Since 1968, the ECF Art Centers have provided adults with developmental disabilities a place to explore their creativity and freedom of expression. At ECF’s four art studios located across Los Angeles County, artists with developmental disabilities are encouraged to communicate their personal and creative vision. Talented instructors provide artists with guidance in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, digital art, and ceramics. ECF’s approach to mentorship and professional development in the arts has been the catalyst for hundreds of artists to achieve their personal and professional goals.

ECF Art Centers partner with established local and national galleries, museums and other community organizations to connect artists to the greater art community. Juried art shows and local exhibits provide community exposure for artists and their work. We also invite outside artists to participate within the Art Center studios in a Collaborative Artist In Residency Program to foster a creative setting and collaborative environment.

For more information about the Art Center program, please contact Christian Alvarez at calvarez@ecf.net or visit www.artecf.org.

ECF operates four Art Centers in Los Angeles County: the San Pedro Art Center, the South LA Art Center, the Westside Art Center, and the Whittier Art Center.

Our South LA Art Center is housed in the former LA Fire Department Engine House No. 18. To learn more about this historic building, which is listed in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument List (#349) and also on the National Register of Historic Places (#67 in city of Los Angeles), please visit these two links:

• Wikipedia: Engine House No. 18
• Wikipedia: National Register of Historic Places in Los Angeles