ACTIVATE Delegates
ACTIVATE Delegates functions as an advocacy lab for artists, creative sector workers, or anyone interested in the intersection of advocacy and the arts. New to 2025, we have expanded our program to EIGHT sessions to better equip participants with the following during this four-month program:
Hands-on learning opportunities.
Networking with field leaders.
Meeting with local elected officials and staffers to advocate for the arts.
Mobilizing community members to support key legislation.
The course also will briefly touch on the fundamentals of cultural policy and civic procedures with the aim of empowering arts leaders to drive change across Arts for LA’s four policy areas: affordable spaces for artists, creative career pathways, equitable arts education, and equitable arts funding.
Applications for the 2025 Delegates cohort are now closed. All applicants will hear back from our team by the end of January 2025.
ACTIVATE Delegates is open to artists, arts professionals, cultural workers, educators, and community advocates interested in making change across LA’s creative sectors. We welcome applications from anyone interested in exploring the question: “What can I, as an individual, do to build the power of our creative communities across the LA region?”
ACTIVATE Delegates focuses on the intersection of community organizing and the arts, giving participants the skills they need to mobilize their community, build power, and impact local decision-makers and elected officials.
While the skills taught are widely applicable, ACTIVATE Delegates emphasizes the importance of the civic sphere and making change through local governments. No prior knowledge of advocacy/community organizing is necessary. Additionally:
- Participants must live, work, or study in LA County;
- Participants must be able to commit to all sessions;
- Participants must be 18 years or older to apply;
- Participants will be selected to represent the broad geography and demographics of Los Angeles County.
How Much Does It Cost?
Nothing! Arts for LA fully supports the cost of running ACTIVATE Delegates. If you would like to support our work, please consider joining Arts for LA as a member.
Program Requirements
- Attend each session: As this is a 4-month program, each session is critical in having a fruitful experience!
- Complete Reading & Reading Response: Short readings will be assigned to ensure time is maximized during sessions. A quick online post responding to the readings will also be required to increase opportunities for conversation among program participants. These assignments are designed to take no more than one hour total.
Program Schedule
Unless noted otherwise, the following meetings are mandatory for all participants. If you have scheduling conflicts for any of these sessions, please reach out to activate@artsforla.org before applying to discuss.
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Session 1 |
Tues, Feb. 11, 2024 |
6:30 – 8:30 pm / In-person, |
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Session 2 |
Thurs, Feb 13, 2024 |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Virtual |
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Session 3 |
Tues, March 4, 2024 |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Virtual |
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Session 4 |
Thurs, March 6, 2024 |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Virtual |
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Session 5 |
Tues, April 1, 2024 |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Virtual |
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*Session 6 |
*Thurs, April 3, 2024 |
*11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Virtual |
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Delegation Meetings |
Thurs, April 10 or 17, 2024 |
In-person |
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Session 7 |
Tues, May 6, 2024 |
11:00 am – 1:00 pm / Virtual |
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Session 8 |
Thurs, May 8, 2024 |
6:30 – 8:30 pm / In-person, |
*Optional
If you have questions, please contact: activate@artsforla.org
