Create Now is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that gives youth opportunities to find their voices through arts mentoring and education.
Create Now, empowering underrepresented youth through art, education, and mentoring.
*Create Now is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that has reached 50,000 of the most vulnerable kids in Southern California. We especially serve children ages 2-21 who have been abused, neglected, homeless, domestic violence victims, incarcerated, etc. by matching them with artists, writers, musicians, actors, dancers and o
Day 2 of the Creative Career Fair was open to the entire community, welcoming youth, parents, and families to explore inspiration and learn about creative career opportunities. In this video, We spoke with Carmi from First Entertainment Credit Union, our amazing sponsor, who shared why the arts are so vital for young people. We’re so grateful to First Entertainment Credit Union for making this event possible. Stay tuned for more highlights!
Last week, Create Now celebrated its 5th Annual Creative Career Fair! Over two inspiring days, youth explored a variety of creative fields, connecting with professionals and sparking their passions. Every kid who stopped by got a squishmallow as a fun keepsake from their creative experience. Stay tuned for more highlights from the fair!
Join us for Create Now’s 5th Annual Creative Career Fair at El Sereno Middle School on May 16th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to youth ages 12 to 24, this is a wonderful chance for youth to explore creative careers, connect with industry pros, and find inspiration for the future. Don’t miss out!
Create Now was thrilled to be at Cal State LA’s Volunteer & Internship Fair! We connected with students and staff, inviting them to join us by signing up for internships and volunteer opportunities. We shared how they can make a difference and serve youth in underserved communities through the arts. A big thank you to Cal State LA for having us! Join us on this journey, volunteer or intern with Create Now and help us inspire the next generation!
More from our after school Animation Workshop at Bert Corona Charter Middle School with Create Now teaching artist Stefan Kietzman.
Here’s the continuation featuring even more student creativity and animation in action. ✨
An enthusiastic group of students at Bert Corona Charter Middle School participated in an after-school Animation workshop with Create Now teaching artist Stefan Kietzman. They learned Procreate on iPads to bring their visions to life.
The students raved about the experience and asked if the program could go on “forever!”
Here’s a look at just some of their work.
More to come!
Happy Easter from Create Now! 🐣💛
Here are some more highlights from our amazing day at Calvary Chapel’s Easter Celebration at El Sereno Park! Kids filled the celebration with excitement during the Easter egg hunts, with thousands of eggs packed with toys and candy!
Create Now even added a special twist, hidden “Create Now” eggs! Those lucky enough to find one received a special prize: A Squishmallow!
Moments like these remind us how powerful it is to come together, create, and celebrate. We’re grateful to be part of such a special day.
Wishing everyone a joyful and love-filled Easter!
Elementary students at El Sereno Elementary School collaborated to create "Everything Else We Know," a comic anthology featuring their very own original comics!
Create Now would like to thank the LAUSD Arts Education Branch for making this class possible.
Our CEO, Brandon Dean Johnson, had the opportunity to guest speak at Ednovate’s Network PD at USC Hybrid College Prep, representing Create Now and advocating for the importance of the arts in education.
He shared insights on why arts access matters and how educators and can better communicate with and encourage students who show creative interest.