April is Arts, Culture & Creativity Month (ACCM) and the artists, students, and the community are invited to participate in the ACCM 2022 Webinar Series | The Arts Work to Empower & Engage Youth.

Youth Arts at Work on April 1st
This webinar will explore the connections between arts education, creative youth development, workforce development and college readiness. Young adults will share insights from their in-school and out-of-school arts learning experiences. Their reflections will serve as the context for a discussion of current advocacy opportunities by a panel of experienced advocates, funders and policy leaders.

Adult Panel
Abe Flores, Policy Director, CreateCA
Nurit Smith, Executive Director, Music Forward Foundation
Allison Wenzel, Education Programs Consultant, California Department of Education, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Sector
Dalouge Smith, Board Member, Californians for the Arts

Youth Panel
Cesar Gonzalez, San Diego Youth Symphony
Verenice Velazquez, Los Cenzontles
Robyn Wickizer, MARZ Project
Kenneth Winfield, David's Harp Foundation
Verenice Velazquez,  Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy