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For much of our time in Compton Unified, the Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation has been there, encouraging and championing our work with young K-8th grade artists every step of the way. Thank you, Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation, for your commitment to c

📸 We Benefit Children (WBC) is an incredible LA-based organization that aims to improve the well-being of underserved children through its members’ commitment of time and financial resources. WBC directly impacts smaller charities (like us!) b

Since 2010, we’ve worked side-by-side with Compton Unified School District to bring impactful Visual and Performing Arts Education to their students. During the 23-24 school year, we were excited to deepen our collaboration by partnering with t

Just the other day, two of our Visual Arts Teaching Artists ran into each other at the MOCA Geffen as one was leading a group of City Hearts students through exhibits! How could this be possible? Because thanks to a multi-year California Arts Council

"📸 Today, we’re celebrating the inspiring legacy of Herb Ritts—a visionary photographer known for his portraits and editorial work in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and campaigns for brands like Calvin Klein and Chanel. Beyond h

Government support for the Arts isn’t just about funding programs—it’s about investing in the creative potential of our communities where every voice is valued. When the Arts thrive, so do our communities, schools, and families.

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🍁✨ As we enter this season of gratitude, we're thrilled to kick off City Hearts' Month of Thanks!

All November, we'll be highlighting the incredible partners who help us bring Arts Education to youth across Los Angeles County. We know it takes a v

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Rounding out our Teaching Artist spotlight is the one and only Lester Purry!

Lester is one of the country's most highly respected stage Actors. He has performed in regional theatres across the country, including a national tour as Othello

For much of our time in Compton Unified, the Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation has been there, encouraging and championing our work with young K-8th grade artists every step of the way. Thank you, Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation, for your commitment to c

📸 We Benefit Children (WBC) is an incredible LA-based organization that aims to improve the well-being of underserved children through its members’ commitment of time and financial resources. WBC directly impacts smaller charities (like us!) b

Since 2010, we’ve worked side-by-side with Compton Unified School District to bring impactful Visual and Performing Arts Education to their students. During the 23-24 school year, we were excited to deepen our collaboration by partnering with t

Just the other day, two of our Visual Arts Teaching Artists ran into each other at the MOCA Geffen as one was leading a group of City Hearts students through exhibits! How could this be possible? Because thanks to a multi-year California Arts Council

Government support for the Arts isn’t just about funding programs—it’s about investing in the creative potential of our communities where every voice is valued. When the Arts thrive, so do our communities, schools, and families.

S

Scholarship letters are going out THIS WEEK to the 24-25 cohort of the Wilson 'n William Theatre Program!

To the 30 + young Artists who were selected, it's going to be an incredible journey. Thank you to @cvuhsdcommunityschools & @cvuhsd for yo