Artworxla

artworxLA, formerly The HeArt Project, combats L.A.'s epidemic high school dropout crisis with a lon youth.

Founded in 1992, artworxLA is a Non-profit Organization dedicated to reengaging LA’s most vulnerable students through comprehensive and continual art programs. The Hollywood Media Arts Academy (HMAA) is representative of artworxLA’s commitment to building a future for L.A. Completing its third academic year, the Academy gives students access to artworxLA’s “ladder” as well as an additional eight hours a week of arts programming. Nine students graduated in June 2013 and another five students by December 2013. HMAA’s enrollment is the highest it has ever been and the school is at capacity (50 students), with a waiting list. HMAA is now a designated Career Technical Education school, adhering to rigorous state guidelines for media arts. artworxLA / The Hollywood Media Arts Academy (HMAA) is proud to be part of California’s “Linked Learning” – a high school improvement approach that combines academics, career technical education, and real world experience in industry-themed pathways. In January 2013, the Los Angeles County Office of Education received a grant to become one of 20 Linked Learning Pilot Districts in the state, and HMAA was selected as one of two community day schools to implement the program. Focused on providing students with the relevant tools and skills to contribute in a society rich in new media, the program provides a career track for young people aspiring toward art and design-related careers.

09/03/2026

Led by Coach Cathy Leonor Catherine Leonor, LA Strikers FC (LA Strikers FC) is breaking down barriers so every young player can step onto the field and play the sport they love.

Our interns Aylin, Dairon, and Julian worked with returning KeyMaker Aramis Duran (Aramis) to promote Srikers FC’s newest kit designed by Dead Dirt (Dead Dirt), founded by Domo Wells. The interns wanted to highlight the everyday experiences of real players.

Special thanks to artworxLA fam Domo Wells (Dominique Wells), Cathy Leonor, and the entire Dead Dirt and LA Strikers FC crews for their trust and support! Shop the drop. Support the team. Invest in the community. Link in bio.

09/01/2026

Summer memories, made with the Bloomberg Arts Interns 🫶🏽

Over eight weeks, we grew as creatives, writers, and working professionals—building skills in networking, communications, résumé writing, public speaking, financial literacy, and more. Along the way, we connected with mentors, explored LA, and discovered just how diverse our city really is.

A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us for cultural excursions: KAOS Network, Art + Practice, ORA, California African American Museum, Craft Contemporary, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, The Huntington, The Broad, Octavia Lab, LACMA, Snap HQ, Summaeverythang Community Center, Tlaloc Studios, Brentwood Art Center, USC IYA, Visual Communications, and more!

Congratulations to all our interns on completing an incredible summer! As we gear up for the school year in partnership with and , we’re excited for what’s ahead. If it’s anything like this summer, we know it will be filled with fun, creativity, and meaningful connections. 🌬️🌇

08/26/2026

This year, our Special Academy interns rose to the challenge of creating promotional videos for local brands—combining the craft of advertising with service to our communities.

For this project, Arlene, Benjamin, and Tanha worked with KeyMaker Riccardo Mejía to create a short film highlighting Neococo’s newest handbags and belts, handcrafted by artisan Carla.

Neococo Collective is a social enterprise fashion and home goods brand made by refugee and immigrant women. Their message, “Every purchase tells a story,” celebrates the stories carried forward through each artisan’s work and every gift given.

We’re deeply grateful to Carla, Amrita, Riccardo, and the entire Neococo team for trusting and supporting our interns as they brought this beautiful message to life. ❤️

07/02/2026

artworxLA youth left our Creative Careers Day 2026 feeling inspired and open to new career paths. This incredible panel featured Jas (Co-founder of Mid City Mercado and PERSONA), artist Tory Di Pietro, tattoo artist Jade Bell (Kustom Kulture Tattoo Studio L.A.), artist Tomás Díaz, and photographer/director Rennie Solis. Thank you to Summaeverythang CC for hosting us at sister dreamer Sculpture Park! 𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋✨

06/24/2026

“artworxLA doesn’t really force you to be in love with art or act like you’re literally so dedicated about it. You can be there if you want to experiment with it. You can be there if you are obsessed with it. You can be there for anything you want.” —Ethan 🥹
Too often, young artists from our communities are met with conditions: to prove yourself, earn your place, fit the mold.
Ethan walked in without having to be anything other than himself. ‧₊˚૮ ․ ․ ྀིა✩ ₊˚🎧⊹♡

This film is a window into what your support looks like in practice: the time, the energy, and the belief that young people deserve a creative environment. : ̗̀➛ Watch the full film in our bio. Pass it along to someone who needs the reminder that art is for everyone. And if it moves you, visit our donate page. Every contribution helps us reach our $10K goal to build a runway for our students’ futures!

Director/DP: Brian Marzan Brian Marzan
Producer: Steph Whyte Steph!✨
Co-DP: Sinai Basua
Cam-Op/Sound: Kyle Cruz Ian Kyle Cruz
Additional Editing: Elijah Duller .duller_44
Production Company: Year After Year Media

06/09/2026

We loved kicking it with and during their first ever photo walk around West Adams! 📸🤘🏽🎧

Our artworxLA alumni and interns hit a one-mile stretch through the neighborhood, cameras in hand, documenting the changes in the community. Major shoutout to for hosting this. Neighborhoods like West Adams carry generations of history and community, and in the face of displacement and gentrification, art is how we make sure those stories are preserved!!!!

06/04/2026

We are excited to be a Bloomberg Arts Internship Hub, in partnership with . The internship program connects rising public high school seniors with over 35 paid summer internships at cultural organizations across LA, building skills for higher education, exploring career paths, and going behind the scenes at the cultural treasures of Southern California along the way.

This weekend, artworxLA hosted an Open House to welcome half of the South LA interns and their families from African Soul International, Heidi Duckler Dance, Street Poets, and Women’s Voices Now. This summer can change everything. Let’s make it count! 📜✨✍️

04/06/2026

SCRAP GODS Teen Fashion Show at 𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧 Sculpture Park on Saturday, April 18! 𓂀🏛️𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋✨

Join in this special collaboration with 𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧, for a one-of-a-kind fashion show featuring the rising generation of young fashion designers. This show follows MONTHS of dedication by our fellows led by designer Brenda Equihua, pattern-making workshops at sewFYI, visits to SUAY shop, and much more.

Experience original collections from 17 young designers, representing communities from Canyon Country to Compton, and El Monte to Manchester— all under the South Central sunset! 🌇

TIME: 6–8 PM

LOCATION: 7601 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047

ENTRANCE: FREE + All ages, rsvp in bio!

& fresh crepes from , sounds by

Huge thank you to our collaborators and supporters:
Lauren Halsey - , , .sewing.studio, , , , and

RSVP in our bio — see you on the 18th!˚˖𓍢ִ໋🧶✧˚🪡.⋆

02/04/2026

🚀 Kicking off our spring Advanced Programs, artworxLA and the hosted our Family Orientation this past Saturday—launching another exciting season of growth and exploration!

Families experienced our mindfulness-based learning series, Getty Art Impact, firsthand, meditating with artworks like Martin Puryear’s 45-foot sculpture That Profile (1999) and going behind the scenes of the Getty Center campus. Through this practice, participants build focus and awareness while deepening their connection to artworks, place, and their own creative work.

We also introduced SCRAP GODS, our Fashion Design Fellowship, where participants will stitch together skills, identity, and possibility. Stay tuned—our young designers will be making it out to sew shop and more. 🧵👘🪡🤭

Most importantly, it was beautiful to see artworxLA families come together, and for over 90%, it was their first visit to the Getty. Family support is essential to our students’ success, and we also want families to know that artworxLA and our partners are always a resource for you, too!

Address

1930 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA
90057

Telephone

+13234651404

Website

http://www.artworxla.org/social

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Artworxla posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Artworxla:

Featured

Music Tech Café

Want your school to be the top-listed School/college in Los Angeles?