IAC Programs
At IAC, we are committed to providing art programs that foster creativity and build meaningful connections within the community. Our innovative approach to arts education involves inviting creatives from all backgrounds to collaborate on creative projects. We believe in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of experience or background, and our programs are designed with this goal in mind.
Through our collaborative approach, participants have the opportunity to develop skills and hone their creative abilities while connecting with each other. Our programs range from interactive classes to informative courses, public events, exploring careers in the arts, to receiving accessible resources which rising creatives need access to, which all aim to inspire a passion for the arts, promote a sense of community, self discover, while fostering careers and entrepreneurship in the arts.
Shine On
Talent Showcase!
A Lights on Afterschool event
The Immersive Art Collective, in conjunction with ExpandLA,
is proud to participate in the nationwide program
Lights on Afterschool, created by the Afterschool Alliance.
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As part of this initiative, we're hosting a talent show featuring live entertainment, fun educational activities, snacks & drinks, and more!
Creative Kiddos
Youth Enrichment Program
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Creative Kiddos consists of numerous arts programs for children and youth in Los Angeles, all designed to give them immersive, hands-on educational experiences that transcend the boundaries of traditional instruction.
Led by experienced and talented creators, each program is a journey into the heart of a unique artistic discipline, ensuring that our creative community remains as diverse and dynamic as the talents it nurtures.
The creative process is an essential part of the human experience, giving all practitioners, regardless of age, the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and become a more well-rounded individual. We also partner with local youth organizations in Los Angeles for events, celebrations, and back to school programs.
However, arts programs are too often the first to be cut from schools due to constraints on budgets and resources. It is with Creative Kiddos that IAC aims to provide meaningful and impactful arts programs for the next generation of artists, particularly for those in need.
Creative Bend
Summer Camp
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Creative Bend is the culmination of IAC’s various outreach efforts to give children from low-income families in Los Angeles the opportunity to grow and express themselves through the arts. This program kicked off in 2024 with a 2-week summer camp in which a group of kids participated in a wide variety of artistic activities, including world-building, set design, lighting, body movement exercises, taiko drumming, and so much more!
Led by renowned storyteller and performer Karen Golden, the campers put all of the artistic skills they learned from experienced mentors to use in the form of a final presentation, an immersive play in which the audience was transported to another place and era.
Virginia Robinson Garden day trip
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Creative Bend continued after the successful launch of its inaugural summer camp with another fun summer activity, this time with an afternoon visit to the beautiful Virginia Robinson Garden in Beverly Hills. Organized by Karen Golden as well, several of our campers got to explore the grounds of this unique and storied location where they got to plant seeds in the stunning garden, learn about the life cycles of plants, participate in a scavenger hunt, and more!
Ready Set GO!
IAC Set Rental & Design Program
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Ready Set GO! is for emerging artists in need of professionally-built scenery for their creative projects, but lack the funds, resources, and time to craft set pieces themselves.
Through our Set Rental & Design Program, our mission is to offer full-service production set rentals, transportation, and innovative design solutions at an affordable cost. We are dedicated to supporting aspiring creatives in film, TV, theatre, photography, and event production, helping them bring their artistic visions to life.
In partnership with Recycled Movie Sets, the Ready Set Go! program, creatives have affordable access to:
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Raw set walls and materials
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Fabricated set displays at hourly rentals,
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photoshoots, films, content, etc.
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Install and labor
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Lighting and sound equipment rentals
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Truck and trailer transportation
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Set design and prop-making
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Production management
Set design is an essential part of any production, regardless of how big or small it is. But when it comes to building or acquiring scenery, costs can escalate quickly and the logistics can become very complex, especially for up-and-coming creatives, businesses, and independent productions. Luckily, Ready Set GO! is the perfect all-in-one solution for those looking to ramp up the design of their creative ventures without the headache of high prices and complicated planning.
Artist Mentorship Program
The Artist Mentorship Program provides a unique platform for individuals to explore their creative passions and refine their artistic skills, whether they are beginners, hobbyists, or seasoned professionals.
With a focus on fostering both technical proficiency and personal artistic growth, this program pairs aspiring artists with experienced mentors who offer guidance, support, and inspiration. We teach various courses such as theatrical and event production, filmmaking, sound and lighting design, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in theatre. Through one-on-one sessions and group workshops, participants have the opportunity to learn, experiment, and engage with a variety of artistic mediums and styles in a fun and collaborative environment.
Learning a new artform can be daunting, especially for those just starting out. However, IAC makes this process easier with low-cost classes and workshops, all designed to help elevate your abilities as an artist and connect with other kindred spirits in the area!
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
If you’re an experienced artist who wants to turn their skills into a career, then the Creative Entrepreneurship program is for you!
This program combines the spirit of creativity with the discipline of business acumen, giving creators the tools to realize their own immersive ventures. Professional experts share their insights and guidance to aid new artists in implementing the needed tools to form a business. With the help of these creative leaders and experts, learn essential skills in areas such as marketing, finance, and strategy. This program is a launchpad for artistic vision, ensuring that the entrepreneurial spirit of the creative world can thrive and make a lasting impact.
It’s generally believed that the only way to turn a creative skill into a thriving business is to enroll in a lengthy and expensive educational program. However, there are other ways to break into an industry. Our program gives emerging artistic entrepreneurs to cut through the clutter in low-cost (and sometimes free!) workshops led by creative professionals.
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Immersive Theatre Program
Immersive theatre has been breaking new ground all around the world, and understandably so; with its ability to transport audiences to a whole new dimension of experience, it’s no wonder it’s been such a massive draw across the globe.
And because of the rising popularity in immersive theatre, countless performers and creators want to get in on the action, but don’t know where to start – which is where IAC’s Immersive Theatre Program comes into play.
Under the guidance of seasoned theatre professionals, participants learn the intricacies of immersive storytelling and world building. This program encourages creative experimentation, pushing the boundaries of traditional theatre to create unforgettable, participatory experiences. We also teach the ins-and-outs of event production logistics, audience management and safety, building production schedules, hiring and casting performers, and much more. With an emphasis on collaboration and exploring new creative avenues for interactive storytelling, the Immersive Theatre Program fosters a new generation of theatre-makers who breathe life into immersive narratives, captivating audiences in ways that transcend conventional theatrical norms.
Immersive theatre is still a relatively new artform, with new innovations popping up all the time. Our program breaks the medium down into its essentials, bolstering participants’ ability to make a name for themselves and create a production that will leave audiences mesmerized.
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Creative Flex
IAC Set Rental & Design Program
Creative Flex is a job opportunity program for artists in L.A. looking for side gigs to supplement their income, as well as gain additional experience, exposure, and connections.
We are dedicated to creating and building relationships with our local artists in the Los Angeles area. Our job opportunity program provides well-playing gigs between bookings. We have opportunities for bartending, security, waitstaff and much more, including chances to perform in front of live audiences. We also sponsor job education for our artists – we will cover the costs of a bartending license or security cards. We believe in giving security to our artists and helping them flourish whilst encouraging their passions and ongoing creative careers.
Life can be a struggle for professional artists – paid opportunities to create are scarce, the Los Angeles entertainment scene is a saturated market, and the economy is rarely ever stable. However, Creative Flex can help local artists continue to pursue their dreams and build their professional resumes at the same time.
Starlight Bowl
As part of the CreativeFlex program, Immersive Art Collective teamed up with Recycled Movie Sets to hire a team of Green Ambassadors for the 2024 Burbank Summer Concert Series at Starlight Bowl.
To help promote a greener outdoor experience, Green Ambassadors carried out such duties as setting up recycling and collection stations, engaging with the public during the event on how to properly dispose of their waste, sorting collected materials at the end of the night, and more.
Creative Exchange Program
Venue Rental Program
The Creative Exchange Program is the perfect way for artists to rent amazing venues for their productions, events, and projects at a drastically reduced cost, or even for free!
With a strong commitment to fostering creativity within the community, IAC offers affordable venue rental services to cater to the needs of beginner and low-income creatives. We provide affordable venue rental services for two distinct spaces that cater to a wide range of artistic needs. Artists will be able to rent the Count’s Den space – a fully furnished Victorian gothic space – or the Immersive Arts Center – a blank canvas perfect for pop-ups, gallery events, and rehearsals.
IAC understands that space is often a limiting factor for emerging artists; even with the wealth of event spaces available in Los Angeles, they can be quite costly, greatly inhibiting an artist’s ability to fulfill the demands of their creative vision. However, we believe that creativity should never be hindered by financial constraints, which is why we're committed to helping artists of all backgrounds with our Creative Exchange Program.
Escape Room workshop
The Laurel Foundation supports transgender/gender-diverse youth and families affected by HIV/AIDS, enhancing their well-being through year-round mental health, social support, and educational programs. They recently teamed up with the Immersive Art Collective for a workshop led by its founder & Executive Director Rachel Adams in which she taught a youth group how to design their own escape room experience.
Under Adams’ guidance, young people learned how to create tactile puzzles, map out an interactive experience, and give it a cohesive, overarching theme. They then got to put their creations to use in an actual escape room, Horror Escapes LA, located right next to IAC’s venues in DTLA.
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Testimonials
Erika Jenko is the award-winning director and playwright of Windy Hallows, and has done amazing work with the Immersive Art Collective, most notable of which was 2023’s Alice in Wonderland-themed production, “Up Here, Down There.”
Recently, Erika needed a space for her latest play, “Penelope,” so she turned once again to IAC for help. In exchange for her teaching a theatre acting course and managing various events at the Count’s Den, she was provided with the Immersive Arts Center which she used not only for the performance of her play, but also for rehearsals. The industrial atmosphere of the Center was the perfect backdrop for her haunting yet intimate play.
“Immersive Art Collective reignited the hope that theatre can absolutely be sustainable. And it comes down to community. I was able to produce a full run of my play, "Penelope" (we're talking 8 performances - something that would've been impossible for me in the past) in a gorgeous space. I was able to actually rehearse in the space that we performed in (truly a GIFT). Because the process was sustainable, I was able to (for the first time), truly throw caution to the wind with the art I was creating.”