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.
September 25, 2026, marks the 59th Annual California Native American Day. California Native American Day is an official state holiday celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of September to honor the culture, history, and contributions of California's indigenous peoples.
Today is an opportunity to uplift, honor, and celebrate the First People of what is now known as Los Angeles County and California.
To learn more about this important holiday, visit californianativeamericanday.com
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