Create Now launched an AI Music Program at the Al Wooten Center, where youth explored AI tools, ethics, and music-making with Jeremy Welt of Invisible Robot. They debuted original songs and got surprise gifts to celebrate their creativity! #CreateNow #AI #Music #Youth #Future

We had an amazing time at CSUN’s annual Cesar Chavez Service Fair! 🎨✨ It was a blast talking with students about their interests in volunteering with us and were thrilled to have new individuals join the Create Now family. Together, we’re making a difference! #CreateNow

Join us at the El Sereno Night Market for a celebration of Mexican music and tradition. Enjoy the flavors of the Night Market while the Farmdale Elementary Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico perform alongside Mariachi Tapatio de Los Angeles. Generously funded in part by LA Dept of Cultural Affairs

Join Create Now’s Link Up networking events! From powerful conversations to new collaborations in the making, this dynamic networking series brought together creatives, industry pros, and community members for a night of inspiration and connection. Sign up for the next LinkUp!

Create Now & El Sereno Night Market hosted Mariachi Night—an inspiring evening of music, dance & culture! 🎶💃 Huge thanks to LA Dept of Cultural Affairs ! Shoutout to Farmdale Elementary’s Mariachi & Folklorico students + Mariachi Tapatio de LA. Uplifting youth, celebrating heritage! 🌟

Featured Link Up Artist Fashion designer Stela Bella lit up LinkUp with her bold style and creative energy From showcasing her line to connecting with fellow artists, she embodied what LinkUp is all about. Catch are next Featured Artist at the next Link Up & make new connections

Big thanks to Deloitte for joining us again on Impact Day! Their amazing team helped us prep goodie bags for youth attending our upcoming Power of the Arts festival, and they also helped clean and organize our office and music room. We truly appreciate their continued support!

Create Now’s Power of the Arts Festival is back—June 28–29 at Discovery Cube LA from 10 AM to 4 PM! Join us for 2 days of art, science & hands-on fun for the whole family. DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba joins as MC! #PowerOfTheArts #CreateNow #LAEvents

Create Now kicked off summer with students from University Prep Value High on a boat trip around Marina del Rey! They spotted sea lions and splashed at Mother’s Beach. Thanks to LA County Beaches & Harbors and Principal Robert Poyer for making it happen! #createnow #youth #arts

Create Now’s 2nd Link Up was one for the books! 🌟 Held with Hope Studios’ opening, it featured artists like Juan Rosillo, Hua Chen, Ping Lu, Jorge Rendon & CEO Brandon Dean Johnson. Art, community, connection. Don’t miss the next one! #LinkUp #CreateNow #HopeStudios

Create Now’s 10th annual Summer Camp at St. Francis Center brought hands-on creativity to 30 youth from client families. Each child tried rug tufting for the first time with artist KT — and they loved it! Some took their colorful creations home to share with their families.

Lights, camera, inspiration! 🎬 At Create Now’s Film Workshop, youth toured our space, learned from Hollywood pros John Muto, Allan Holzman & Chris Blauvelt, and wrapped with a Q&A — leaving with new skills, friends & big dreams for film.

At Create Now’s 10th annual Summer Camp at St. Francis Center, kids explored the magic of arts & crafts with artist Adeola Ayedun. Over 4 fun-filled days, they painted colorful birdhouses, created adorable felt animals through needle felting & proudly took their creations home.

Big news! 🎉 Create Now is on a digital billboard in Koreatown, LA! Thanks to KEVANI, our message is featured on the K-Town Duet, reaching millions & spotlighting the underserved youth we empower through the arts. 💙 #CreateNow #ArtsMatter

Thank you to @popularkidsclub and the incredible comedians who performed at The OffBeat Bar ! We’re so grateful that a portion of the proceeds will help us continue empowering youth from underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Create Now had a great time at the 2nd annual Alhambra Ave Block Party at Stomping Grounds LA! We brought art activities for kids, gave out backpacks & art supplies, and joined a day full of mariachi dance, hip hop, and community fun. Grateful to be part of it!

Wonderful time at Bert Corona’s Back to School Night Resource Fair! Create Now tabled at the event, connecting with parents & students to share the resources we provide for schools & the local community. Kids also got to take home art activities and cuddly Squishmallows to enjoy.

CD-14 End-of-Summer Community Event 🎨✨ Youth and community members came together to paint, featuring an early preview of a couple of our brand-new Create Now mascots. It was an inspiring evening filled with art, music, food, & connection, capped off with a stunning drone show.

🎃 As we enter spooky season, here’s a look back at some of our youth getting creative with their pumpkin drawings during our Concept Art Class! 🖌️🧡 #createnow #conceptart #arts #youth #pumpkins #drawing #spookyseason #october #nonprofit

Get ready to rock your creativity with DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba! Join us Dec 6–7, 10AM–3PM at Discovery Cube LA for The Power of the Arts Festival – Holiday Edition! Featuring Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob) & The Hi-Seas, DJ Lance Rock, and more! #CreateNow