Color Compton

Organization Description

An organization geared towards working with the youth to build community relationships among people of color while exploring identity, and creating art. Grounded on history, students will be introduced to concepts and history to engage in dialogue and use art mediums to develop their own narratives through collective engagement. All students will be able to gain leadership skills and play a critical role in community activism.

Mission

We aim to empower all students in the Compton community by sharing the histories of people of color and introducing art as a form of communication.

Vision

All students will be able to gain leadership skills and play a critical role in community activism.

 

Program Information

Join our year-round program between 16-20 years old and learn more about history and art while building lasting relationships, meeting artists, visiting museums and participating in galleries! Students in our cohort program will receive mentorship from Compton community members and artists. Students participating in the cohort program also receive priority in the Summer Internships offered every Summer. 

- Must be a resident from Compton or a surrounding city

Health & Safety
Address 
306 W. Compton Blvd.
200A
Compton, 90220
United States
General Phone 
(310) 627-9022
Website:
http://www.colorcompton.org/
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Arts, Entertainment or Recreation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities