LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE IS...

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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LA's annual Holiday Celebration at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion has something for everyone

December 21, 2016

Los Angeles Daily News By Sandra Barrera

57th Annual FREE L.A. County Holiday Celebration

December 09, 2016

Join hosts Cheryl Burke (Dancing with the Stars) and Brian White (Scandal, Mistresses, Chicago Fire) for the Emmy® Award-winning 57th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration.

Applications Open for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission Musicians Roster

August 23, 2016

Music Ensembles Based in Los Angeles County Are Encouraged to Apply

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