MISSION
Engage communities in artistic and cultural expressions that tell their unique stories and serves as a basis for dialogue, interaction and a better understanding of Los Angeles.
WE BELIEVE
Ordinary Citizens
have the power to help meet the challenges facing our neighborhoods, through our sense of connectedness with the place and each other.
Culture
is an essential community resource. All communities possess local knowledge and local assets.
Artists
have a leadership role to play in community development. Art is a powerful tool, to share stories and create change.
Youth
are vital participants in community development processes, their energy, hope, and creativity transcend the limitations of the past to envision new futures.