Past ACTIVATE Programs
Over its history, our ACTIVATE suite of programs has encompassed different offerings based on the needs of LA County’s various artist communities. Below is a list of previous programs we’ve hosted in the past.
Do you have an interest in programs similar to this or seeking resources? Email us at activate@artsforla.org to chat further!
2020 – 2021: ACTIVATE Innovators
ACTIVATE Innovators was a project incubator designed to support arts leaders as they grow an idea into a fully-planned project. The program offered changemakers the opportunity to learn from field leaders, connect with other cross-sector colleagues, and lead the development of a project or program addressing one of Arts for LA’s four issue areas: affordable space, education equity, creative careers, and equitable funding.
2021 – 2024: ACTIVATE Student Organizing
ACTIVATE Student Organizing was designed to teach high school students throughout Los Angeles county the skills needed to become leading arts advocates in the growing student movement for equitable access to an arts education. In this program, students gained an understanding of the ever-evolving political climate of arts education and learned the skills and tools needed to continue their advocacy efforts.
ACTIVATE Innovators Project Spotlight
MAISHA AZADI
CIVICALLY SPEAKING is the production of age appropriate, short form digital video content targeted to develop a young audience’s ability to think critically and take civic action on the issues of racial injustices in their local communities.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: maishaazadi@gmail.com or
- Visit: www.urbanartivistacademy.com
Pat Loeb
THE UNSEEN WORKFORCE introduces junior high and high school students to a wealth of lesser-known but essential and well-paid opportunities in the entertainment industry.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: pat.loeb@gmail.com
LABKHAND (LABBIE) MANESH
BI-LINGERING represents that in-between space where one belongs to two (or more) languages and cultures. It investigates the way memories and trauma express themselves differently in one’s native language vs a second language.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: labbiemanesh@gmail.com
STEPHANIE MONTE
BOYLE HEIGHTS ARTS CONSERVATORY‘s youth apprenticeship program would invest in young journalists, create jobs and allow marginalized communities the opportunity to tell stories in their own words.
To learn more click here.
Contact Information:
- Email: sarahstephaniemonte@gmail.com
