On The Horizon
Transformation Arts wants to counteract the hurdles of gentrification by implementing restorative justice principles with arts that bring together a wide range of ethnically, economically, and socially diverse communities throughout Los Angeles.
A Beautiful Tomorrow
“Beauty Salons”, modeled after the historic Harlem Renaissance Literary Salons established by philosopher Alain Locke, to help bring forth a new generation of social justice motivated artists and thought leaders dedicated to realizing our future of economic and social democracy.
Bringing Art to the Community
Bringing art led events to places where creativity is not usually sparked – such as laundromats, churches, hair salons and parking lots – we will be able to empower marginalized communities with art that inspires open dialogue and change through action.
Also on the Horizon
Also on the Horizon
A wide variety of creative courses will be on offer to serve the diverse communities of LA. On the one hand, the classes and workshops for historically underserved communities would offer community healing through art forums such as painting, dance, ceramics, and more. On the other hand, classes introduced to newer community members seeking to become allies will be taught by historic community members to promote cultural sensitivity and anti bias.
Collaboration with the Disability Community
Transformation Arts will also implement a program to create jobs and wealth for members of the disability community. Classes for professional development would help give disabled artists the tools necessary to create a career out of artistry. The courses would seek to target the development of fine arts, marketing, and commercial skills.
We will also offer drop in and day classes specifically for members of the disability community who are interested in the arts. Lastly, we would set up store fronts - both online and brick and mortar - to give these artists a place to conduct professional sales.
Finally, a Summer Festival or Art Walk not only provides opportunities to showcase Transformation Arts student art accomplishments, but also demonstrates means to bring together otherwise divided communities. For example, using the template of The Getaround, our signature 2019, 3.5 mile arts festival from the 405 Fwy to Venice Beach, we are planning a large-scale Olympic arts festival for LA28 to showcase the talents of artists from S. Central L.A. from Inglewood to Playa Beach!