Anjelica Monet Vargas

Where imagination inspires experimentation through creative experiences. #ForTheKids http://www.comealivelb.com Summer art camps Community pop up events Virtual art series with art kit distribution Online campaigns -Recruited volunteer profesional artisan instructors to keep registration costs to families low, creating accessible, high impact arts programs for students from under-resourced families -Partnered and designed art lessons with teaching artisans who worked on major shows and motion pictures including The Avengers, Blackish, Insecure, Hidden Figures, Legacies, and Cobra Kai. -Designed month-long programs with weekly lessons including annually varying subjects like: dance, guitar, cooking and gardening, STEM, coding, geology, watercolor painting, cross stitch, drum circle communication, poetry, song writing, 3D art, cultural art, astronomy, photography, screen printing and more. -Annually recruited and onboarded a team of over 75 volunteer leaders and seasonal full-time staff to facilitate a month-long summer arts program for youth from under resourced backgrounds ages 6-15 years -Established organizational standards for employees and volunteer including onboarding procedures, trainings for mandated and incident reporting, and certifications in first aid and CPR -Designed program itineraries and coordinated schedules to maximize organizational offerings and program participation -Sourced program sponsorships from international brands including Passion Planner, FedEx, Enola Gaye and Domino’s to recognize volunteer and staff commitment -Design course curriculum in collaboration with artisan instructors to ensure art history relevance, technique, and student engagement -Secured corporate grant funding from organizations including Walmart, Art4Moore Foundation, Port of Long Beach, and Domino’s -Designed annual giving campaigns to encourage donor and volunteer recruitment and retention -Created and hosted annual camp Color Run events