Mission

City Hearts is dedicated to combating inequities in arts access. Specifically, we provide high-impact, holistic Visual and Performing Arts education to underserved elementary, middle, and high school students in Los Angeles. Our classes and experiences are grounded in the belief that every child deserves to experience the extensively researched and well-documented academic, creative, and emotional benefits of meaningful arts education.

Our initiatives are led by accomplished Teaching Artists who bring extensive professional experience as practicing artists, along with formal training in their creative disciplines. Through our immersive offerings, students gain exposure to creative careers and professionals while participating in programs that cultivate a strong sense of community, personal resilience, and lifelong learning skills. In keeping with our mission to combat inequities in arts access, all City Hearts programming is offered at no cost to students and their families.