Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center | Youth performing arts classes | South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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The Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center provides quality performing arts education to South Central LA youth, inspiring them to envision and pursue their full potential.

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EIN: 45-2800295

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OUR IMPACT

1,200

Number of youth

reached annually

24

Number of performing arts

areas of study offered

100%

Percentage of high school students who graduated last year

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"Resilience" by Marquell Byrd

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"Resilience" by Marquell Byrd

This movie explores the life and talent of Ryan Porter, a Trombone Instructor at the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center. For more information, visit pullumcenter.org.

"Nights" • @sysmith69 • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"Nights" • @sysmith69 • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

"World in Motion" • by @jacksonbrowneofficial • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"World in Motion" • by @jacksonbrowneofficial • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

"Now and Later" • @sysmith69 • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"Now and Later" • @sysmith69 • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

"Get Up" • Pullum Center Students • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"Get Up" • Pullum Center Students • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

"She-Zee-Zee (Easy On My Eyes)" by @TheBaconBrothers • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"She-Zee-Zee (Easy On My Eyes)" by @TheBaconBrothers • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

"I'm Going to Live 'Till I Die" • #keithdavid • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"I'm Going to Live 'Till I Die" • #keithdavid • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

"Fat & Greezy" • Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

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"Fat & Greezy" • Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert • 2024 @FernandoPullumCenter Virtual Gala

@FernandoPullumCenter hosted this virtual musical evening with the Pullum Center students, joined by The Bacon Brothers, Jackson Browne, Keith David, Sy Smith, Dedrick Bonner & James Tolbert. The event was hosted by Chris Knight and Eve Plumb, best known for their roles in The Brady Bunch. The event honored the Zegar/Jackson Family for their unwavering commitment to community service and the arts. For more information about our work, visit https://www.pullumcenter.org/. @TheBaconBrothers @jacksonbrowneofficial #KeithDavid @sysmith69 #eveplumb #ChristopherKnight @BradyBunch

Warning ‼️ ⚠️ : Extreme funk levels detected. Side effects may include head bopping, spontaneous dancing, and uncontrollable smiles. Proceed to groove responsibly—it’s Funky Friday!

#fppac #pullumcenter #losangeles #FunkyFriday #PullumArts #ArtsEducation #CreativeYouth #CommunityArts #PerformingArts #MusicMatters #SupportTheArts #YouthInTheArts #BlackArtsMatter #LAArtsScene #ArtsForChange #StudentShowcase #FeelTheFunk #GrooveWithUs

Warning ‼️ ⚠️ : Extreme funk levels detected. Side effects may include head bopping, spontaneous dancing, and uncontrollable smiles. Proceed to groove responsibly—it’s Funky Friday!

#fppac #pullumcenter #losangeles #FunkyFriday #PullumArts #ArtsEducation #CreativeYouth #CommunityArts #PerformingArts #MusicMatters #SupportTheArts #YouthInTheArts #BlackArtsMatter #LAArtsScene #ArtsForChange #StudentShowcase #FeelTheFunk #GrooveWithUs

Creating access. Building confidence. Changing lives through the arts. We could never forget that that is the whole point but wanted to jump on the trend anyway 🎭 Thank you to everyone that touches the lives of our kids everyday & over the years. We could never forget the difference you make in the lives of The Pullum Center 💛🌟

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #community #musical #pullumarts #supportthearts #performance #artswithpurpose #artswithavoice #thisisthepoint #almostforgotthisisthewholepoint

Creating access. Building confidence. Changing lives through the arts. We could never forget that that is the whole point but wanted to jump on the trend anyway 🎭 Thank you to everyone that touches the lives of our kids everyday & over the years. We could never forget the difference you make in the lives of The Pullum Center 💛🌟

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #community #musical #pullumarts #supportthearts #performance #artswithpurpose #artswithavoice #thisisthepoint #almostforgotthisisthewholepoint

Summer at The Pullum Center is where young artists rise.

Every year, students from South LA step into a space filled with music, movement, creativity, and purpose. They grow in confidence, talent, and community — all in a free, electric arts camp designed to uplift and empower.

This kind of access changes everything.
And it’s made possible by people who believe in what’s possible.

Be part of the magic.
Link in bio.

#PullumSummerCamp #ArtsForEveryone #YoungArtistsRise #SupportTheArts #PullumCenter #fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #summercamp #summercampla #performingarts #community #musical #community #performance #supportthearts

Summer at The Pullum Center is where young artists rise.

Every year, students from South LA step into a space filled with music, movement, creativity, and purpose. They grow in confidence, talent, and community — all in a free, electric arts camp designed to uplift and empower.

This kind of access changes everything.
And it’s made possible by people who believe in what’s possible.

Be part of the magic.
Link in bio.

#PullumSummerCamp #ArtsForEveryone #YoungArtistsRise #SupportTheArts #PullumCenter #fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #summercamp #summercampla #performingarts #community #musical #community #performance #supportthearts

WHAT’S GOING ON?? A whole lot of wins over here at Pullum! Now it’s your turn—drop your win of the week in the comments so we can celebrate with you! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #winoftheweek #pullumcenter #whatsgoingon #community #musical #pullumarts #performance #supportthearts #nfldraft

WHAT’S GOING ON?? A whole lot of wins over here at Pullum! Now it’s your turn—drop your win of the week in the comments so we can celebrate with you! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #winoftheweek #pullumcenter #whatsgoingon #community #musical #pullumarts #performance #supportthearts #nfldraft

Every summer ☀️ , we open our doors — and our hearts 💛— to provide a completely free summer camp for the youth of South Central LA. From music to dance to theater, our students explore their creativity, build confidence, and find community. Your donation helps keep this life-changing experience free for every child. Help us make this summer unforgettable. Check out the link in our bio!

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #community #summervibes☀️ #summercamp #communityevents #forall #musical #community #supportthearts #performance

Every summer ☀️ , we open our doors — and our hearts 💛— to provide a completely free summer camp for the youth of South Central LA. From music to dance to theater, our students explore their creativity, build confidence, and find community. Your donation helps keep this life-changing experience free for every child. Help us make this summer unforgettable. Check out the link in our bio!

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #community #summervibes☀️ #summercamp #communityevents #forall #musical #community #supportthearts #performance

What you don’t see: the hours of hustle.
What you do see: excellence in motion.

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #stepteam #stepdance #capcutedit #performingarts #community #musical #performingarts #pullumarts #supportthearts #performance

What you don’t see: the hours of hustle.
What you do see: excellence in motion.

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #stepteam #stepdance #capcutedit #performingarts #community #musical #performingarts #pullumarts #supportthearts #performance

Don’t let fear shrink your dreams. At the Pullum Center, we’re empowering fearless dreamers—because the world needs their light. 💫
Support their journey. Be a part of the vision. Check out our donation page in our bio!

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #community #pullumarts #dreambigger #donotfear

Don’t let fear shrink your dreams. At the Pullum Center, we’re empowering fearless dreamers—because the world needs their light. 💫
Support their journey. Be a part of the vision. Check out our donation page in our bio!

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #community #pullumarts #dreambigger #donotfear

We asked our incredible instructors at the Fernando Pullum Center this one simple question ⁉️—and their answers will warm your heart ♥️ These moments are why we do what we do. Comment your favorite teaching moment as a teacher or a student! ⬇️⬇️

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #performingarts #pullumcenter #teacher #favoritemoments #teachingstories #story #storytelling

We asked our incredible instructors at the Fernando Pullum Center this one simple question ⁉️—and their answers will warm your heart ♥️ These moments are why we do what we do. Comment your favorite teaching moment as a teacher or a student! ⬇️⬇️

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #performingarts #pullumcenter #teacher #favoritemoments #teachingstories #story #storytelling

Friendship is more than just a word - it’s the laughter between rehearsals, the support through every challenge, and the joy of creating together. These bonds go beyond the stage, shaping dreams and building years long friendships. Tag a friend who’s been by your side through it all! ❤️

#PullumFamily #FriendshipInTheArts #nonprofitorganization #fpcac #rehearsals #performance #losangeles #friendforlife #friendship #studentoflife #studio #student

Friendship is more than just a word - it’s the laughter between rehearsals, the support through every challenge, and the joy of creating together. These bonds go beyond the stage, shaping dreams and building years long friendships. Tag a friend who’s been by your side through it all! ❤️

#PullumFamily #FriendshipInTheArts #nonprofitorganization #fpcac #rehearsals #performance #losangeles #friendforlife #friendship #studentoflife #studio #student

Success favors the prepared! 📖 Never be afraid to say, ‘I have something to show you.’ Confidence comes from preparation, and at The Pullum Center, we make sure our students are always ready give their best at all times & continue to shine✨ Who else loves Mr. Earls words of wisdom?

#AlwaysPrepared #FearlessCreativity #wordsofwisdom #teacherappreciation #wisequotes #performance #lessons #prepared #fearless #nonprofitorganization #losangeles #fpcac #pullumcenter #performingarts #community

Success favors the prepared! 📖 Never be afraid to say, ‘I have something to show you.’ Confidence comes from preparation, and at The Pullum Center, we make sure our students are always ready give their best at all times & continue to shine✨ Who else loves Mr. Earls words of wisdom?

#AlwaysPrepared #FearlessCreativity #wordsofwisdom #teacherappreciation #wisequotes #performance #lessons #prepared #fearless #nonprofitorganization #losangeles #fpcac #pullumcenter #performingarts #community

Passion is the fuel, and the stage is her canvas. 🎭

Our students bring every word to life with heart and soul! The passion for the arts can be felt by every person in the seats of the auditorium! We love watching our students carry out their passions on the stage and at the Center everyday!

#PassionInAction #PullumArts #musical #highschoolmusical #stage #stageperformance #acting #passionproject #passionforart #passionforacting #fpcac #pullumcenter #losangeles #nonprofitorganization

Passion is the fuel, and the stage is her canvas. 🎭

Our students bring every word to life with heart and soul! The passion for the arts can be felt by every person in the seats of the auditorium! We love watching our students carry out their passions on the stage and at the Center everyday!

#PassionInAction #PullumArts #musical #highschoolmusical #stage #stageperformance #acting #passionproject #passionforart #passionforacting #fpcac #pullumcenter #losangeles #nonprofitorganization

Lights 💡 Camera 📸 Action ‼️ … some snap shots of our week at The Fernando Pullum Center! What is your favorite instrument? Let us know in the comments ⬇️⬇️

#nonprofit #fpcac #afterschool #students #performance #musical #musicalarts #camera

Lights 💡 Camera 📸 Action ‼️ … some snap shots of our week at The Fernando Pullum Center! What is your favorite instrument? Let us know in the comments ⬇️⬇️

#nonprofit #fpcac #afterschool #students #performance #musical #musicalarts #camera

Believe in yourself, and anything is possible. Our students prove that every day—there is little our students can’t do! At The Pullum Center our students get to explore, try new instruments, make music, and so much more. Here is your Monday reminder to always dream big, work hard, and make it happen! ✨

#BelieveInYourself #FPAC #DreamBig #motivational #motivationmonday #fpcac #nonprofit #intruments #studentmusic #losangeles #bethefuture #kidsoftheday

Believe in yourself, and anything is possible. Our students prove that every day—there is little our students can’t do! At The Pullum Center our students get to explore, try new instruments, make music, and so much more. Here is your Monday reminder to always dream big, work hard, and make it happen! ✨

#BelieveInYourself #FPAC #DreamBig #motivational #motivationmonday #fpcac #nonprofit #intruments #studentmusic #losangeles #bethefuture #kidsoftheday

“Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

At the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center, we nurture more than just talent — we build character, confidence, and community. Every step, every note, every performance brings our youth closer to a brighter future.

Join us in empowering the next generation of artists and leaders. Support our mission today — because the stage is just the beginning. Check out the link in our bio

📸: @iamjerryjerome

#photography #fpcac #mlk #martinlutherkingjr #mlkparade #losangeles #leimertpark #nonprofit #student #studentperformance

“Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

At the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center, we nurture more than just talent — we build character, confidence, and community. Every step, every note, every performance brings our youth closer to a brighter future.

Join us in empowering the next generation of artists and leaders. Support our mission today — because the stage is just the beginning. Check out the link in our bio

📸: @iamjerryjerome

#photography #fpcac #mlk #martinlutherkingjr #mlkparade #losangeles #leimertpark #nonprofit #student #studentperformance

It’s a Carnival & we’re Stepping in Style 🎡 🔥

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #stepteam #supportthearts #stepdance #performance #schoolperformance

It’s a Carnival & we’re Stepping in Style 🎡 🔥

#fpcac #losangeles #nonprofit #pullumcenter #performingarts #stepteam #supportthearts #stepdance #performance #schoolperformance

🎪 Step right up to the Fernando Pullum Soul Circus! 🎪

Our step team is bringing the rhythm, the energy, and the soul — one powerful move at a time. This isn’t just a performance; it’s a celebration of strength, unity, and unstoppable passion.

The spotlight is on… are you ready for the show? 🔥

#FernandoPullumSoulCircus #StepItUpSaturday #PullumCenter #fpcac #stepteam #performance #blackhistorymonth #nonprofit #circus

🎪 Step right up to the Fernando Pullum Soul Circus! 🎪

Our step team is bringing the rhythm, the energy, and the soul — one powerful move at a time. This isn’t just a performance; it’s a celebration of strength, unity, and unstoppable passion.

The spotlight is on… are you ready for the show? 🔥

#FernandoPullumSoulCircus #StepItUpSaturday #PullumCenter #fpcac #stepteam #performance #blackhistorymonth #nonprofit #circus

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