ArtsDay 2015
- 1 in 7 jobs in Los Angeles County is part of the larger creative economy (2013 Otis Report on the Creative Economy)
- 96% of Arts for LA supporters are registered voters (Arts for LA survey)
- Arts and culture significantly enhances human development in Los Angeles County (LA2050 Report)
- Los Angeles has the highest concentration of working artists and arts professionals in the nation (LA2050 Report)
- Our arts sector is a collaborative powerhouse as witnessed through Pacific Standard Time’s region-wide participation, which generated $280.5 million in economic activity (Pacific Standard Time Economic Impact Analysis)
- Los Angeles is home to over 5,000 fashion labels and has more fashion jobs than any other American city (Fashion's Night Out)
- The arts funnel $1.3 billion into the city in tax revenues (Otis Report on the Creative Economy)
DOWNLOADS
- ArtsDay 2015 Advocate Guide.pdf [PDF 752.86 KB]
ArtsDay is an annual opportunity for Angelenos to celebrate the contributions of arts and culture to the community and to talk with their elected officials about why the arts are important to us.
Arts for LA Celebrates New Board Leadership, Plans Executive Search, Announces Fall Events
Arts for LA Celebrates New Board Leadership, Plans Executive Search, Announces Fall Events
July 1 brought with it a series of passed torches on our Board of Directors. Please join us in celebrating our new leadership:
Debra J.T. Padilla, Chair
Social & Public Art Resource Center (SPARC)
LA City Council Approves Plan for Mural Program Support
LA City Council Approves Plan for Mural Program Support
The Los Angeles City Council approved a plan to fund mural preservation, creation, and restoration throughout the city this morning. All Councilmembers present voted to approve the funding, which will be coordinated through the Department of Cultural Affairs.
Arts for LA's Danielle Brazell to Lead LA's Dept of Cultural Affairs
Arts for LA's Danielle Brazell to Lead LA's Dept of Cultural Affairs
Arts for LA is pleased to announce Executive Director Danielle Brazell has been nominated by Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as the new general manager of the Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Los Angeles. Her work with the department will begin pending confirmation by the Los Angeles City Council.
Arts for LA Responds to LA's Proposed Budget for DCA
Arts for LA Responds to LA's Proposed Budget for DCA
On April 30, Arts for LA’s Executive Director Danielle Brazell issued a letter to the Honorable Mr. Paul Krekorian, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee of the Los Angeles City Council. The full text of the letter follows. Arts for LA will continue to monitor the city's budget process and update our advocates on its status whenever possible.
April 30, 2014
ACTION ALERT: Support Arts, Culture, & Creative Economy in Culver City!
ACTION ALERT: Support Arts, Culture, & Creative Economy in Culver City!
Culver City is home to a vibrant and diverse arts and culture community dedicated to enriching the lives of all Culver City residents. The City previously supported its arts and culture sector through the work of a dedicated Department of Cultural Affairs. However, this department was dismantled in May 2012 when funding from the Community Redevelopment Agency was lost.
Mayor Garcetti Invites Ideas from Arts & Culture Community in LA
Mayor Garcetti Invites Ideas from Arts & Culture Community in LA
Mayor Garcetti welcomed over one hundred arts and culture leaders from the Los Angeles area to City Hall today to give him advice, insight, and feedback on how the city should invest and support arts and culture in the coming years.
Arts for LA Thanks Olga Garay-English as She Departs DCA Today
Arts for LA Thanks Olga Garay-English as She Departs DCA Today
Arts for LA thanks Olga Garay-English for her unwavering service to the Los Angeles’s arts and culture sector and congratulates her as she takes the next step in her career. Today is Ms. Garay-English’s last day as the executive director of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
April 11, 2014
- 1 in 7 jobs in Los Angeles County is part of the larger creative economy (2013 Otis Report on the Creative Economy)
- 96% of Arts for LA supporters are registered voters (Arts for LA survey)
- Arts and culture significantly enhances human development in Los Angeles County (LA2050 Report)
- Los Angeles has the highest concentration of working artists and arts professionals in the nation (LA2050 Report)
- Our arts sector is a collaborative powerhouse as witnessed through Pacific Standard Time’s region-wide participation, which generated $280.5 million in economic activity (Pacific Standard Time Economic Impact Analysis)
- Los Angeles is home to over 5,000 fashion labels and has more fashion jobs than any other American city (Fashion's Night Out)
- The arts funnel $1.3 billion into the city in tax revenues (Otis Report on the Creative Economy)
DOWNLOADS
- ArtsDay 2014 Guide for Advocates.pdf [PDF 949.85 KB]
- ArtsDayLA Hashtag Instagram-Facebook Wall Pic.jpg [JPG 99.18 KB]
- ArtsDay 2014 T-shirt Art Instagram-Facebook Wall Pic.jpg [JPG 122.28 KB]
- ArtsDay 2014 Social Media Profile Pic.jpg [JPG 42.08 KB]
- ArtsDay Social Media Cover Photo.jpg [JPG 98.61 KB]
Olga Garay-English Announces Departure from LA Department of Cultural Affairs
Olga Garay-English Announces Departure from LA Department of Cultural Affairs
Olga Garay-English announced today she will be stepping down from her post as executive director of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs effective January 4, 2014. Arts for LA thanks Ms. Garay-English for her unwavering service to the city’s arts and culture sector and congratulates her as she takes the next step in her career.
