Painted Brain and the California Arts Council present the Reentry Through the Arts Program designed to provide access to arts programming that promotes community building, supports mental health and community integration to returned residents of Los Angeles County.

This program will support 6 adult artists (2 cohorts of 3) in expanding their artistic skills and talents.

Selected artists will have access to PB’s open studio workshops with a variety of art materials and equipment that supports their medium and the opportunity to learn and practice industrial arts modalities. In addition, each Artist will have the opportunity to learn art show development and receive guidance on art show installation, marketing and showcasing the work they have created. Each cohort will culminate with a public arts event featuring art developed and curated by the Artists. Our art events will focus on utilizing the arts for healing, community integration, and skill building.

Eligibility & Expectations: The Reentry Through the Arts Program is intended to service Los Angeles County’s reentry population.

• Must be 18 years of age or older who
• Must have been previously incarcerated, even just for one day
• Must be a current resident of Los Angeles County.
• Artists selected will also be expected to meet weekly for 4 months for a total of 16 open studio sessions at PB’s local community center.
• Participants must be able to meet these requirements.
• Artists of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply

Timeline

Cohort 1 Timeline Sep. 2022 – Feb 2023

Aug 29th – 1st Cohort Application deadline

Sep. 5th – 1st Cohort Workshops begin

All applications must be submitted via https://tinyurl.com/pbreentry

For  any additional questions please contact submissions@paintedbrain.org with 

“Reentry Arts” in your subject line. 

This program will provide underserved artists with access to PB’s weekly open studio workshops which feature a variety of art materials, art equipment, and the opportunity to learn and practice art modalities. Selected artists will also learn how to put on an art show, art installation, creating a press kit, marketing and promoting your work. Additionally, this program will provide selected participants with the opportunity to showcase their work at one of seasonal public art events hosted by PB.
Eligibility & Expectations: The Painted Brain Community Arts Program will serve the underserved communities of Los Angeles County who lack access to art programming.

• Underserved populations are defined as populations that face health, financial, educational, and/or housing disparities which could be due but not limited to geographic location, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, underserved racial and ethnic populations, populations underserved because of special needs (such as language barriers, disabilities, alienage status, or age), etc.
• Artists chosen must participate in a minimum of 4 open studio workshops.
• Artists of all levels of experience are encouraged to apply

Timeline: September 2022 – Feb. 2023

Application Deadline: Limited to 15 participants. Applications will close once this allotted availability is fulfilled. 

All applications must be submitted via https://tinyurl.com/pbcommunityarts

For  any additional questions please contact submissions@paintedbrain.org with “Community Arts” in your subject line.