Category Archives: Community News
Black History Month @ Piedmont: The History of Soul Food
At Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, resident Bertha is the driving force behind the annual Black History Month event, and this year our chosen topic was “The History of Soul Food.” At the beginning of February, residents and … Continue reading
ACE/121 Resident Makes History in Glendale with First City-commissioned Mural
On March 5th, the ace/121 Gallery hosted an event with the Glendale YMCA and the city Department of Library, Arts and Culture to celebrate the “unveiling” of Glendale’s first-ever city commissioned mural. It was painted by Ayumi Chisolm, a resident … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Lauren Diaz
Lauren Diaz, Program Director (Magnolia@9th) – Ms. Diaz is a third year student attending the University of Redlands where she is getting her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Women and Gender Studies. When she’s not conducting classes for … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Ernie De Silva
Ernie De Silva, Program Director (BSAC) – Mr. De Silva is a product of the Bushwick housing projects in Brooklyn, New York. It was on those street corners that Ernie got his first tastes of life in front of live audiences. As … Continue reading
News from ACE/121: Glendale Mural Unveiling March 5th
“Yoshito in the Forest” Mural UnveilingMarch 5th, 2022 at 11:00 AM140 N Louise StGlendale, CA 91206 Glendale Library Arts and Culture, the Glendale YMCA, and ace/121 Galleryare pleased to announce the unveiling of “Yoshito in the Forest,” the first mural … Continue reading
News from EngAGE Northwest: Cascadian Terrace and Patton Home Celebrate Art and Community
On November 24th, EngAGE held Art Shows at Patton Home and Cascadian Terrace in Portland, OR, to celebrate the wonderful artwork the residents created in our classes. On display were pieces produced in classes taught by artist Hannah Finegold, including … Continue reading
Welcome to the Team: Danitza Casallas
Danitza Casallas, Afterschool Program Director (Parc Derian) – For the past 15 years, Ms. Casallas has worked as a designer. She was also a professor in Arts, Architecture, Photography, and Lighting at Pilot University of Colombia for eight years, and … Continue reading