OUR MISSION

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Art Division is a non-profit (501)(c)3  organization dedicated to training and supporting under-served youth who are committed to studying the visual arts. Art Division distinguishes itself by providing in-depth services to young adults aged 18-27.

We believe that focused instruction, individualized tutoring and personal support give students the tools they need to pursue higher education, achieve self-sufficiency and obtain careers in the arts and related fields. Art Division is also dedicated to community engagement and to building a thriving arts community in the Rampart District.

HISTORY

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Art Division was founded in 2010 by Dan McCleary. While working as the Director of Art Programs for Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), an after-school program for youth up to 18 years old, Dan realized that when his most talented and committed students aged out of the program, they lost access to community-based arts programs. Art Division was founded to give these young artists the professional training and academic support they need to succeed and transition into four-year colleges and successful careers. We acquired our 501(c)3 non-profit status in January, 2011.

Art Division has a permanent base in its Art Library. Our campus consists of painting and print-making studios and a gallery.

​We depend on an enthusiastic staff and faculty to provide our programming. Art Division has gained the support of professional artists who have donated their time as guest lecturers and have opened their studios to our students.

 

CAMPUS

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​Our campus consists of three sites: Our library, painting studio and printmaking studio.

Art Division Library - 2418 W. 6th St. LA CA. 90057
The library is home to more than 10,000 books and resources that have been carefully collected for more than a decade. The collection includes architecture, painting, art history, design,  photography and allied disciplines.  It is the heart of Art Division. Classes such as Bookbinding, Art History and college and career coaching are held in the library, as well as lectures and screenings. It is open to our students to provide a safe place to study, research or get inspiration.

Learn more about Dan McCleary's vision of the Art Division Library here

Art Studio - 2430 W. 6th St. LA CA. 90057
Most art classes are held in the studio. The space is available to our students to work on their personal artwork and projects. It is also used as an exhibition space.

Sam Francis Printmaking Studio at Art Division - 2432 W. 6th St. LA CA. 90057
Here, students learn the fundamentals of printmaking ranging from, linoleum- and wood-block printing to dry-point etching.

Art Division Gallery - 2432 W. 6th St. LA CA. 90057
The gallery hosts roughly four exhibitions each year, most of which focuses on student work. Students often curated the exhibitions, faculty and staff.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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To learn more about our community outreach projects please click the button below.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS