Art Program for High School Students in Costa Mesa

Band and Strings are BACK! In-Person and Online classes available! No experience required. Grades 3-6. Classes start week of October 18th.

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Students will have the freedom of learning, expanding on their creativity, gleaning from our teaching artists—while just-plain having fun!

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We believe that the resources needed to bring the arts to our children can be found in our communities. Join us in being a hero to our youth.

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Arts & Learning Conservatory

Our vision is to bring high-quality, accessible, and equitable performing arts to all children throughout Southern California.

"It's amazing to see how much confidence and self-love kids can gain by finding a place they fit in and a thing they're good at. That's important for all kids today! "

"It's a terrific opportunity given to kids who wouldn't other wise have it and its managed and shepherded by great people. Thanks."

""We believe that all children should have access to the arts and feel that Arts & Learning Conservatory provides quality programs for all children regardless of background.""

Rosette McClave After-School Program Donor

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We love hearing what you have to say. Because of your wonderful donations we are able to keep ALC open and be able to provide performing arts to all children throughout Southern California and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

Come and watch the magical world of Matilda!

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All Ages Classes (Theatre, Music, Drumming, etc.)

Fall Classes

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Les Miserables Auditions

Friends of the Conservatory

How you can help ALC, with our re-introduced Donor Tiers

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"I have been performing since the age of 8, however, Once On This Island Jr. was my first musical production. "

Student Spotlight

Ayante Parker

Being a part of an Arts & Learning Production was truly an enlightening experience. The directors demonstrated passion on stage and challenged their actors to bring out another version of themselves to bring the show to life. Overall, it was amazing to meet all of those amazing and talented kids and perform with them.

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"I want to see ALC change a child's life
the way music and the arts have changed mine."

- Debora Wondercheck, CEO, Arts & Learning Conservatory

Our Values

Providing your children with access to quality arts programs, based on the values of accessibility, acceptance, confidence, creativity.

As a non-profit organization, ALC depends on generous donors like you, and our community partners to ensure Orange County children thrive and grow through arts!

*Research by UCI's Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory asserts that participation in musical arts improves skills in math and reading—in addition to promoting creativity, social development, personality adjustment, and self-worth.

"ALC was a place for me to find myself. Now, it's where I can make myself amazing, on and off the stage."

- Colin Baiocchi (age 15)

"I love ALC because it feels like my second home. All my cast members and directors are just my family."

- Ava (age 14)

"I've gained skills and met amazing people (staff and cast). I'm thankful for my time at ALC and can't wait to be a part of the next production!"

- Angie Stastuik (age 14)

"The quality of the program is stellar. The staff is dependable, caring and they fulfill a need that is great in our community, the arts for all children."

-Steve McLaughlin, Asst. Superintendent Fountain Valley School District

Confidence and Creativity for Life!

Give your child the gift of belonging, and an opportunity to contribute to their communities. When our youth make art together, they change themselves and the world around them for the better.

At Arts & Learning your student can embrace their creativity through performance art, and transform how they perceive themselves and their place in the world.

Our instructors understand how to connect with you and your child to bring out their amazing talents. These "teaching artists" implement college-level concepts into an inclusive and accessible educational environment.

Productions

Be a part of high-quality productions where students learn the intricacies of live stage performance, instilling them with confidence, poise, and a sense of wonder.

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Education

Are we already serving your school district? ALC partners with over 10 districts, in addition to offering in-house classes to provide a variety of classroom options that deliver opportunities for children to experience the power of performing arts.

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Become involved today! We are dedicated to investing in our communities through arts education partnering with schools, businesses, other non-profits, and you to create a lasting impact.

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