Arts For LA

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We're still feeling the good vibes from our State of the Arts Summit! Enjoy this mini-photo dump, and then - if you haven't already - GO VOTE! Here's an easy guide on how you can securely cast your ballot tomorrow: plan.lavote.gov/

THIS THURSDAY! Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard & connect with advocates, workers & leaders from LA County's arts, culture & entertainment sectors! Plus - live performances, food, art activations, insightful discussions and MORE. Tickets: sota2026.rsvpify.com

Building Power is one of our core values. For 20 years, we've worked to find creative ways to strengthen grassroots & grasstops advocacy. One of our most successful efforts is ACTIVATE, a FREE advocacy training/leadership dev program. Apps open March 27: artsforla.org/activate

Marjorie Beale, President of the @LongBeachOpera's Board of Directors (Arts for LA member), shares how, with guidance from Arts for LA, they were able to better position themselves in the community & secure funding opportunities. This is how we build power where creativity lives.

LA is home to 88 cities, each with its own creative culture. Arts for LA works to connect, advocate for & represent communities across the region. One of the most powerful ways we bring people together is thru our annual State of the Arts Summit, on 10/22: artsforla.org/sota

Power is built - not granted. We develop leaders, organizes communities & mobilize collective action that shapes public policy & investment. Letitia (@MusicCenterLA) shares how her time w/Arts for LA has continued to evolve throughout her career in the LA arts & culture sector.

Legendary art curator Hamza Walker will be the keynote speaker for this year's State of the Arts Summit! He's the Director of The Brick, a visual art space that promotes developments in contemporary culture through exhibitions & public programs. Info/tix: artsforla.org/sota

Arts for LA is proud to serve as the connector of LA's diverse creative ecosystem. Karen Mack, Founder & Executive Director of @lacommons (an Arts for LA member), imparts her experience with Arts for LA, and where she hopes the future of LA can go for LA's Cultural Districts.

We proudly readied dozens of advocates to speak on behalf of crucial arts funding issues during our recent Arts Advocacy Day at City Hall. Just an example of how we build power to advocate for the arts in LA County. Sign up for our advocacy Action Alerts: artsforla.org/action-alerts/

We believe that creative workers deserve sustainable careers, equitable opportunities & the ability to thrive. Álvaro Márquez participated in ACTIVATE in 2016 & has gone on to affect positive change in LA's cultural landscape. Learn more about ACTIVATE: artsforla.org/activate

🌟 ATTN: New additions to State of the Arts! 🧩 "A Unified Vision: Building More Resilient Communities" panel 🧩 Special recognition for Hilda L. Solis 🧩 Performances: "HARNESS" by Jay Carlon/Micaela Tobin & Urban Voices Project Full lineup + tickets: artsforla.org/sota

Arts for LA prioritizes people by building collective power so those who create culture have the voice, resources, leadership & influence to shape the future of LA. Kyle Denman is one of those people! He's co-leading a discussion at State of the Arts, too: artsforla.org/sota

🧩 Join us on October 22 for a day of connection and timely discussions on issues affecting arts, culture and entertainment communities. This year's theme is focused on People, Power & Cultural Equity. 🎟 Learn more and get tickets: artsforla.org/sota

This year's State of the Arts Summit is all about People, Power & Cultural Equity! We're excited to share some of the individuals bringing their leadership, experiences & skills to our Summit on October 22. Learn about each presenter & get your ticket at artsforla.org/sota

Artists are workers. Creativity is labor. Arts for LA champions the people behind the creativity by investing in leadership, professional growth, and policies that strengthen creative careers. Because when creative workers thrive, LA thrives. Join us: artsforla.org/members

As we celebrate 20 years of arts advocacy, our new mission is realigned and clearly defined. It reflects not only what we do, but why we do it. We invite you to share our full Mission, Vision, Values with a few or your arts and culture comrades: artsforla.org/about-us/

The creative sector is evolving - and so are we. Today, we're proud to share Arts for LA's refreshed mission, vision, and values, rooted in the simple belief that creativity has the power to transform Los Angeles. Read our new Mission, Vision Values here: artsforla.org/about-us

We are thrilled to share that the @goldenglobefdn recently awarded a grant to Arts for LA! This funding helps us provide professional development to hundreds of emerging arts individuals & helps place hundreds more in jobs in the creative field. We're proud to have their support!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE for State of the Arts! It's our annual gathering of LA's creative community to reflect, connect, and rise to action. For more on segments, raffle items, sponsor information & to buy tickets, head to: artsforla.org/sota/ P.S. last year's Summit sold out!