What can a network of 20,000 civically engaged people do to change the way the arts and arts education is valued, supported and made accessible to all in a county of 10 million? 

Leadership California has selected Danielle Brazell, Executive Director of Arts for LA, as a member of the Class of 2012 for its 2012 California Issues & Trends Program (CIT). This is a prestigious, yearlong program for 60 women leaders from across the state of California.

Executive Director Danielle Brazell previews Advocacy Season, when planning and funding decisions are made at all levels of government.

Executive Director Danielle Brazell blogged for Otis College of Art & Design's Creative Economy Report.

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Executive Director Danielle Brazell blogs on the tools, resources and people power that make this advocacy movement strong.

Executive Director Danielle Brazell blogged for ARTSblog on her takeaways from the 2011 Americans for the Arts National Convention, and she wants your advice.

The great recession, as it’s now called, continues to wreak havoc on local government, school districts and our state.  Yet because of our grassroots power, arts and arts education are no longer sacrificed or treated as dessert. Congratulations, advocates-- that’s a success in itself!

Danielle Brazell blogs on what Budget Season 2011 may have in store, and what we can do to be a part of the solution.

The other night I had the opportunity to participate in a convening in the 2010 Bravo Forum. A program of the Music Center of Los Angeles County, the Forum's theme was Empowering Educators as Advocates for Arts Education.