Arts Bridging the Gap recieved a grant to support the 2023-2024 Arts+Wellness programs at Fairfax High School and LA High School. Specifically, the grant will support Program Manager Ariella Kirschbaum’s salary, teacher fees and classroom supplies. ABG expects to reach 75 students at each school with the broader school populations engaging with the final projects.
Arts Bridging the Gap is a 501(c)3 Social Justice organization that uplifts the voices, experiences, and self-expression of youth from under resourced communities through immersive arts programs. They seek to cultivate the skills, mindsets, and connections that will allow youth to be their best and fullest selves, as individuals and as members of diverse, thriving communities. They currently offer five educational programs that utilize the arts to provide resources and support for young people in under resourced areas to realize their full potential.