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SAVE THE DATE May 16th 2025

at Bertrand Elementary School in Reseda, HOPES and DREAMS Mental Health Fair

CalMHSA logo green and teal colored letters with the word California Mental Health Services Authority.
California Mental Health Services Act in a circle with the Proposition 63 in the center colors blue and yellow
Take Action Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health For yourself, for your circle, for your community

SAVE THE DATE May 16th 2025

at Bertrand Elementary School in Reseda, HOPES and DREAMS Mental Health Fair

Bertrand Avenue Elementary, a blue B with bear foot prints vertical with teddy bear and books sitting in front of the B letter.
CalMHSA logo green and teal colored letters with the word California Mental Health Services Authority.
California Mental Health Services Act in a circle with the Proposition 63 in the center colors blue and yellow
Take Action Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health For yourself, for your circle, for your community

SAVE THE DATE May 16th 2025

at Bertrand Elementary School in Reseda, HOPES and DREAMS Mental Health Fair

CalMHSA logo green and teal colored letters with the word California Mental Health Services Authority.
California Mental Health Services Act in a circle with the Proposition 63 in the center colors blue and yellow
Take Action Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health For yourself, for your circle, for your community

2025 Spring School Program

R.HYTHM
A.ND
P.OETRY

Prop the Producer
Beats-Lyrics Leader Logo black logo of a hand holder a mic around sound next to block letters Beats Lyrics Leaders

The workshop, R.A.P. Rhythm and Poetry, offer a comprehensive exploration of beat making and songwriting. Participants will learn to create beats using popular digital audio workstations link BandLab and Ableton, with guidance from Prop The Producer, covering techniques such as setting tempo, selecting drum kits, and arranging tracks. J. Ross Parrelli, founder of Beats Lyrics Leaders, will share valuable insights on lyric writing and song composition, drawing from her experience as a Hip Hop artist and educator to help attendees develop their skills in crafting meaningful and rhythmic verses. Finalizing in Audio Production and completion of a song to showcase on our final 5 weeks.

J Ross Parreli
Wednesday

Starting

March 26th from 11-11:50 a.m.

Jared McGhee

Pre-K-2nd grade. This class will focuses on painting, color blending, shapes, and fusing all of that with a clay piece.

Leon Willis

3rd – 5th grade ALPHABETEX, blending graffiti art, martial arts, and conscious breathing to foster self- expression and conflict resolution.
Leon Willis teaching artist, 3rd – 5th grade

2025 Spring School Program

R.HYTHM
A.ND
P.OETRY

Prop the Producer
Beats-Lyrics Leader Logo black logo of a hand holder a mic around sound next to block letters Beats Lyrics Leaders
The workshop, R.A.P. Rhythm and Poetry, offer a comprehensive exploration of beat making and songwriting. Participants will learn to create beats using popular digital audio workstations link BandLab and Ableton, with guidance from Prop The Producer, covering techniques such as setting tempo, selecting drum kits, and arranging tracks. J. Ross Parrelli, founder of Beats Lyrics Leaders, will share valuable insights on lyric writing and song composition, drawing from her experience as a Hip Hop artist and educator to help attendees develop their skills in crafting meaningful and rhythmic verses. Finalizing in Audio Production and completion of a song to showcase on our final 5 weeks.
Wednesday
March 26th from 11-11:50 a.m.

Jared McGhee

Pre-K-2nd grade. This class will focuses on painting, color blending, shapes, and fusing all of that with a clay piece.
Leon Willis teaching artist, 3rd – 5th grade

Leon Willis

3rd – 5th grade
ALPHABETEX, blending graffiti art, martial arts, and conscious breathing to foster self- expression and conflict resolution.

Ms Key Executive Director of Pulse Arts with Ms Gray Middle College High School wearing white, black and yellow Art is Resistance T-shirts.

Every contribution counts,
yours can too!
Support the arts!

Pulse Arts supports local, professional artists, educators, and arts organizations in the design and implementation of programs that increase access to creative learning opportunities for under-served youth in California. We believe that ART is for ALL as a necessity and not an option. We intentionally seek out micro-communities and students least likely to have a vibrant, supported art practice and co-create the discipline that best encourages their growth. Pulse Arts is committed to keeping arts in schools funded, empowering young people with tools to address social issues, pursue creative careers, and ignite community change through the arts, integrating arts programs, and art therapy. We also offer internships/mentorship, dual-enrollment studio art support, gifted/magnet arts identification support, art therapy, and community/family engagement arts experiences. We hold that art intersects every facet of life and want to link the most vulnerable communities as early, as often, and as close to home as possible.
Our Mission

Every contribution counts, yours can too! Support the arts!

Pulse Arts supports local, professional artists, educators, and arts organizations in the design and implementation of programs that increase access to creative learning opportunities for under-served youth in California. We believe that ART is for ALL as a necessity and not an option. We intentionally seek out micro-communities and students least likely to have a vibrant, supported art practice and co-create the discipline that best encourages their growth. Pulse Arts is committed to keeping arts in schools funded, empowering young people with tools to address social issues, pursue creative careers, and ignite community change through the arts, integrating arts programs, and art therapy. We also offer internships/mentorship, dual-enrollment studio art support, gifted/magnet arts identification support, art therapy, and community/family engagement arts experiences. We hold that art intersects every facet of life and want to link the most vulnerable communities as early, as often, and as close to home as possible.
Ms Key Executive Director of Pulse Arts with Ms Gray Middle College High School wearing white, black and yellow Art is Resistance T-shirts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

Pulse Arts openly embraces the rich tapestry of people that make California unique. With respect to racial, cultural and gender equity, and ensuring that we do not fall into the traps of agism, ableism, homophobia or transphobia, our hiring practices, policies and programming reflect the unique diversity of our state. We believe that equity means listening and responding to the specific needs of the people and communities we serve. The arts are a necessity, interwoven and affixed to every facet of life and culture. We strongly believe that the healing power of creativity should not be reserved for the privileged. Our team of professional creatives is committed to arts impact projects that promote social justice and address the needs of overlooked, underserved, and marginalized communities. Find our full statement below.
Get Inspired!

Art is a necessity, not an option!

Self portrait of middle school student painting.
Our programs provide students and community members with the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills.
A class high school students holding up their art on paper.
Our programs are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our programs provide students and community members with the opportunity to learn from professional artists, develop their skills, and create their own work.
Testimonials

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