Angels Gate Cultural Center is a place of creative discovery, exploration and enlightenment, providing the Southern California community and visitors from around the world with opportunities for enrichment and renewal.

Artists-in-Classrooms is a school residency program offering weekly instruction by professional artist-teachers in collaboration with schoolteachers in their classrooms. Classes incorporate a variety of media including: drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture, often integrated with literacy topics and journaling. Our artist-teachers offer skill-based lessons, which integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge, educational standards, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

Participating Schools & Partners

Schools:
Angels Gate High
Barton Hill Elementary
Hawaiian Elementary
Holy Trinity
Port of Los Angeles High
Normont Elementary

Partners:
Harbor Interfaith Services, San Pedro

Visual and Performing Arts
Los Angeles County Office of Education

Artist-Teachers
Amy Thornberry
Betty Rosen Ziff
Gary Paller
Robin Bott
Laurine DiRocco
Matthew Thomas
Betty Ziff