Archive for: visual arts

HOLA’s Visual Arts Department Presents “We Are What We Eat”

HOLA’s Visual Arts Department Presents “We Are What We Eat”

The opening of “We Are What We Eat” a mixed-media art show featuring all things food was held on Friday, March 23rd in the HOLA Gallery located in the Wilshire Royale. The show features pieces created by students of all... read more »

 

Obesity Rates Continue to Soar

Obesity Rates Continue to Soar

The prevalence of obesity in the United States continues to rise with alarming speed and HOLA youth are particularly at risk. Ninety-percent of the youth HOLA serves are Hispanic and Hispanic youth are twice as likely to be overweight... read more »

 

Happily Ever After…

Happily Ever After…

It’s hard to comprehend that Maria (24) and Javier (25) have been married for four years. They met at HOLA when they were in middle school and have been together ever since. Javier starting coming to HOLA when he was 7, when... read more »

 

She’s Graduating Soon!

She’s Graduating Soon!

Ana has been a fixture in HOLA’s Visual Arts Department since she first started coming to HOLA in the summer of 2006. Since then, she has been a student, an Artist in Residence and an intern. While she is very busy writing her... read more »

 

Never too Young to Volunteer

Never too Young to Volunteer

Isabel is an 11th grade student at South Pasadena High School. She has been volunteering at HOLA for more than a year: How did you find your way to HOLA? Last year in my history class we spent a unit focusing on Unresolved World Issues.... read more »

 

Winter Session Off to a Great Start

Winter Session Off to a Great Start

Our kids are back at school and back to exciting things at HOLA. The staff is rested and refreshed after a much needed break at the end of the year. There are so many new classes being offered and the halls are buzzing with happy kids.... read more »

 

Art Students Participate in OMG! Film Program

Art Students Participate in OMG! Film Program

At the end of August, HOLA partnered with the Masses Production Company and Creative Collective. The Masses invited six HOLA art students to participate in the OMG! Film Program and Oh My Goodness, what an incredible experience it was. The week-long... read more »

 

HOLA’s Programs

HOLA’s Programs

See what happens everyday at HOLA. These videos highlight HOLA’s Academics, College Prep and Alumni, Visual Arts, Music and Athletics Programs.

 

Art Students Visit the Micheltorena School and Community Garden

Art Students Visit the Micheltorena School and Community Garden

In early November, HOLA’s art students visited the Micheltorena School and Community Garden. A huge thank you to from Enrich LA who arranged and led the trip. Enrich LA is an environmental non-profit focused on adding edible school... read more »

 

Javier Carrillo: HOLA Teaching Artist

Javier Carrillo: HOLA Teaching Artist

Javier Carrillo: HOLA Teaching Artist

 
 
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