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The mission of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is to advance arts, culture, and creativity throughout LA County. We fulfill our mission by providing services and support in areas including grants and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations; professional development opportunities; commissioning civic artworks and managing the County’s civic art collection; implementing countywide arts education initiatives; research and evaluation; career pathways in the creative economy; free community programs; and cross sector creative strategies that address civic issues. This work is framed by the County’s Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative and a longstanding commitment to fostering access to the arts.

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Big Wishes and Magic Birds

Artist: Reiss, Bunnie

Object Date: 2017

Medium: Acrylic paint

Department(s): Parks and Recreation

Supervisorial District: 1

About the Artwork:

Artist Bunnie Reiss was commissioned to create a mural for the for the new Parks and Recreation splash pad at Carolyn Rosas Park. Bunnie Reiss’ mural, Big Wishes & Magic Birds, was painted on the main wall of the community building, to create a lively and engaging visual landmark at the entrance to the park. The folk-based mural makes use of vibrant colors, patterning and stylized flowers, with nesting birds as the focal element.

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