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Where to Find an Arts Experience Near You

Children and youth engage in arts education throughout Los Angeles County.
Children and youth engage in arts education throughout Los Angeles County.
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President of the California Institute of the Arts, Ravi Rajan put it succinctly when he said, "art is a fundamental human need." It is the vehicle in which students can express, feel, relate, learn and process — all of which contribute to the well-being and success of an individual. Unfortunately, there are a lot of barriers to students having access to arts education, especially in California where less than 40% of students are enrolled in any sort of arts class.

As schools provide less opportunity for students to experience the arts in the classroom, this creates a need for students to find the benefits of the arts elsewhere. This resource serves as a guide to available arts education programs in all 78 school districts in Los Angeles County. While it is not a complete or comprehensive list, it provides a number of affordable community programs, non-profit organizations and dance, art, culture, theater and music courses open for students to participate in. Click on this link to find an arts experience for you and your family!

The goal of this resource is to provide families with a collection of easily accessible arts education in their area. Follow this link to find an arts experience near you.

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