IMPACT SNAPSHOTS

Here is what your support set in motion
in our programs in 2022-23!

SCHOOL -DAY ART
FOR GRADES K-8

In the Visual Arts studio, elementary students got a creative introduction to color theory, learning how to combine colors in mathematical equations to create different hues, shades, and tints, then exploring the relationships between color and emotions.

Every participating class from LAUSD and local charter schools enjoyed daytime performances in our Rosenthal Theater, both by partner organizations in music and dance and by our own Work of Art performers sharing original Inner-City Arts theatrical shows.

Students designed their own animated puzzles in our Media Arts studio, inking original characters and backgrounds on a 48-piece puzzle sheet before using stop motion animation software to make their puzzles come to life. They experimented with new techniques in animation, such as incorporating props, their own hands, and other materials.

WEEEKEND CLASSES
FOR GRADES 5-12

The variety of our class offerings in 2022-23 shows how far we help students go creatively — and it tells a bigger story. Our teaching artists crafted each studio experience as a work-based learning opportunity; the language we use about the art forms also helps youth see lifelong possibilities in the creative field.

The Saturday program in fall and spring welcomed 177 young people, in workshops across our eight studios and The Rosenthal Theater.

At least 74 program partners shared their expertise with our students throughout the year, expanding our variety of offerings and the youths’ awareness of creative professions. For example, NBC Universal enabled us to offer a course in writing for short film during the spring, while Art Center College of Design provided design workshops in animation.

Summer programs thrived on our campus with separate programs for grades K-5 and grades 6-12. After a two–week arts day camp with more than 80 elementary students, our teaching artists led 13 unique classes for middle- and high-school students with an average of 15 students in each class.

COLLEGE AND CREATIVE CAREER READINESS
FOR GRADES 11-12

In a year of many “firsts” for the program, we produced our first world-premiere musical, Ruby's Button, by WOA graduate Ruby Barrios and starring current interns.

Our Visual Arts interns exhibited work in a professional gallery space for the first time, thanks to DMST Atelier.

The Work of Art Social Enterprise project successfully placed permanent artwork by our graduates in three new Hart House restaurants throughout Los Angeles.

More than 50 applicants came to our campus for in-person interviews with teaching artists and staff, leading to the successful onboarding of 18 new WOA interns by our HR department. Some departing interns received scholarships for future study as well, including the Schreter Family Scholarship and three Inner-City Arts scholarship funds.

A CREATIVE HOME
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The performing arts thrived all year on campus through our Big Orange Door series, Youth Night, and Community Series events.

1,685 audience members — youth and adults — attended our nine unique theater experiences, most of which were performed multiple times.

Community partners specializing in dance, music, and theater also made our campus their home this year. Urban Voices Project, Street Symphony, Viver Brasil, and others shared their talents with audiences in The Rosenthal.

“The Rosenthal allows people to feel more like they are performing in a professional setting while the intimacy makes participants feel comfortable. It’s a fabulous performing space.”

–Roni Perlut, Urban Voices Project

We rebuilt the department in the wake of the pandemic under Jennifer Carroll’s leadership, with renewed strength and focus on leveraging our teaching artists’ expertise.

ART WORKSHOPS
FOR EDUCATORS AND OTHERS