Grantee Database
THE H E ART PROJECT
Grant Year
2022-23
Grant Program
Reentry Through the Arts
Award Amount
$47,500.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, artworxLA Teaching Artists will deliver weekly hands-on workshops in 2022/23 for justice-involved young adults (ages 17-24) who have returned to L.A. Education Corps’ Pico Union High School to earn their HS diploma. Career-building activities teach 21st century skills, with opportunities for industry certification.
Organization Summary
artworxLA has refined an innovative approach that relies on a network of partnerships with artists and creative professionals, cultural centers, businesses and colleges/universities. Our four-step “ladder” of arts opportunities includes:
1. Level 1 Classroom Workshops and Public Presentations: A series of artist-led, classroom workshops based on current programming at three prominent cultural centers that culminates with student public presentations at partnering venues.
2. Level 2 After-School Fellowships and Creative Career Skills Workshops.
3. Level 3 College Prep Summer Scholarships to college art programs.
4. Level 4 Career Prep Internships and Support: artworxLA staff provides guidance through the transition to college or the workforce through mentorship and opportunities such as, paid internships and job-shadowing at creative companies.
Organization
artworxLA
Address
3787 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 101
Los Angeles
90007
County
Los Angeles
Region
South – Los Angeles & Orange
Phone
(323) 465-1404
Congressional District
California's 37th congressional district
State Assembly District
57
State Senate District
28
