The Broad museum and Los Angeles‑based artist Lauren Halsey announced a new partnership on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, to provide free art field trips, community workshops and museum tours for students in South Los Angeles. The initiative is designed to bring museum resources directly to local schools and community centers, offering young learners hands‑on exposure to contemporary art without cost.
The Broad, a private contemporary art institution known for its extensive collection of post‑war and contemporary works, will coordinate logistics for the field trips and tours. Museum staff will guide participating students through selected galleries, highlighting works that align with the curriculum and the themes of the workshops. The museum’s education department will also develop supplementary materials to support classroom learning.
Lauren Halsey, a prominent artist whose practice often engages with public spaces and community narratives, will lead the workshop component of the program. Halsey’s involvement includes designing interactive sessions that encourage students to explore their own creativity, experiment with mixed media, and consider the role of art in shaping neighborhood identity. Her experience working on large‑scale installations in Los Angeles informs the structure of the activities.
The free programming will consist of three core elements. First, organized field trips will transport groups of South Los Angeles students to The Broad’s downtown campus for guided tours. Second, community workshops conducted by Halsey and museum educators will take place in local schools or community centers, offering practical art‑making experiences. Third, the museum will host additional tours focused on specific exhibitions, providing deeper insight into contemporary artistic practices.
The collaboration reflects an ongoing effort to expand art‑education opportunities in South Los Angeles, an area historically underserved by major cultural institutions. By combining The Broad’s institutional resources with Halsey’s community‑focused artistic practice, the partnership aims to make contemporary art more accessible and relevant to young residents.
Program rollout will begin in the coming weeks, with the first field trips and workshops scheduled for the fall semester. The Broad and Halsey invite South Los Angeles schools to enroll interested students, emphasizing that all components of the initiative will remain free of charge.