FAQs

The Laity Institute of the Arts (LIA) is a non-profit private arts organization founded in 1989 by James and Delayna Goins. Based in Palmdale, CA. LIA offers visual and performing arts education in acting, animation, art, dance, and music. Our mission is to nurture students’ creativity, confidence, and skills through comprehensive programs like LEAP (Laity Educational Arts Program), fostering artistic excellence and personal growth.

Our programs are open to children ages 6 and up for acting, art, animation acting, dance, and music programs. All programs are age appropriate typically starting at elementary school level (K-8). Children from anywhere in the Antelope Valley are eligible to enroll. Public, Private and Charter.

Located in Palmdale, California, we currently offer our program at 38043 Division St., Palmdale, CA 93551. In addition, we are able to provide our program at locations throughout the Antelope Valley. We also offer Private Learning Pods for families within the Charter School network who wish to form a small group in their home or at a separate, more convenient location. Yes, we do offer online classes in animation, (grades 5 & up) and piano lessons (grades 5 & up).

LIA stands out with small class sizes (5-10 students) for personalized attention, a faculty of passionate professionals, and a curriculum aligned with National Core Arts Standards. Our excellence-inspired approach emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and excellence, building not just skills but also character and confidence.