LAB Creative Residencies introduce the power of building community and creating positive social impact by sharing personal stories through art. The program includes workshops across various art forms including dance, theatre, poetry and multimedia, and culminate in a public performance.

“Share Your Voice” Youth Summits- One day events with keynote speakers, multi-disciplinary arts workshops and resources to support positive mental health.

SPARC Creative Career Mentorship program- Providing mentorship and job readiness for transitional youth, ages 18-24, for careers in creative fields. Youth are paid stipends and also serve as apprentice teaching artists within our programs

Professional Development workshops: Provided for community organizations and school staff. Led by 4C LAB leadership, we provide best practices in creating culturally responsive practices in Arts & Education and using creative strategies to engage students and community building.

CREATIVE COALITION is a platform and space for networking enabling like-minded organizations, artists and creatives to partner, share best practices and resources and connect. Events include guest speakers, opportunities for creative inspiration and topic discussions to progress the work as a global creative community.

4C LAB also offers creative consulting, providing best practices and producing creative events for organizations and individuals.