Our final workshop will share stories of LA County artists who have sustained and supported artistic careers through public art. In an open dialogue with a panel of artists, we will ask questions about the challenges and opportunities they have encountered as they sought to build sustainability into their practices. We will draw on the experiences of our community to ask what opportunities we may see for future economic empowerment among LA County artists. Presenters We will be selecting up to four artists to participate. Opening remarks by Kristin Sakoda.

Join us for a comprehensive overview of the lifecycle of a public art commission. We will walk through the various stages that define a public art commission, from design and engineering to fabrication and installation. Highlighting common pain points within the field, we aim to demystify the public art process, share resources, and provide artists with administrative supports. Presenters TBD

Expand upon the practical budgeting skills from our first session on budgeting to learn about managing a budget during the lifespan of a public art commission. This session offers insights into critical skills like value engineering and managing your time as an artist. We will discuss key areas that affect budgets from fabrication to engineering and project administration. Presenter Susan Narduli Studio

Explore field-wide questions about the role and purpose of public art in our community. Join us in a dialogue that considers how public art shapes the cultural landscape around us, and how we engage together to shape the future of that landscape. Through an open exchange of ideas we will nurture a deeper conversation about the roles and responsibilities of artists, communities, and commissioning agencies as we continue to build capacity in public art across LA County. Presenters DW Sue Bell Yank, Clockshop Karen Mack, LA Commons

Take a deep dive into crafting portfolios for public art open calls. Learn best practices for structuring and presenting your work, with special guidance for first-time applicants. This workshop will equip artists with practical tools and strategies for creating impactful portfolios. Presenter

Join us for the second installment of this workshop. Designed to help artists navigate finding and applying to public art open calls, you will learn about crafting compelling applications and creating project teams, while gaining insights into the application and selection process. Enhance your skills and gain valuable resources to confidently respond to open calls. Presenters DW and Arts and Culture  

Explore strategies for effectively and accessibly addressing contexts and concepts in public art. Drawing on historical examples and looking toward potential futures, we will focus on how public art can shape our shared spaces and collective narratives. We will consider approaches for designing through the lens of the site and the histories, narratives, and conceptual themes the site may hold. This session explores artists' methods and approaches to creating meaningful, contextually rich artworks. Presenters Sze Tsung Nicolás Leong and Judy Chui-Hua Chung

Explore best practices for engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering dialogue, and incorporating community input into a public art process. In this session, we will discuss the LA County Arts & Culture public engagement criteria and look at ways artists can effectively engage the public in their public art commissions. Presenter Phung Huynh

Commissioning agencies from across LA County will join us to provide insights into their upcoming artist opportunities, offer resources on how to find and apply to their opportunities and share information on how artists can work with them. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from many key public art commissioning agencies across LA County. Presenters Kristin Sakoda (opening remarks) L.A. City Department of Cultural Affairs WeHo State Parks (Arts in California Parks) LACAC Culver City Pasadena

This workshop will provide insights and strategies for effectively communicating designs after a project has been selected for a public art commission. We will address strategies for creating compelling visualizations that tell the narrative of your work. Understanding that public art is a group effort, we will examine how artists can effectively present their design concepts to various stakeholders, including commissioning agencies, community members, and project collaborators. Presenters