Priska Neely
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Six performing arts organizations partner with the district to give students access to more theater programming than anywhere else in L.A. County. -
Kim Nguyen says music helped her find her purpose in the world. At 18, she's studying music education and wants to help other young musicians do the same.
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After more than 15 years, the standards for teaching arts in schools are getting an update. The state convened groups of educators to give input on the changes.
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When the Wallis Youth Theater Company convened last fall, they couldn't stop talking about the election. Their new play puts the political climate onto the stage.
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The local nonprofit uses photography as tool to help teen girls build confidence. On Saturday, the group will screen multimedia projects about mental wellness.
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The tweens who take on the rigorous auditions for the L.A. County High School for the Arts don't have interview experience. To prep them, the school holds audition workshops.
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The Orange County School of the Arts turns away over 2,000 applicants each year. To serve more young artists, they're opening a sister school in Duarte.
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Esteban Torres High School students were among the hundreds who walked out of class after the election. They held an event this week to help students move forward.
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With a $1 million grant from AmeriCorps, CalArts will add more community engagement and professional development for teachers to its Community Arts Partnership.
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Crayons in restaurants often go from table to trash. This group steps in to collect the lightly-used art supplies and get them to schools in need.
Stories by Priska Neely
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