ABOUT US

Founded in 2011, Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory supports career development in the creative arts for historically underserved communities.

We provide free access to studio space, mentorship, instruction, exhibition opportunities, media technology, and financial literacy.

Our programs are offered at no cost to participants.

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OUR VISION

We advocate for diversity in the creative arts, media, and technology industries by building inclusive workforces that reflect Los Angeles across ethnicity, age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Guided by principles of workforce development, culturally relevant pedagogy, trauma-informed, arts-based engagement, and self-care, we offer youth workshops, seasonal classes (ages 3–24), and professional development for adults.

Our People

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory
Collective

  • Carmelita Ramírez-Sánchez

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Stephanie Monte

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Madeline Silva

    Camps and Halls Programs Coordinator

  • Julian Montenegro

    On-Site Programs Coordinator

  • Kennia Camacho

    Programs Assistant

  • Anthony Correa

    Resilience Hub Coordinator

  • Samara Lopez Jones

    Native American and Indigenous (NAI) Media Arts Project Coordinator

  • Selina Rocha

    Bridge Academy Movement (BAM) Project Coordinator

  • Dara Yin

    Bridge Academy Movement (BAM) Lead Navigator

  • Eusebio Martinez Evangelista

    BAM Navigator

  • Nicole Caroll

    BAM Navigator

  • Zachariah Lewis

    BAM Lead

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

    — Miriam S.
    Peter and The Wolf Set Design Student

  • “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

Are you a creative working professional Interested in coming an instructor to help the community?

TEACHING ARTISTS

  • Digital Media Instructor - View profile

  • Mix Media

  • Music Production

  • Podcasting

  • Sculpture

  • Film Production

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  • Illustrator Comicbook Art

  • Digital Media Instructor

  • Photography, Film, and Muralism instructor

  • Photography, Postp-Production, Editing

  • Anime, Digital Design, and Media Arts

  • Digital Media, Photography, and Film

  • Music Production

  • Media Arts Broadcasting

  • Muralism

Listed are the creative professional and artists that are part of our teaching community. Every artist works with students providing career pathway demonstrative learning and shared professional techniques.

Opportunities

B.H.A.C.

Frank Acevedo

Board of Directors

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Leadership

Founder

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Victor Carillo

Design Director

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Flavio Morales

Executive Director

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Quetzal FLORES

Sustainability Director

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