MONTHLY INSPIRATION | CREATIVE SPARKS | JUNE 2021
Take a Stroll Through Our Virtual Gallery

Last Saturday, we welcomed guests to the virtual opening of our first Permanent Collection Gallery! Launched in June 2020 as part of a new work-based learning model for our Work of Art interns, this body of work can be licensed and distributed on behalf of Inner-City Arts to provide a representative presence of youth voices in a variety of settings for multiple audiences.

We invite you to view the gallery and find inspiration in the incredible artwork created by our students!
Artists In Conversation: a Student and a CEO

Inner-City Arts President & CEO Shelby Williams-González and Work of Art alum Gieneyra Lai-Alvarez originally met years ago at artworxLA. They recently sat down together (virtually) to catch up and talk about the many ways the arts have influenced their lives. Watch this video to get to know more about these two artists, from Gieneyra's journey finding her artistic voice to what Shelby thinks the world needs more of.
Image courtesy of Apple
Apple Partners with Inner-City Arts for Youth Mentorship Program

Inner-City Arts is proud to partner with Apple in the launch of their global initiative Today at Apple Creative Studios. This program will provide mentorship, professional industry training, and creative resources to our youth. Along with the Music Forward Foundation and Social Justice Learning Institutes, our students will participate in creating a visual album to share their stories through music, design, and imagery.
Join Our Team!

Are you or someone you know interested in empowering our youth as they prepare for life beyond high school? Inner-City Arts is seeking a Program Coordinator to support our Work of Art college and career exploration program by assisting with scheduling, events, and creative projects.
Juneteenth Through the Lens of Our CEO

With the historic passing of law recognizing June 19th as an annual federal holiday to honor Juneteenth, Inner-City Arts President & CEO Shelby Williams-González shared a statement with our staff and community to express her thoughts on this momentous occasion. (What is Juneteenth?)
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ABOUT US

Founded in 1989, Inner-City Arts is a learning oasis in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Under the guidance of professional teaching artists, Inner-City Arts’ students are immersed in a safe and supportive environment where they may engage in a variety of visual, media, and performing art forms in a virtual studio setting. Services include core classes during the instructional day for grade K-8 students, after school and weekend workshops for teens and creativity based professional development training for educators. Children who attend Inner-City Arts develop skills that are highly valued in the 21st century workforce such as collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

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