Founded in 1993, Venice Arts’ mission is to ignite, expand, and transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through photography and film education, and use participatory storytelling practices to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world. A 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year, Venice Arts serves over 450 low-income young people each year through Media Arts Mentoring & Education, their oldest and largest program serving youth ages 8-18; the Center for Creative Workforce Equity, developing workplace skills and placement opportunities for young adults, ages 18-24; and the Gallery and Public Programs, which engage community through exhibitions, screenings, and public programs.

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Upcoming Opportunities at Venice Arts:
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Venice Arts is seeking a creative and passionate Lead Teacher to lead its Photo Portraits workshop during this summer’s Media Arts Camp. This hands-on teaching opportunity is ideal for photographers and visual storytellers excited to work with high school youth in an engaging, community-centered environment.
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Sign up for Creative Conversations at Venice Arts, a series of 5 virtual discussions specifically designed for young people, ages 16-24, residing in LA County. This is your opportunity to connect with directors, editors, cinematographers, animators, talent agents, and more. You’ll learn about various pathways into the arts and entertainment industries. PLUS — by participating in this series, you’ll gain priority access when applying for Venice Arts’ tuition-free certificate program: the 160-hour Digital Storytelling Pre-Apprenticeship.