Grantee Database
Connectopod Learning
Grant Year
2018-19
Grant Program
Arts and Public Media
Award Amount
$16,200.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, Connectopod Learning will partner with the Chicanx Studies Department at California State University, Northridge to offer a summer podcast program called “Changing the Narrative” for a cohort of 20 students ages 12 -17. Working with professional artists, students will understand the value of public art and podcasting as tool to share stories and narratives focusing on the community of Pacoima, CA, resulting in youth driven podcast shows.
Organization Summary
Connectopod is a public media organization that teaches storytelling and media arts skills to youth ages 14 -24. Founded by professional artist, Connectopod produces original content and projects that is distributed on a variety of platforms. The organization partners with other community based organizations to work with young people to use audio and video media as a way to tell stories about their community and engage with community members in problem solving and discussions of relevant community issues. Connectopod provides young people of all abilities with access to training in the podcast broadcast medium through classes, workshops, field trips and working on community projects.
Organization
Connectopod Learning, Inc.
Address
18738 Keswick St.
Reseda
91335
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(818) 400-7594
Congressional District
California's 32nd congressional district
State Assembly District
District 45
State Senate District
District 20
