The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, specifically through the work of the Arts Ed Collective, is committed to systems-reform efforts that emphasize a coordinated approach for positive youth development. Recognizing that the arts are an integral part of individual and community wellness, our goal is to embed the arts within multiple community-based settings and County systems of care to promote healing and overall well-being, strengthen youth development outcomes, and strengthen protective factors among LA County youth, families, and communities disproportionately impacted by the justice system and other systemic inequities.
Initiatives
Countywide plan for elevating and sustaining the arts as a criminal justice reform strategy.
Teaching artists and community-based organizations providing arts instruction and mentorship for youth.
A multi-year exploration of arts-based healing-centered engagement.
An approach for building communities of wellness, through arts-based strategies.
Ways to Engage
Professional development, networking and learning opportunities for artists, educators, and advocates.
Potential contract opportunities for artists and community-based organizations.
Questions?
If you have any other questions about the services above, send us an email at artsedcollective@arts.lacounty.gov