Whether you’re a parent, alum, advocate, or arts lover, there’s a role for you in supporting the current and future generations of LACHSA student artists. Below, explore ways to take action and access tools to help spread the word, give back, and build our LACHSA family.

Make a Gift

Every donation to LACHSA Foundation helps sustain the professional-level arts training and academic excellence that LACHSA students rely on.

Volunteer or Partner

Giving goes beyond just dollars. Lend your time, expertise, or business support to LACHSA Foundation! You can also help us make new connections and introduce new partners to further our mission.

Resources

There is a lot to know and understand when it comes to the public education system, how it’s funded, and the role you play. Below, we’ve collected some of our favorite resources to help you navigate the system and know where you fit in: 

• Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE): Official site for LA County’s public education policies, programs, compliance, and district-wide resources.

• California Arts Council: State agency providing grants, data, research, and the Arts Advocacy Toolkit for K-12 public education.

• LACHSA Vault: Digital showcase of LACHSA performances and student work.

• Create CA: California’s statewide arts education advocacy hub, featuring toolkits, policy briefs, campaigns, and Prop 28 guidance.

• Ed100.org: Easy-to-follow lessons on how California’s public education system works, including advocacy tips, LCAP guidance, and community engagement ideas.

• LA County Arts Ed Collective: Regional collaboration focused on equitable access to arts education that offers strategic planning tools, parent resources, Prop 28 support, and funding strategies.

• California Arts Education Data Project: Interactive dashboard showing school-by-school access to arts education by district, grade, and discipline.

• California Arts Education Framework: State-approved guidance for implementing quality, standards-based arts instruction TK-12, including resources for parents, educators, and administrators.

• Arts for LA: Los Angeles nonprofit mobilizing civic action and grassroots campaigns for the arts, including training, action alerts, and advocacy resources.