East-side Arts Initiative Recipient

Miguel Ramirez’s Bio:

Miguel is a Salvadoran filmmaker from South Central Los Angeles. Seeing the struggles that his family faced at work, he decided to seek revenge in the only way he knew possible, by writing. He saw television as the perfect outlet to share stories of family, prejudice, and class. His drive to expand the industry to include stories centering on communities of color propelled his work at Lionsgate, Apple, and Mission Entertainment. Recently, he was selected for the National Hispanic Media’s Script Writers Program sponsored by NBC and Netflix. He was awarded a grant by Dolby and Ghetto Film School to write and direct a short film and was selected to be a Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Fellow, where he wrote and directed a short about technology and Los Angeles. Miguel worked as a writer’s assistant and script coordinator on the animated revival, Everybody Still Hates Chris, for Comedy Central. Most recently, he was selected as a recipient of the Eastside Arts Initiative grant supported by Pulse Arts. When he’s not seeking revenge, you can find Miguel eating Korean food, reading ethnic studies, or calling out some billionaires on Twitter.

Our Mission

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Pulse Arts supports local, professional artists, educators, and arts organizations in the design and implementation of programs that increase access to creative learning opportunities for under-served youth in California. We believe that ART is for ALL as a necessity and not an option. We intentionally seek out micro-communities and students least likely to have a vibrant, supported art practice and co-create the discipline that best encourages their growth. Pulse Arts is committed to keeping arts in schools funded, empowering young people with tools to address social issues, pursue creative careers, and ignite community change through the arts, integrating arts programs, and art therapy. We also offer internships/mentorship, dual-enrollment studio art support, gifted/magnet arts identification support, art therapy, and community/family engagement arts experiences. We hold that art intersects every facet of life and want to link the most vulnerable communities as early, as often, and as close to home as possible.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement

Pulse Arts openly embraces the rich tapestry of people that make California unique. With respect to racial, cultural and gender equity, and ensuring that we do not fall into the traps of agism, ableism, homophobia or transphobia, our hiring practices, policies and programming reflect the unique diversity of our state. We believe that equity means listening and responding to the specific needs of the people and communities we serve. The arts are a necessity, interwoven and affixed to every facet of life and culture. We strongly believe that the healing power of creativity should not be reserved for the privileged. Our team of professional creatives is committed to arts impact projects that promote social justice and address the needs of overlooked, underserved, and marginalized communities. Find our full statement below.

Art is a necessity, not an option!

Creativity

Our programs provide students and community members with the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills.

Access

Our programs are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Opportunity

Our programs provide students and community members with the opportunity to learn from professional artists, develop their skills, and create their own work.

Testimonials

Hear from our community!

Durante los últimos 3 años que trabajé en Audubon Middle School, vi la pasión que tenía Pulse Art al traer sus programas de arte y maestros para enseñar a nuestros estudiantes. Escuchaba a los estudiantes decir: "Aprendo toneladas de cosas nuevas en la clase de arte". La plataforma que Pulse Art les dio a los estudiantes la oportunidad de conectarse con sus habilidades artísticas fue realmente invaluable, y no había visto otros programas lograr eso en Audubon.

Aide R.Community Representative
Audubon MS

I absolutely love Pulse Arts programming. I've recommended them to provide Professional Development and integrated art programs. When their teachers come into the classroom everyone's imagination and creativity runs wild. Students and teachers can express themselves in ways that feel comfortable and safe. The teaching artists are professional and patient and have taught me various techniques that I have utilized in not just my classes, but in other areas of my work. I will continue to recommend their programming to school sites.

Candace R.Community Schools Initiative Coordinator
LAUSD