With support from the California Arts Council, Washington Neighborhood Center will be able to operate our Center more effectively. The funding would ease the stress of constantly pushing all efforts to make bill payments and pay taxes. Utilities are generally underpaid every month and this grant would assist the Center in paying these. It would allow the board to continue to our partnerships with the many organizations that utilize our building for FREE public arts and cultural programming.
Our programming is based on our pillars of Cultural Art-Activism, Academic and Career Readiness, and Health and Wellness.
– Danza Azteka Cultural Arts Classes: Celebrating indigenous traditions through dance, music, and storytelling.
– K-12th Grade STEAM events: Integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster curiosity and critical thinking skills.
– Youth and all ages open mic and art gallery: Providing platforms for artistic expression and talent showcase.
– Chicano Drawing Classes: Exploring identity and heritage through visual arts.
– Native Garden and S.T.E.A.M. Soil Lab: Beautifying the community while educating on sustainable practices and indigenous plant species, as well as learning about biology through the soil.
– Art Activism: Using creative expression as a tool for social transformation and awareness.
– Open Wall: Offering a safe space for artists, including “street artists,” to create freely without fear of harassment or prosecution.
– 2 Spirit queer trans job readiness empowerment sessions: Tailored support and resources for marginalized communities seeking economic independence and empowerment.

