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.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! As highlighted in the motion by Chair Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the County recognizes the strength, diversity, and rich history of the AAPI community, and we are proud to promote the inclusion and advancement of myriad cultural organizations, artists, and programs of, by, and for this dynamic community…
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