This page includes Department of Arts and Culture resources and opportunities for youth and young adults interested in careers in the arts and creative economy. Resources included apprenticeship programs, internships, professional development, college and career readiness programs, career advancement programs and support, work-based learning, and more.
ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Learn more about the Department of Arts and Culture’s paid summer internship program, providing access to high quality opportunities for college students of all backgrounds, who gain experience, understanding, and transferable skills relevant to careers in the arts and LA County’s creative economy.
Creative Careers Online
This online resource introduces young people to a variety of creative careers and provides information about what is needed to land their first job. It features diverse professionals who speak frankly about how to succeed and identifies steps for pursuing high-growth creative careers.
PUBLIC ARTISTS IN DEVELOPMENT (PAID)
This new program, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, promotes the career growth and economic empowerment of underrepresented artists in LA County. The program expands educational resources, training, mentorship, and new project opportunities to encourage the skill-building and professional readiness of diverse artists.
COUNTY OF LA CREATIVE CAREER RESOURCES
Explore this mini-guide of programs offered by LA County agencies and affiliated organizations for young people interested in the arts and creative economy.