Inner-City Arts, widely regarded as one of the nation's most effective arts education providers, is an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Skid Row, and a vital partner in the work of creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Under the guidance of professional teaching artists, Inner-City Arts’ students are immersed in a safe and supportive environment where they engage in a variety of visual and performing art forms in studio and theater settings.

Children who attend Inner-City Arts develop skills that are highly valued in the 21st-century workforce such as collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Inner-City Arts’ services include classes during the instructional day for elementary students, after-school, weekend and summer workshops for teens, and creativity-based professional development for educators.

Performing Arts

Inner-City Arts

Shelby Williams-González

Matthew Sutphin

Collette Alleyne

Amy Cuenco

Ashley Margo

Bob Bates

The Leadership Team at Inner-City Arts is responsible for steering the organization towards its mission of providing high-quality arts education to students in the heart of Skid Row. This team ensures strategic alignment, develops key partnerships, oversees program quality, and secures funding to create a safe and nurturing environment where creativity and learning flourish.

Leadership Team

Teaching and Education Team

Leadership Team

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Teaching and Education Team