The SoLa Foundation
Program Overview
The SoLa Foundation, LA County Dept of Arts and Culture , and The Micheal Latt Legacy Fund are launching a 12-week program for young adults (ages 16-22) from South LA interested in creative arts, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Honoring the work and advocacy of Michael Latt–Art in Action aims to enable, inspire, and educate the next generation of artistic and entrepreneurial leaders in Greater South Los Angeles. This program will explore the intersection of art and activism through workshops, programming, and events featuring prominent artists and creatives of color. In addition, students will receive $1,000 to develop community-centered art projects to add to their
creative portfolio.
Program Goals
● Empower and uplift underrepresented talent from South LA by providing transformative
mentorship and training, expanding their professional networks, and enhancing their creative
skills.
● Equip artists with essential entrepreneurship, project management, and communication skills
that will enable them to thrive in the competitive creative landscape.
● Support and fund impactful portfolio projects that inspire South LA youth to create powerful
artwork infused with social justice messaging, fostering their voices and visions.
● Shine a spotlight on local community and social justice movements, amplifying the voices
within our vibrant artivist communities and inspiring a collective movement for change.
Student Eligibility
To apply, students should:
● Be between the age range of 16-22
● Have an interest in both creative arts AND social justice advocacy
● Potential disciplines could include graphic design, mixed media, spoken word, fashion, fine
art, film, photography, etc
● Commit to 4 hours weekly for 12 weeks and attend in-person meetings at SoLa
Structure and Timeline
Students will meet twice a week starting April 2025 (Mondays and Wednesdays).
● Program meetings: Classes will be lecture-style on topics such as concepts, research,
budgeting, project management, grant writing, marketing, and more. With the support of a
key facilitator, students will walk through the process of developing a creative project from
inception to execution. Wednesday meetings will allow students to begin to take those
lessons into practice as they build on their creative process.
● Guest Speakers & Masterclasses: Masterclasses and fireside chats will be held every
other week. Featured artists and creatives of color will lead five masterclasses. These
sessions will introduce the students to new art forms and explore entrepreneurial
opportunities within those fields as well as best practices related to curriculum topics.
Salary: $1,000 stipend to develop community-centered art projects to add to their creative portfolio.
Benefits: Interns will receive:
– Mentorship from industry professionals
– An opportunity to add a community art project to their portfolios
Education requirements: None.
Deadline to apply: April 7, 2025
Documents required to apply: Resume, Work Sample/Portfolio
How to apply: Submit your application here.
