ABOUT US

Founded in 2011, Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory creates pathways into creative careers for youth and emerging artists.

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) provides hands-on training, paid work experience, mentorship, and access to creative tools across arts, media, and creative technology.

Our programs are offered at no cost to participants.

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OUR VISION

We believe creative industries should reflect the communities they serve.  BHAC builds inclusive creative workforces by combining career development, culturally grounded arts practice, and healing-centered learning. Our programs support youth and adults across Los Angeles through workshops, year-long training, and professional development, meeting people where they are and supporting long-term growth.

Board of Directors

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Leadership

FrankLIN Acevedo

| Board Chair

Heidy Vaquerano

| Secretary

ZACHARIAH LEWIS

| Youth Representative

Victor Carillo  

Flavio Morales

Norma  A. Vega  

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory
Staff

Our People

  • Adrián Salinas

    Outreach & BHYFest Coordinator

  • Anthony Correa

    Resilience Hub Lead

  • Calista Pineda

    Marketing Lead

  • Carmelita Ramírez-Sánchez

    Executive Director

  • Christoph Gonzales

    Technical Operations Specialist

  • Dara Yin

    BAM Lead

  • Elizabeth Rodriguez

    Program Support Team

  • Ethan Marrero

    Technical Operations Specialist

  • Julian Montenegro

    Programs Associate I

  • Justin Morales

    Program Support (Dungeons & Dragons)

  • Madeleine Silva

    Programs Associate II, Camps, Halls & JDRC

  • Samara Lopez-Jones

    NAI Project Coordinator

  • Selina Rocha

    BAM Coordinator

  • Teotl Veliz

    Programs Coordinator

  • ZACHARIAH LEWIS

    Bam Youth Navigator

  • Zarahi Flores

    Accounting Manager

  • MURAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY

  • BRIDGE ACADEMY MOVEMENT

  • KQBH LEADS

  • NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS (NAI)

  • Teaching Artist

  • Interns

  • I can say that the summer production internship made me realize that there really is a world where I can make a living doing what I love.”

    — Summer Intern

  • “BHAC gave me a platform and the tools to tell my story through radio and video. Now I’m helping others do the same.”

    — Por Vida Media Participant

  • “From being a shy student to leading a community mural—this program changed how I see myself and my community.”

    — MWA Student Artist

  • "Every time I hold a camera in my hand, I can feel my anger melting away."

    — BAM Intern

  • “I know if I had BHAC in my youth my path would have been completely different, now to come back and be able to mentor others I have found so much purpose and fulfillment.”

    — Adult Navigator

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TEACHING
ARTISTS

Our Teaching Artists are practicing professionals with dual careers as artists and educators. Trained in Restorative Cultural Arts™ Praxis, they bring creativity, cultural knowledge, and healing-centered practice into schools, parks, community spaces, and justice-impacted settings.

More than 100 active Teaching Artists—part of the 175 we’ve supported over the past decade—share their skills, support one another, and cultivate the next generation of creators.

Opportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM

Interested in becoming a Teaching Artist, mentor, femtor, or themtor with BHAC?

BHAC provides training and offers opportunities to teach, lead, and collaborate across schools, community spaces, and our juvenile justice and reentry programs. Our Teaching Artists are practicing creatives and educators who bring skill, care, and cultural knowledge into spaces where young people learn and grow.

Complete the Employment Opportunities Application, and a member of our Programs Team will follow up.

APPLY FOR OPPORTUNITIES

Partners & Funders

Our work is made possible through the collaboration and investment of partners who share our commitment to equity in the arts and creative workforce development across Los Angeles County.