Student Apprenticeship Arts Program at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

About the Program

Category: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs launched the Student Apprenticeship Arts Program at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) in 2018 to provide outstanding arts experiences for children and youth in Liberty City, an under-resourced neighborhood in Miami. Designed for students who are passionate and committed to their craft, this arts education program offers intensive arts training to prepare participants for college programs and careers in the arts. The Center fosters the rich, diverse culture of people of African heritage through high-quality instruction for at-risk youth in dance, drama, music, visual arts and film. The Student Apprenticeship Arts Program at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center provides 125 students, ages 11 -16, every year with opportunities to learn advanced cultural skills in one of five disciplines including: African Heritage Youth Theater Company (AHYT!); Hands of Visions; Heritage Stage Band; Voices of Heritage Vocal Ensemble; and Winds of Heritage Dance Company.