Every LA’s BEST site received quality music, dance, theatre and visual arts programming and students had the opportunity to participate in an array of multi-week, professional artist residencies.

“My experiences with
LA’s BEST have been nothing short of enriching, the immediate reciprocity between teacher and student, and sharing the idea that art making is about possibilities rather than a finite answer is exciting and transferable to other disciplines, is something I cherish.”

Joseph Lee, Artist in Residence

1. 4,256 children participated in 112 artist residencies  
2. 300 students performed their own songs, skits and dances in the Community Jam for Peace in front of their peers and families 
3. 975 students went on at least one arts-related field trip