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.
Established in 2006 by Lorenzo Johnson, Jr., Praizum uses performing arts as a positive outlet for expression and a tool to reach its community. Composed of members from a variety of cultural and denominational backgrounds, the group primarily performs traditional and contemporary gospel music. Inspired by Lorenzo’s personal experiences, the group recently released its debut album Life Support.
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