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Youth Arts and Education
The
Youth Arts and Education Program strives to improve
the quality and quantity of arts programs for youth
by advocating on behalf of youth and the organizations
that serve them; providing grant support for in-school
and after-school activities; and making resources
available to teachers, artists, and parents.
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Youth
Arts & Education seeks to:
• Advocate for the arts,
educational organizations, and cultural institutions
that serve youth citywide.
• Nurture, develop, and promote the artistic
potential of youth.
• Ensure and encourage networking and collaborative
opportunities between artists, educators, and individuals
that reach youth.
• Advance, develop, and encourage networking
and collaborative opportunities between and among
artists, educators, and individuals that reach youth.
• Serve as a catalyst for art education.
• Be responsive to youth.
• Fund and secure additional outside resources
for Department of Cultural Affairs supported youth
arts programs and services.
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Current Programs and Services
(partial listing)
Arts and Education Youth
OrganizationGrant Program
Artists In Residence Grant Program
Arts in Youth Education Partnership
Grant Program
Arts and Education Resources for Teachers (formerly
Day in the Park)
Workshops:
• Art and Cultural Resources for
Classroom Teachers and Artists
• Consultations and Programmatic
Assistance
• Youth Action Council and
Advisory Council
• Youth Arts and Education
Conference (October
2003)
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Youth
Arts Directory and Resource Guide
An easy-to-use and fascinating list of resources
for teachers, parents, students, and youth leaders.
A major expansion of the former A Day In The Park
guide, the new directory has valuable information
on museums, landmarks, college and university galleries,
cultural centers, libraries, community resources,
special collections, and a range of educational
programs. With
hundreds of listings, this directory
is the first step to experiencing the dynamic and
engaging world of art and culture in Los Angeles.
For more informaition, call
213.202.5498
Art
Matters Outcomes Report
Provides recommendations for "arts in action"
advocacy in juvenile justice, education, and our
community. It reflects discussion among the arts
and local government, the corporate and business
sectors, mental health professionals, museums, non-profits,
law enforcement, social agencies, and youth. A resource
for anybody working with youth and the arts. Click
here to download a PDF of the report, or call
213.202.5498 for a printed copy.
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