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.

Board of Directors

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Leadership

Frank Acevedo

Board President

Victor Carillo

Flavio Morales

zachariah lewis - youth seat 

Norma  A. Vega  

Heidy Vaquerano    

Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory
Collective

Our People

  • Carmelita Ramírez-Sánchez

    Executive Director

  • Julian Montenegro

    On-Site Programs Coordinator

  • Madeline Silva

    Camps and Halls 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

  • David Deleon

    BAM Lead

  • Dennis Broderick

    BAM Teaching Artist

  • Benjamin Morales

    Mural Workforce Academy (MWA)

  • Mike Michel

    Mural Workforce Academy (MWA)

  • Bosco Maltez

    Camps and Halls Teaching Artist

  • Isabella Van Ranzow

    Camps and Halls Teaching Artist

  • Louie Mora

    Camps and Halls Teaching Artist

  • “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

  • "Originally from Samoa, I’m a muralist for BHAC, part of the MWA. We learn from each other and we teach muralism, art, and different aspects of painting."

    Kit - MWA 

  • "I’m a teaching artists for voice acting over the summer. I teach VO to use and be more confident with your voice and what they say. I’ve also had a radio show here for the past 4-5 years. I also help manage the D&D youth groups on Saturdays"

    Oshun - Teaching Artist 

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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 healing, creativity, and cultural knowledge into schools, parks, community centers, and juvenile and adult correctional facilities.

Together, more than 100 active Teaching Artists—part of the 175 we’ve supported over the past decade—share their skills, connect with one another, and cultivate the next generation of creators across our shared communities.

Interested in becoming a Teaching Artist, meentor, femtor, or themtor with BHAC? We provide training in our Restorative Cultural Arts™ Praxis and offer opportunities to teach, lead, and collaborate across schools, camps, community spaces, and reentry programs.

Complete the form to the below, and a member of our Programs Team will connect with you.

Opportunities

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