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The Las Fotos team evaluated and
revamped their Community Arts
Programming to continue to engage
young creatives in a virtual setting in
response to the COVID 19 pandemic.
This program consists of three
pathways of learning: Está Soy Yo (ESY),
Digital Promotoras, and CEO (Creative
Entrepreneurship Opportunities). The
three pathways supported young
creatives with their self-empowerment
journey as artists, enhancing youth
agency in the community, and teaching
workforce skills.
Over 12 weeks, young creatives
connected virtually once a week for
two hours in their cohorts to learn
and develop digital media skills. Each
cohort was led by a teaching artist,
with participants being supported by
mentors. Mentors connected with the
young creatives outside of sessions
to provide personalized guidance on
their projects.
Additionally, the organization tried to
replicate as much as possible their in-
person programming within a virtual
setting. To do this, the Las Fotos
Project team created virtual places
where young creatives can connect and
converse with one another, industry
leaders, and lead peer workshops.
Las Fotos Project (Los Angeles, California, USA)
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